M38A1 generator

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M38A1 generator

Post by minton » Wed Jul 15, 2015 11:25 am

My M38A1 was 24V but has been converted to 12V. It still has a generator on it and I was wondering what would I have to do to use it for welding out in the field?


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Re: M38A1 generator

Post by Joe Gopan » Wed Jul 15, 2015 12:16 pm

Don't, the ability to produce a weld was an emergency field expedient only.
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Re: M38A1 generator

Post by minton » Wed Jul 15, 2015 12:19 pm

Okay, thank you for letting me know!

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Re: M38A1 generator

Post by Joe Gopan » Wed Jul 15, 2015 12:30 pm

There is no way to control the amperage, the batteries and charging system will take a beating. It can be done tho and will not be neat.
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