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Mig/Arc welding what to disconnect ?
Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 4:21 pm
Author: PAULJAC47
Hi all ,z1000j1 fitted with Boyer,need to do small weld arc/mig repair, is it just the case of battery disconnect ?or do you need to disconnect or isolate anything else to be safe?...Paul J..
Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 4:30 pm
Author: hillbilly
just the battery

Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 4:35 pm
Author: baz
yep, just battery and put the earth camp as close as poss to were your going to weld.
Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 5:06 pm
Author: tlc
baz wrote:yep, just battery and put the earth camp as close as poss to were your going to weld.
X 2. Plus remove the fuel tank

Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 6:46 pm
Author: steve.w
if u use a mig welder no need to disconnect anything
Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 8:51 pm
Author: Pasc
And if you are welding anything rear of the headstock don't attach the earth clamp to anything forward of the headstock unless you want to fuse your head race bearings.
Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 9:01 pm
Author: m1ks
Awwww
Perfect opportunity to tell him he needs to disconnect and remove all wiring loom, engine and any plastic or rubber components and you all bloody spoil it, humph
Yep just the battery, technically just the - terminal but i'd disconnect and remove in case you have heat seeking terminal cables like mine
Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 9:43 pm
Author: PAULJAC47
Thanks for all comments guys!!!!!
Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 3:05 pm
Author: 02GF74
to be honest, I would remove any electronic components - this would be the voltage rectifire and regulator if not combined unit. also electroinc ignotion if you have fitted.
for the few extra minutes it takes, it will save you a lot of maoney not having to replace either.
I am pretty sure I fried an alternator on a Land Rover so now as precaustion always remove electronic parts.