The Junk Yard Welder is a BEAST! ~ It's FINALLY Complete & Fully Restored! ~ Red-D-Arc D300k P. 3

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16 күн бұрын

After ALL the work getting this old Junk Yard Welder up and running and repaired, it's FINALLY time to give it the finishing touches!
This project SNOWBALLED into a much larger "RESTORATION" project than I had planned, but the after ALL the hard work this machine turned out INCREDIBLY well!
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This machine is a Red-D-Arc D300K 3+3 Diesel Welder Generator and has a Kubota v1902 4 cylinder diesel engine.
If you're interested in purchasing a used welder, definitely check out Red-d-Arc because you can purchase a quality, professionally maintained machine in great working order WITH a warranty! Definitely a better deal that the one that I picked up especially if you don't have time to mess with restoring a machine!
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The welder portion is made by Lincoln Electric and is pretty much a Lincoln Classic 300D, but it has been rebranded by Red-D-Arc and made more simple to be sold largely to rental fleets. These welders are very well known to be built like tanks and about as simple as a machine like this can get! That's exactly what I like about it!
Sit down, relax and let's see if we can revive Mike's forgotten Welder generator or if it turns out to be a pile of JUNK!
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If you have any suggestions, questions, or comments, please leave them below or contact us by email at: salvageworkshop@gmail.com
Thanks for stopping by, I truly appreciate your support!
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@garycates3921 14 күн бұрын

Muffler doesn’t need to be mounted rigid. Since the engine is mounted on rubber, the muffler should be able to flex with the engine. The exhaust manifold is more likely to break mounted rigid.

@Noplacetobe 14 күн бұрын

He should replace the metal spacer with a rubber pad.

@JohnChvatalGSTV 14 күн бұрын

I agree. Or at the very least find a flexible joint to go between the exhaust manifold and muffler.

@markhelseth253 14 күн бұрын

Agree. If I understand correctly, the manifold break was because the long muffler and its weight acting like a high frequency pendulum due to the motor's vibration. It is suggested to disengage the muffler from the motor with a flex section (sim to a automobile or truck). Then the setup of rigidly bolting the muffler to the frame should be OK.

@Delta1049 14 күн бұрын

Agreed. Muffler needs to flex with the engine. I think the best way to secure it is to secure to the engine, so I can still move with the engine yet stay securely in place. Otherwise I will just rip apart that exhaust manifold even faster.

@maxedoutmegablith6473 14 күн бұрын

I agree, I think trying to keep the manifold from cracking you have certainly set it up to crack very near future. If you could make the muffler set in something similar to a motor mount with Rubber, to just keep it from some vibrations is your best bet. You have a good idea, but it needs to be Not so secure as Gary has pointed out. Rubber bushing or something to keep the vibration down, less secured as you have it now cause that will crack that manifold sure as we watched the video.

@kencramer1697 14 күн бұрын

Red D Arc could not have asked for a better promotional video. This makes me want to hunt around the barns and fields in my small town to find an old welder. Great job on saving that piece of equipment.

@chrisparola3949 12 күн бұрын

You should use brass nuts and no washers on the exhaust manifold

@gregorythomas333 14 күн бұрын

Red D Arc is really awesome for stepping up and assisting in this great restoration! Really like the fact that they sent an actual person out to you instead of just shipping some boxes. I will definitely be keeping them in mind for future projects. BTW: Congrats on surpassing a quarter million subscribers...fantastic achievement :)

@horstszibulski19 14 күн бұрын

Wow, always worth the wait for your videos! That machine turned out so well, can't wait to see it mounted on the trailer and put to work. As you already have the 240V output, a nice compressor added to the trailer would be a great idea, so you could arc gouge in the field as well... Thanks a lot for your work in front and behind the camera, big congrats for the 250k subs milestone! 👍👍👍

@gutsngorrrr 14 күн бұрын

I have loved seeing this old junkyard welder turn into a lovely working machine that will give many years of serving again. Plus a big thumbs up to RED D ARC for sponsoring you for this build.

@deanchapman6425 14 күн бұрын

One suggestion, used the welders alot in Arizona. Had small gas shocks on side covers. You unlock and shocks would hold side panels out about 6" and allow good airflow and not expose unit to rain or snow. Great video and an ideal do-it-yourself project.

@williamsloan5754 14 күн бұрын

Junk Yard Welder has been one of my favorite projects. Thanks for the interesting and hard work!

