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PJDavis
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MIG Welding
« on: Sep 27th, 2014, 4:53pm » |
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When MIG welding the car to just put a wee patch in the rear wheel-arch, what should I disconnect? Just the battery and Alternator??
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1995 Jaguar XJ6 X300 3.2 (Henley)
1995 Jaguar XJ6 X330 4.0 (Dopey)
1957 Jaguar XK140 USA (converted to RHD, and to have fitted Mk10 420G Engine with BW 65 Auto Trans)
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Andycan
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Re: MIG Welding
« Reply #1 on: Sep 27th, 2014, 7:17pm » |
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I would disconnect them both and make sure there isn't a fuel leak lol.
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a900one
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Re: MIG Welding
« Reply #2 on: Sep 27th, 2014, 9:51pm » |
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I use a ,sealey surge protector, you dont have to disconect anything, Up to now no problems.
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PJDavis
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Re: MIG Welding
« Reply #3 on: Sep 28th, 2014, 9:47am » |
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Thanks so-far guys. Any Further Advice ?
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1995 Jaguar XJ6 X300 3.2 (Henley)
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Matt
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Re: MIG Welding
« Reply #4 on: Sep 30th, 2014, 9:13am » |
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put the earth clamp as close to where you are welding as possible,
take the boot side carpets off and keep a water source near, there is sealant in the arches that burns well, and you will only see / access the flames from inside the boot (from personal experience  )
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a900one
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Re: MIG Welding
« Reply #5 on: Sep 30th, 2014, 5:33pm » |
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Thats good advice from Mat, I always have the hose ready and have had to use it  .
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