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Last night I bought a 1994 Miller Legend welder with an Onan engine. It only has 4.7 hours on it and everything works fine except it won't charge the battery. It's pretty much off the show room floor of 94. Never had welding leads hooked to it until today. I was wondering if someone could help me out with the charging issue and maybe tell me what it's worth? I gave $1700 for it.
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Last edited by 12tranes; 11-29-2016, 08:14 PM. -
Welcome! Unbelievable to find something that old in new condition. Not sure on the price; but where else would you get a new engine driven welder for 1700? Hope someone with direct experience on this machine replies. I think the battery is charged directly from an alternator that is built into the engine, not the welder generator. If I'm correct, there may be an in-line fuse holder between the engine and the battery. Take a look around for it while waiting for someone who has more experience to join in. -
Thank you. I read something about it possibly being a voltage regulator but I'm not sure how to test it.Comment
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Sounds right. I think the alternator and regulator come from the engine manufacturer, not Miller. I'm sure There are guys here who can answer this: just need for them to see your post.Comment
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Could you pls post the welder serial number
and engine model number....
I believe that it has a monolithic voltage regulator...potted in an aluminum casting... but will have to check
Usually they get popped by getting jump started
They look like this
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Here is the welder serial number. I'll get the numbers off the engine when I get home tonight.Comment
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I think your engine should be an ONAN P218
Here is the manual
http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files...m-492-4006pdf/
Look at page #28 of the PDF..............for your charging info.....
You welder serial number did not return a valid Welder Owners Manual
but this one should be close
Last edited by H80N; 12-01-2016, 01:46 PM..
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The more you know, The better you know, How little you know
“The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten”
Buy the best tools you can afford.. Learn to use them to the best of your ability.. and take care of them...
My Blue Stuff:
Dynasty 350DX Tigrunner
Dynasty 200DX
Millermatic 350P w/25ft Alumapro & 30A
Millermatic 200
TONS of Non-Blue Equip, plus CNC Mill, Lathes & a Plasmacam w/ PowerMax-1000Comment
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You do NOT want to jump start those engines...... it will pop the zener in the regulator assy.....
Isn't repairable.... hard potted...You Must replace the whole thing... A $40 problemLast edited by H80N; 12-01-2016, 08:52 PM..
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The more you know, The better you know, How little you know
“The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten”
Buy the best tools you can afford.. Learn to use them to the best of your ability.. and take care of them...
My Blue Stuff:
Dynasty 350DX Tigrunner
Dynasty 200DX
Millermatic 350P w/25ft Alumapro & 30A
Millermatic 200
TONS of Non-Blue Equip, plus CNC Mill, Lathes & a Plasmacam w/ PowerMax-1000Comment
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I came up with this manual for the unit.
Great find!
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Thank you guys for all your help! I appreciate itComment
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