@tubeDude48 14 күн бұрын

I'm a retired Electrical Engineer, and I found this series very exciting, despite I've had nothing to do with this kind of work that you do! Well done! 👍

@tigxxl 14 күн бұрын

You put so much work into this welding machine 👍🤩 that I can't stand to see the muffler mounted like this 😮‍💨. The muffler will not move, but the engine will still vibrate and the manifold will crack anyway 😱. Lift the muffler upwards or out of the housing and connect it with a stainless steel flexible pipe to the collector. Greetings from Poland. 😎

@charleshillier7287 14 күн бұрын

It's great you're hard mounts the muffler, but now you've increased the chances.Of that joint breaking because the muffler won't move with the engine you need to spring mount the exhaust manifold to the muffler

@robertgeorge8166 14 күн бұрын

Was thinking the same myself !

@markhamilton1847 14 күн бұрын

That is what I was thinking. Maybe instead of a steel spacer between the clamp and the frame a peace of that rubber pad and spring loaded screws/nuts .

@robertmesea 14 күн бұрын

I was thinking it would be better to add 4 hooks ⛶ underneath the hood and 4 other to the muffler and put some springs in tension in order to support some of the weight of the muffler.

@jamescole1786 14 күн бұрын

5/18/24..great job restoring that BLUE LINCOLN Red-D-Arc Diesel welder/generator. Yes, it definitely needs mheels & some kind of box/basket for all leads, cabels/wires & misc. clamps, water proof box for rods & tools. This was a great video celebrating your 'hands-on' attitude & determination. A+👍👍⚙️🔩🔧🍺😊

@somerandomguy3868 14 күн бұрын

Speaks volumes about Red E Arc, just willing and wanting to help you with your machine, really came out beautiful, and it was plenty rough

@darylnicklen3685 13 күн бұрын

What a wonderful series this is a testament of your determination and pride you take in your work. Thanks Red D Arc and associated sponsors.

@SkrixFox 13 күн бұрын

That is really cool of Red D Arc. Definitely goes to show what kind of company they truly are.

@garybensel6680 14 күн бұрын

Your muffler support might do more damage than good as the motor is mounted on rubber therefore it moves and obviously that muffler is now stationary to the frame guard. The best solution has always been a flexible extension between the manifold flange of the muffler and the muffler then that mount you made will do no harm. You can get them made of stainless steel so they will last forever.

@garyfeltus9801 14 күн бұрын

From a junkyard special to a beautiful machine. The colors are fantastic. Looks like a brand new machine . Great job.

@paulravitsky2898 10 күн бұрын

For safety reasons the 240v outlet should have a double pole breaker. If only one of those breakers trips the other side of the line will be hot making for a safety hazard. Very nice restoration!

@TheJstewart2010 14 күн бұрын

That is a project to be proud of. I'm really glad that it spiraled beyond your original scope because it really shows what you can do.

@madmanmechanic8847 14 күн бұрын

You're and old soul you have pride in your work like a much older person would that was raised with integrity and respect. And this is a complement I would normally never give out .

@bigmotter001 14 күн бұрын

I am planning on purchasing a new welder for myself for an early xmas present. I will be giving Red D Arc a call! Thanks for all of your postings and take care!

@markwinkworth1157 14 күн бұрын

One of the best restoration videos ever. Not just got it running but it now looks brilliant. Well done

@swallowinn4410 14 күн бұрын

Great job unit looks better than factory issues. I will take the liberty of 1 suggestion. If you are going to put many hours on the unit and or trailer it across much rough terrain. Please put some sort of vibration strain relief on your muffler to manifold connection. I suggest doubbling up the gasket and putting springs under the flange mount bolts or nuts.it does not need much room to wiggle. If you leave it mounted solid with the support brace to the frame it will definetly crack somewhere. You have put in so much effort I hope you take a few minutes to make the adjustment. Looking forward to seeing the unit up on the trailer. Keep up the good work.

@G0WZB 14 күн бұрын

I was about to say the same thing lol

@IGDZILLA 14 күн бұрын

That first scratch is what sets you free. Put it on a plinth for display or use it and take the scratches. You can always repaint it in 10 years. I want to see this welder building its own trailer. And thanks to Red-D-Arc for the sponsorship. Smart companies are realising how valuable it is to sponsor or partner with trusted and respected youtubers. It locks the brand into a viewers mind better than any advertising.

