Lincoln SA200 welder

I've used the older SA models (1970's) and they were great for arc stability. Those were copper wound models tho and I don't know if the newer models are copper wound as Lincoln doesn't spec it. They do spec copper wound on there new Pipeliner tho, so they could not be. There was some arc stability differences of the SA's comparing to a Pipeliner but not much.

Buying a machine not running is a real gamble for any make. It would have to be dirt cheap for me.

Lincoln does list online parts manuals for different models and maybe that would be of help.

You can buy a CV convertor for Mig if you wanted. Cost I have no idea, but I encluded the Lincoln website and it's list retail to give you an idea.

T_Bone

THANKS, RAMON CIRIZA

Since I did not read the post properly the first time around, is the "SA200" a different animal than the "SAE200"? If so, what's the difference?

Around here, Northeast PA, you can't hardly give away an SAE model. Ones in excellent running and looking condition barely bring $300 if you're lucky. Got two SAE-300's one with a rebuilt 6 cyl herculese that runs great and I can't get 200 bucks for both of 'em.

Aside from the DC aux power limits, output is only CC with a low response curve. Great machine for playing around doing DIY'er stick work but far gone from the production scene.

Unless you check parts availability and cost and can get them little of nothing, I'd suggest saving your money and getting a newer machine or a new machine.

Just think, say you give $400 for this one. It them costs you say $200 for a mag to get it spark and $75 for a gas tank to get it fuel. You then find that the auto-idle does not work, there's another 250 bucks. You get these fixed and carb starts leaking, another sum of money... See my point.

Old machines like this are nice to keep you busy if you got nothing else to do. If you're looking to get some welding work done and not working on a welder, you're better off putting your time and money into a new machine.

Deals on used engine drives like the older style Miller Bobcat's and Trailblazer's are to be had quite readily. Base machine new will run you around $2200 or with some options $2800. Used ones with say 500-1000 hours on them can be had for $1200 or less. Just got an 80's model Bobcat last november for $850 with 902 hours on it. Changed the oil, filters and put some good gas in it and repaired the choke cable in 2 hours at a total cost of 38 bucks including the gas. Machine now has 1195 hours on it and is perfect.

Just a little advise to think about.