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  • RCGypsy
    Junior Member
    • Feb 2017
    • 16

    Old Miller..

    Hey folks. Looking for some info on a machine I'm doing some trading for tomorrow.

    It's a Miller DEL-200.. don't know (can't find) much about it other than it's a Deutz diesel engine, and judging by the serial number, she's an '84 model..

    Anyone know anything about these? Thanks!
  • D Auger
    Senior Member
    • Feb 2016
    • 391

    #2
    Welcome to the forum ! Pretty sure it's the same as a aead 200 le but a diesel instead of a 2 cyclinder onan .
    You can down load a manual for it from miller on this site scroll down and it's under Del looks like that machine is in good shape . If you have any issues let us know lots of great folks in here .

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    • RCGypsy
      Junior Member
      • Feb 2017
      • 16

      #3
      Thanks! Got the manual printed out.

      Machine runs great. And the generator/power supply works fine, BUT...

      Won't arc. Tried AC and DC. I do get sparking when trying to strike an arc, but will not actually arc.. after some general looking over the wires inside, I've noticed that the wiring for the capacitors (part# 031 689) on the rectifier closest to the front is broken and/or not attached...

      Could this be my issue, or would I most likely be looking for something else?
      Last edited by RCGypsy; 03-06-2017, 01:21 PM.

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      • D Auger
        Senior Member
        • Feb 2016
        • 391

        #4
        Does it idle up to 3,000 rpm weld speed when you try to strike a arc ?
        Also make sure your slip rings are clean and brushes are in spec no less then a 1/4 inch check for cracks in the brush make sure they move freely .320 sandpaper or finer to clean your slip rings 1800 rpm should be your generating speed on your dual ac power receptacle .
        It needs 3,000 rpm for excitation in order to weld if it doesn't idle up check and clean the terminals on your pc1 Idle control board .
        Also check the terminals on the idle solenoid on the engine make sure there clean .
        The capcitor wire should be fixed I have a similar machine were the wire corroded right at the heatsink at the rivet to ground .
        i tried posting your manual having trouble with the site on my end .

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        • H80N
          Senior Member
          • Nov 2003
          • 5763

          #5
          DEL-200 Manual

          Last edited by H80N; 03-06-2017, 05:31 PM.
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          • D Auger
            Senior Member
            • Feb 2016
            • 391

            #6
            Thank you sir for posting

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            • RCGypsy
              Junior Member
              • Feb 2017
              • 16

              #7
              Thank ya sir! I did manage to find the manaul earlier and get it printed out.

              Mine idles up to 3000 when I flip my switch from "power" to "weld". Even with the auto idle switch on it stays at 3000. Doesn't drop back to the 1800 rpm unless I flip the switch back to "power".

              I understand how to weld, but have never had to repair a welder so I've be researching what each part inside the machine does.. I feel like I've got enough mechanical/electrical knowledge that if i can pinpoint the problem, I can fix it. But I wasn't sure where to start, so I figured someone on here would probably know.

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              • D Auger
                Senior Member
                • Feb 2016
                • 391

                #8
                Did you check the brushes and clean the slip rings ?
                Also check under the resister tap bands in the photo for rust and clean those as well ,is there a tach on your machine to confirm 3,000 rpm ?

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                • RCGypsy
                  Junior Member
                  • Feb 2017
                  • 16

                  #9
                  Didn't have a chance to check the brushes or rings.. brushes are supposed to be less than 6 months old, but the machine was supposed to weld with no issues also.

                  Unfortunately there's no tach on it. I plan to install a tach, temp and oil psi gauge (if possible) once I get it welding and mount it on the truck.

                  But I'll check the list of possibles we've talked about this evening if I get a chance and see what happens

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                  • Aeronca41
                    Senior Member
                    • Jun 2014
                    • 2576

                    #10
                    You may have seen other posts here mentioning the Kill-a-Watt meter you can buy at most big box stores. To set engine RPM, Just plug it into the AC outlet and adjust speed for the correct frequency. Guidance fron Cruizer here has been to adjust for 62.5 hz on the smaller welders like this one; I don't know if yours would be different being diesel, but that should be close. Please post your serial number.

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                    • D Auger
                      Senior Member
                      • Feb 2016
                      • 391

                      #11
                      And you should have 100hz from the single outlet to the far right on your panel at weld speed 3,000 rpm. With auto idle off and in weld mode .

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                      • RCGypsy
                        Junior Member
                        • Feb 2017
                        • 16

                        #12
                        JE810869 is the serial number on the machine. Still haven't had a chance to check/clean brushes and all.

                        ​​​Hopefully while I'm at the fire station tomorrow I'll have enough time to check it out.

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                        • ryanjones2150
                          Senior Member
                          • Jul 2014
                          • 5961

                          #13
                          Must be a slow house....dadgum firemen.

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                          • RCGypsy
                            Junior Member
                            • Feb 2017
                            • 16

                            #14
                            Haha, just depends what day it is

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                            • RCGypsy
                              Junior Member
                              • Feb 2017
                              • 16

                              #15
                              Alright, update.

                              Cleaned the brushes, slip rings and cleared the tap bands on the resistor of all rust. But, no dice. Still only getting spark, no arc.

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