@jeffbuckles 8 күн бұрын

> I want to see this welder building its own trailer. Agree!

@fredporter 13 күн бұрын

This project turned out to be awesome, very enjoyable.

@bobrenes4062 12 күн бұрын

Wonderful job on the welder/generator. On using the machine, remember that you have a collector's item. You can use it without beating it up. Though quite a few of the machines are from the 1960s, everything in my shop looks new, and all of it has been used, a lot.

@ralphparks8654 13 күн бұрын

Greetings from the UK. I've been looking forward to the last part of this series and I wasn't disappointed. Well done.

@minoxriga 14 күн бұрын

I watch it from Japan every time! Great job done! Thanks for the difficult and hard work !👍

@RoyBlumenthal 14 күн бұрын

Just reiterating what others have said... The muffler needs to be braced against itself, not against anything else. The rubber mounts under the engine means that the muffler and engine are one structural unit, while everything else forms a second structural unit. If you have the muffler to the external frame, you'll crack it almost immediately... The muffler and engine will want to move, and the external frame will try to prevent that movement. Well done on a brilliant restoration. This is such a gorgeous piece of equipment.

@Scott924m 13 күн бұрын

Matt really love thses kind of machine maintenance videos

@seanmcmonagle7497 12 күн бұрын

Needs a Salvage Workshop sticker/airbrush on the side and your signature beside it to show the workmanship and multi trade level skills you brought into this resurrection. Great Job Matt

@user-ys3dh5gl3o 13 күн бұрын

The rubber mounts we always used were old conveyor belt. Lasts forever.

@BoatmanFishing 14 күн бұрын

We need an update on old red!!!

@user-kv7jj6gt4f 14 күн бұрын

Greetings from Germany... Always enjoy watching your videos and it is worth the in between episodes wait... This D300k welder turned out really nice. I was happy to see a Muffler fix that just happened to work out nicely... Keep-up the good work and look'en forward to part 4. 😉

@terryfromsouthcarolina4601 14 күн бұрын

Project isnt a project if it doesn't snowball. Anything else is just a repair. Nice job on the welder! Cheers Terry

@utahprepper8925 10 күн бұрын

What a fantastic restoration! The welder looks beautiful man. And nice touch on the CAT bolt on the mantle piece!

@ronw6555 12 күн бұрын

WOW! Can't wait for episode four.

@andywalliams 14 күн бұрын

Excellent job on the welder, it was a labour of love for getting a piece of older machinery back to a usable and aesthetically pleasing state. The older stuff was so much more robust than the things of today. We done, can't wait to see the trailer.

@jfleming8311 14 күн бұрын

Airgas now owned by Sir Liquide since 2016.......very impressive restoration job you performed!

@jfleming8311 14 күн бұрын

Air Liquide

@Mark-ip2wy 14 күн бұрын

A flex joint between the manifold and muffler would be nice, good job.

@johnfederkeil9211 14 күн бұрын

If you clamp the muffler to the support it will not be able to move with engine movement and you might still crack the exhaust manifold. Beautiful Restoration!

@andreacrashe9894 13 күн бұрын

*Wow great restoration of this machine. Well done... great video to watch. 🙂Nice of Red-D-Arc to sponsor this video too 🙂nz*

@kirbygulbrandsen4507 14 күн бұрын

That little scratch will bug you to no end, I’m the same way. Even if you touch it up, nobody will see it except you and me. I’ve been watching you for a little while, since you were trying to get the last big truck started in the field. You started out just to get this welder/generator in running condition and it turned into a full restoration. I have to say you have done a Great job, on this outdated piece of equipment. But I can appreciate it, I’m old school.

@dustinclary736 14 күн бұрын

Man I wish I worked for someone like you everyone I've worked for rigs things instead of doing things correctly

@n4thb4dc0 14 күн бұрын

Those switch covers are designed to screw on instead of the nut and they'll tighten down all the way to the body work of the machine to make it waterproof

@billgolcher2537 5 күн бұрын

man that really turned out fantastic Great job that will really be awesome once on a trailer

@douglasthompson2740 13 күн бұрын

Brace the old muffler from the block and put a flapper on it. Bracing from the block lets it move with the engine as it vibrates yet keeps the upper end of it supported. The brace can be under the cowl so you don't see it.

