4A032 on Welder

[M543A2]

I bought a 4A032 engine to drive my DC welder. Several years ago I had put a Wisconsin VF4 on it, but it developed a rod bearing problem so I replaced it. It also did not develop high enough RPM to make the welder reach potential. The 4A032 works really well on it. I made the exhaust pipes and machined an adapter for its flywheel to use a Lovejoy coupler to the welder. The welder is on a frame so the whole unit can be lifted off the trailer and put in a truck for better portability. The trailer is good for use around the farm. I also tapped the top of the engine's filter housing and added a Murphy oil pressure gage to shut it down if oil pressure drops for some reason. The governor is really responsive, with no noticeable drop in welder efficiency when an arc is struck. These are really nice motors! Now, some matching paint for the welder and frame, and it will look nice.
Regards Marti

 

[54reo]

Nice Super 90

 

[Stonepicker1]

Nice setup, now all you need is the electric starter kit for the engine.

 

[Stonepicker1]

After looking a little more closer, are you using a fuel can and hose to use as a fuel tank?

 

[Firefighter294]

Nice setup.
Thanks for the pictures.
Rick

 

[m139h2otruck]

That must really "talk" with those straight pipes. Ours sounded like a mini VW with the pipes open. Talk to the guys @ Northwest Equipment if you want a starter. Usually on E-bay.

 

[M543A2]

Thanks for the tips about the starters. One would be nice, but it really starts easily with the rope. I will look into costs.
Stonepicker1: We have a fuel tank off the Wisconsin we will use when we get it properly mounted. Right now we are temporarily using a fuel tank off a small engine, but it does not have enough capacity, so we have not permanently mounted it. I removed it for the pics so it did not give the impression it was large enough. The larger fuel tank and paint are the next steps.
54 Reo: We really like the Massey Super 90 with the Perkins diesel. Good power, and fuel economy is good. Interesting you recognized it from the pictures. You must have one, too.
Regards Marti