my first machine/new project

[jonnyoh72]

Hello all. just purchased my first machine a Miller Big 40 and thought id put some pictures up of it. Got a pretty good deal on her but like anything old shes got some issues. i plan on restoring her to like new condition after getting the running problems resolved.

[Steelwill]

Nice machine she looks pretty good as is.

[jonnyoh72]

thanks! she welds at least. some idle up/down problems and oil leaks but nothing major i think!

[thejonn2524]

put some 20w 50 in it leaks will go away

[kolot]

Can't go to wrong with a Continental Red Seal. keep plastic pail over the exhaust when it is sitting, had rain cap but can't stress how important it is to keep the water out. good luck with it. looks nice.

[power]

Looks Good!! Happy welding

[jonnyoh72]

Originally Posted by power

Looks Good!! Happy welding

thank you sir!

[dwloop]

Originally Posted by jonnyoh72

Hello all. just purchased my first machine a Miller Big 40 and thought id put some pictures up of it. Got a pretty good deal on her but like anything old shes got some issues. i plan on restoring her to like new condition after getting the running problems resolved. Attachment 142851

jonnyoh72, did you get this from around St. Louis? I saw this very welder being pulled down 55, then 67 south last Friday on my way to the country!!

Good looking machine!!

Dave

[heimbuckwelding]

i love mine it weld so nice all i ever had to do to mine was replace a belt the old one finally took a crap welcome to the millerhood...

[jonnyoh72]

Originally Posted by dwloop

jonnyoh72, did you get this from around St. Louis? I saw this very welder being pulled down 55, then 67 south last Friday on my way to the country!!

Good looking machine!!

Dave

that was me! and thanks!

[jonnyoh72]

Originally Posted by heimbuckwelding

i love mine it weld so nice all i ever had to do to mine was replace a belt the old one finally took a crap welcome to the millerhood...

thanks man, happy to be here!