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Welding on a sled.
- Will it hurt anything?
started by Methuselah
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December 22nd 2008 at 2:00 AM
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Methuselah
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I'm planning on getting a rip in my tunnel welded up, but have heard rumors that welding on a sled can fry your electrical. Is this true? If so what should or shouldn't I do? Thanks!
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December 22nd 2008 at 6:30 AM
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87srvsnow
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i dont think it would do anything. as long as all electrical wires were not near the weld while being done or while the weld is still hot i dont see a problem. just make sure anything that could get burnt or melted is not close while being done.
Bambi would have been a better and shorter movie if he was shot in the beginning with his mother
if a ride on lawn mower takes bumps better than your sled, its time to upgrade
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December 22nd 2008 at 7:00 AM
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Garceau
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Ok.... I cant say for sure. But Im almost certain if your MIG/TIG and you have to ground the welder to the chassis you will have issues. Any type of gas welding you probably will be OK.
Because of the grounding I think I would remove as much of the electronic components as you have CDI box especially. I have seen it in race cars all the time, big dollar ignition components getting fried because they forgot to remove it
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December 22nd 2008 at 7:18 AM
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87srvsnow
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oh i forgot about grounding it. garceau is right
Bambi would have been a better and shorter movie if he was shot in the beginning with his mother
if a ride on lawn mower takes bumps better than your sled, its time to upgrade
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December 22nd 2008 at 7:38 AM
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sledneck1978
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Shouldn't be an issue....My best friend is a welder and has welded several f7's and they are all fine.
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December 22nd 2008 at 7:41 AM
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xcr440
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I doubt it will hurt anything but to be sure unplug the ignition box from the harness.
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December 22nd 2008 at 8:20 AM
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bigswenson
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Quote originally posted by Methuselah
I'm planning on getting a rip in my tunnel welded up, but have heard rumors that welding on a sled can fry your electrical. Is this true? If so what should or shouldn't I do? Thanks!
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December 22nd 2008 at 8:55 AM
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F6CATMAN
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I had an old sled welded once, and had no issues with the electrical.
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December 22nd 2008 at 9:12 AM
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kalli040
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it will mostly depend on how u run the ground if its away from any thing electrical or that moves u should be fine dont forget u can seize up bearings if u arc through them if u have any doubts tho id remove any thing u think is indanger
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December 22nd 2008 at 10:28 AM
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redwolf_92
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Make sure that the grounding path is short and direct to the weld. Do not make the ground go through moving parts or wries. Ive welded on many sleds, cars, tractors, etc... . Do this and you will be fine.
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December 22nd 2008 at 10:43 AM
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ZR600cce
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I unplugged my computer before having it welded and it's fine now.
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December 22nd 2008 at 12:28 PM
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powder_special_900
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biggest thing.... keep the ground as close to where u are welding as possible and you should have no problems
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December 22nd 2008 at 12:44 PM
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stormrider62033
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like the rest say ,may want to disconnect, as many plug ins as you can ,
mid Il alway's waiting for snow,moving north(way north)2001 thundercat 99xcr 800 97SPX ULTRA 96 zrt 600&800,92 doo plusX 92 v max 4 750
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December 22nd 2008 at 1:22 PM
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tommyboy
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Ground next to where you are welding
for extra safty you can remove you batery and unplug electronics but they should not be affected if you have a good ground
Tommy
Milwaukee WI
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December 22nd 2008 at 3:09 PM
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polaris91
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unplug the computer (cdi) and it will be fine
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December 26th 2008 at 12:05 AM
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t660redrocket
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Welding will not hurt a thing on your sled. The ground wire required for welding will protect everything.
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December 26th 2008 at 4:57 PM
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grblackwood
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I am a journeyman welder and have worked at the trade for 6yrs. If your sled has a battery remove the cables and you will be fine. Another tip is to keep your welding ground cable as close to the area you will be welding as possible. This will help protect your electrical and reduce arc blow, giving you a better & much stronger weld. If you will be using oxy/acet to weld, the only concern you have is heat. Watch your wiring and weld a little at a time. Don't try to weld it all at once, weld a little and let it cool ( don't throw water on it!!) Let it cool down on its own. Welding a little at a time will reduce your heat buildup and will also reduce distortion produced by excess heat.
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