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welding?

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welding?

Posted: 7/30/07 1:15pmMessage 1 of 4
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Joanne
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found engine cross member is in need of a bit of weldingAngry
what do you disconnect before arc or mig welding?????
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welding?

Posted: 7/30/07 1:53pmMessage 2 of 4
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Joanne,
 
I never welded before, but I do know that you have to disconnect the battery before welding. 
 
I'm sure others will chime in as to other suggestions.
 
Good luck,
 
Anthony
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welding?

Posted: 7/30/07 2:49pmMessage 3 of 4
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Ten15 is correct, disconect the bat.  Especially important on cars with 'puters'.   Also, I always shield around the area that I'm welding to prevent any unwanted sparks landing (fuel lines, brake lines, anything flamable, etc. ) .  Oh,  and make sure you have the proper fire exstinguser available just in case.  I burnt a tractor to the ground welding on it once ..... trust me,  it  DEFFINITLY ruins your day!  Ouchdeeboy592007-07-30 15:04:07
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welding?

Posted: 7/30/07 5:56pmMessage 4 of 4
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Don't forget to ground it to something...
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