"RoyJ" wrote in message
m...
No running time meter.

Here is the manual for the SA-200
http://content.lincolnelectric.com//...r/im/IM142.pdf

A couple of things:
The Continental engine is a tough old beast, easy to work on, but parts
are expensive.

The 120 volt plug is DC, you can run lights and power tools with brushes
but not anything with an AC motor.

For that price, I'd just fire it up with a heavy rod and see if it works.
Assume the engine will last forever in hobbyist use, plan on a rebuild if
you use it commercially.

azotic wrote:
"RoyJ" wrote in message
m...
Good possibility it is a Lincoln SA-200. One of those in somewhat
running condition and without MAJOR issues like an extremely tired
engine might be worth the $350 or much more. Or much less. If the engine
works, doesn't smoke too bad, and it welds (more or less), it should be
worth the money.

azotic wrote:
Is this a good deal ?

http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/tls/1404924594.html

Best Regards
Tom.

Gonna check it out, take some tools with me. I figure
a quick compression test should give some indication
of how worn the engine is. Anyone know if these welders
have a hour meter and where its located ?

Best Regards
Tom.

If the exciter and electric circuit are fried, you can buy a digital tach
from Northern tools for $30, and run it at 1450, making a mechanical
linkage. Either idle or 1450. That is what I did, figuring I'd do it until
I got it all fixed. Now, it works so good, I am just going to leave it like
that. I already have it sold for $1,000 if I ever want to sell it.

Steve