parts

[Robert Doubrava]

anybody know where my dad can get parts for a 6 or 8 cylinder hercules engine on a lincoln welder? (i dont know the cylinder number.)my dad ran it one day, and the exhaust manifold had a huge crack in it. he got the crack welded, and he has to grind on it a little and put it back on the machine. if it does not work, then he will need parts. any ideas, guys?:confused: :confused:

[75]

I can't offer specifics, one reason being I'm from a foreign country, ;) but a couple of ideas: Have you tried contacting Lincoln directly? I'm not sure how old a machine you have, but it may be worth giving them a try. BTW, that must be a fairly big machine - the 400 amp Miller on "my" welding truck only has a 4 cylinder Continental for power!

Another option would be searching for a company that specializes in repairing that type of equipment. The Big40 Miller on my work truck has been "sick" with some engine trouble, we ended up taking it to a shop in Toronto (about 1-1/2 hours south) that specializes in welder/genset repairs.

[Robert Doubrava]

lincoln does not make the engine. a different company does. my dad tried calling the company, and they went out of business!thats a big help! if it does not work, he will have to keep searching for parts. by the way, it is big! its got a 6 cylinder on it! that sucker is very loud. ive been around it 1 time while it was running.

[Mowingman]

You might try some of the companies that sell surplus military equipment and parts. I think Hercules built a lot of engines for the military.
M&M Surplus Sales in N.Y. sells Herc. parts. Ph.718-828-9026.
Sam Winer Motors, Inc., Akron, Ohio has them also. Ph.330-628-4881.
I'm sure there are a lot more sources, I just found these two in "Rock& Dirt" , an equipment sales newspaper.

[Robert Doubrava]

thanks, mowingman. ill keep them in mind.

[John DiMartino]

Ive got an old air compressor with a continental engine,I was able to get a head gasket thru Napa,for it.They made a lot fo engines at one time.

[Robert Doubrava]

well, ya see, that engine is old. when i say old, i mean old ! an auto part store probably wont have the part, either. we would have to get it off of another piece of equipment.

[dan deutekom]

check out this web site It might help
http://www.tapcointernational.com/kits.htm

[Robert Doubrava]

i forgot to mention a funny thing that happened. the machine had not been started in 1 or 2 years.so when my dad went to start it, he got it started, and a huge lizard came flying out the exhaust pipe!!it went flying into the trees, and never came down. just wanted to mention this funny happening.

[CT18fireman]

Lizards no

Mice yes.

I always get mice coming out of stuff that has been outside and sitting for awhile. Always startles you a little. Of course the mouse is probably more startled.

[Robert Doubrava]

yep. we have had mice hiding in the machine before, too. fortunately, for them, it was not running!:D

[vipermanz]

go on a junkyard rampage

[plow kid]

If you are having a hard time finding parts for it go to a junkyard and buy a ford inline 6 300 ci engine it should fit around here they go for around $125-$150

[justractors]

Up here in the Frozen North I depend on mice and chipmunks for a lot of my small engine repair business.
In the early winter I will usually get several snowmobiles and snowblowers that have fried the engines due to mice and chpmunks building their nests in the cooling fins and air ducts. Then the little critters seem to love electrical wiring.
In the early summer I see many lawn and garden tractors with the overheating problems also.
Best thing that can be done for them is to use moth balls placed in strategic places in the equipment.
Bill

[vipermanz]

Originally posted by plow kid
If you are having a hard time finding parts for it go to a junkyard and buy a ford inline 6 300 ci engine it should fit around here they go for around $125-$150

good idea

[Robert Doubrava]

getting a different engine seems to be a good idea, but it's the exhaust manifold that needs replacement, not the whole engine. that engine is over 20 years old and has never had a major problem, my dad tells me. also, what gases do you other welders use? my dad uses Oxygen/Propane.

[75]

How has your luck been regarding the search for parts? Or were you able to braze it successfully?

On the subject of gases, both at work and on the home set I'm running oxy/propane.

[Robert Doubrava]

It was able to be fixed. Now it has to be sanded down some and then put back on the engine. Once we fix it, we will have a lot of work to do with it!!:blob3: And that ox/pro. works real good on all the things he has welded.

[vipermanz]

i've tryed oxy/mapp before, it can get out from under you if you are not careful!

[Robert Doubrava]

Somewhere i've read that they are requiring check-valves to be installed on your hoses so the fire does not travel back up the hose to the tanks and cause an explosion.

[Bill c]

I have check valves on the torch and flash arrestors on the regulators.I am still running oxy/ ace because propane is slower.

[Robert Doubrava]

Yep. They say that if you don't have them things, your tanks could explode!!:eek: And the reason my dad uses propane is because it is a very old welder and he has never changed gases.

[justractors]

Robert,
Ya'll could build your own set of headers for this engine if there is enough room for them.
I have built a couple of sets with tubing, a tubing bender and a flat piece of steel big enough to cover the head exhaust ports and mounting studs.
Biggest problem is keeping all the tubes close to the same length.
Bill

[Robert Doubrava]

That's a pretty good idea, Bill. But since we have got the manifold done, I think we'll just leave it alone. Thanks for the suggestions, guys!:)

[vipermanz]

if your really bored like me, you would have made a new set!

[Robert Doubrava]

I don't think so. I don't have much practice. I would have probably blown myself up trying to light the torch!!!:laugh: :laugh:
And besides, I'm not very good with power tools, either. Has anyone read the post of mine in 75's thread entitled: Post your hints and tips". Mine is titled "Powerful power tools". It's the story of my encounter with an evil dremel. I made the mitake of holding the chain link I was cutting in my hand. Beware of the dremel!!!!:D

[CT18fireman]

Dremel. That IS a powerful tool. LOL

[vipermanz]

give it one of those $10 tungsten carbide bits and it is!

[Robert Doubrava]

Sure!! It'll really cut, then!!:eek:

[Robert Doubrava]

Guess what? I'm buying a new Dremel!!!!!! It's a Craftsman type, though. Can't wait to start chopping things up and sharpening lawnmower blades!!!:D

[vipermanz]

it doesn't matter what kind to me, they all accept dremel's 1/8" bits!!!!!!

i myself have a b&d wizard with flexshaft, multipurpose cutting kit, around 30-40 bits and atleast 200 wheels

[Robert Doubrava]

Oh yeah. Those are great. I believe that they make corded ones and battery powered ones, too.I found a Craftsman 5 speed tool for around 50 to 60 dollars. Heck, it's cheaper than the Dremel I found at wal mart!!!!!!:D Since I LUV Craftsman hand tools, i'm gonna give their power tools a spin!!:D