Lincoln Welder AC225s parts

[Tom]

My neighbor has a little Lincoln buzz box, AC 225-S, that the switch heated and the plastic "axle" of the range switch has  bent.  I think he might be able to reheat it and straighten it, but he wants me to see if I can find parts.

He gave me another number that he found and doesn't know what it represents: M-17078.

I can't even find the Range switch, much less parts to it.

Do any of you have an idea where the range switch can be found, or if parts to it are available?

Monday I'll start phoning around town, but today, the lights are out and the sidewalks rolled up.  

[isawlogs]

Lincoln sold as many of those as there are bugs on a windshield in July ....  :  There has to be some parts for um . I just can't help ya on the wheres of .  :-\

[Slabs]

I'd hunt up a local Linclon dealer.  There's gotta be a couple in the JAX area.   I think the company is employee owned so that might be a plus.

Had to do a service/repair on the neighbor's 225 a while ago.  That switch is a weak point and needs attention ocasionally especially keep the switch contacts smooth and clean.  Not a tough job but the dissasembly gets involved.

Good luck and keep us advised.  Betcha lots of us got one.

[isawlogs]

 
That would be an interesting pole to make ... what brand/make/color welder ya got .  :P
It would not surprise me to see lincoln leading .

[johnjbc]

http://content.lincolnelectric.com/pdfs/products/navigator/parts/P65.pdf

[DanG]

I had an AC-225 for years.  Never had any trouble with it until somebody stole it.  I bought another one, used, and never had any trouble with it either, until somebody stole it too.  I always turned it off to change settings.  Changing with it on causes arcing, which will eat up the contacts on the switch.

After the second one, I decided I wanted an ac/dc unit, and I bought a Century.  It's a good machine, but I wish I had another Lincoln.

[mburrow]

here is a list of service centers in your area

STRATE WELDING SUPPLY
29 SOUTH MCDUFF AVE.
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32205
US
Phone: (904) 388-2611
Fax: (904) 388-5859

 
WELD DIRECT CORPORATION
3096 WEST BEAVER ST.
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32246
US
Phone: (904) 387-5664
Fax: (904) 387-5224

 
INDEPENDENT WELDER REPAIR INC.
490 SOUTH EDGEWOOD AVE.
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32205
US
Phone: (904) 381-8827
Fax: (904) 381-8837
 
 
MATTSON REPAIR SERVICE
9654 SUNBEAM CENTER DR.
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32257
US
Phone: (904) 260-6040
Fax: (904) 260-9155
 
 
TRI-STATE SALES & LEASING
1848 EAST DUVAL ST.
LAKE CITY, FL 32055
US
Phone: (386) 755-0228
Fax: (386) 755-1177