@jimbo5056 14 күн бұрын

Beautiful restoration ! Huge support from Red D Arc for your project. 👍

@JamesWarnock-mk7up 12 күн бұрын

He is the real deal

@larrydavidson3402 12 күн бұрын

You took an old non working welder and transformed it into a beautiful operational welder with hard work and dedication. Awesome job!!!!

@bevparker7154 13 күн бұрын

Heck of a job - really enjoyed the series, and especially the fact that you painted it all up to look new - John

@johnmorris679 14 күн бұрын

You really are proud if what you achieved - and so you should be. Wonderful work, beautiful finished product and some great videos.

@kevinfiebelkorn4715 14 күн бұрын

If I hadn't watched this from the beginning, I'd swear that you switched the old machine for a new one.

@charlesswann146 13 күн бұрын

Brother been watching you and your crew for a bit over a year now and is truly enjoyable. Only beef I have is I am hungry for more from you guys. Consider popping out some shorts of what you are doing or are involved in.Feed your following even if it is only shorts about small things or as part of longer videos to come. Keep it up!!!!

@turbochardged 9 күн бұрын

Maybe next video building a locking cabinet for the trailer to hold all the cables and rods. 😁

@everestyeti 14 күн бұрын

Brilliant sponsorship with people related to what you're doing and not some food and drink company, what a finish have loved this build it's been brilliant. 👍

@douglasthompson2740 13 күн бұрын

Old rubber tires make good machine feet as well.

@HellYeahImIrish 14 күн бұрын

Looks and runs awesome. If I remember right. You said the paint you were using was automotive paint. If so, two questions. 1 Did you use automotive premier? and 2 Did you spray on a clear coat to protect the paint? If it is no to either of those. That is why it is scratching and chipping so easy.

@JamesSmith-hx3lp 13 күн бұрын

Great job and video! Looking forward to seeing more about this project! Thanks have a good one!

@jonbenuska4565 13 күн бұрын

Awesome transformation. You have inspired me to buy a old generator welder and restore it or at least get it welding. Thank you for making videos

@JustanOlGuy 14 күн бұрын

That machine is gonna last you for years of service to come.

@vtwin6 3 күн бұрын

Good job Johnny Toolbox!!!!

@douglasthompson2740 13 күн бұрын

Buy the 4200 or 5200 in 1/2" or smaller sized (1/4, 38") heat shrink Black on Yellow in the D1 style cartridges made for the cheaper Dymo label makers. They are made for the Industrial 5200 which also takes a 3/4" but the smaller sizes work well in the D1 style 150 and 160. Great for labeling. Also the nylon flat labels stick better than the polyester. Labeling conductors by wrapping the tape back on itself will result in it coming apart in a few days if you use poly but the nylon will stay together. They advertise the 4200 and 5200 as only for the Industrial models but they work fine in the 1/2" and smaller sizes in the smaller labelers and are the cat's meow for labeling wiring. I get the #18054, #18055, and #18056 heat shrink Black on Yellow (1/4, 3/8, 1/2). I also use the nylon black on yellow flat tape.

@dustoff1472 14 күн бұрын

Stunning. Always excited to watch your videos. Tks for sharing.

@Kiltylake 14 күн бұрын

Part of my job as a mechanic at a remote mine in north Canada was repairing these welders. They are great machines, often the only engine that would start in -40 temperatures. I’d sure like to find one to fix up like you did. Good work to get it up and running again. 👍🏻

@rafaeldouglas2065 13 күн бұрын

Superb piece of restoration. Attention to detail and safety are inspiring. Well done. Really enjoy your videos.

@deadwood3764 14 күн бұрын

Holy Moly Looks like new! Great Job!

@chox2001 14 күн бұрын

46:10 You can buy polyurethane in different grades an mould it into your bolts . Some of the harder polyurethane can be machined easily but the softer stuf has to be frozen to machine it.

@surindersandhi3924 11 күн бұрын

Hi My Dear Friend Very Good Job ❤❤❤❤❤

@Mtlmshr 12 күн бұрын

I have not watched you for a minute but what a great video to start watching again! Good looking restoration on that welder/generator! Looks great!

@jimbelton 14 күн бұрын

The 240 V plug you had never seen is common in Canada. My stove and clothes dryer use that style plug.

@nealpark1890 13 күн бұрын

Did an amazing job it looks awesome can’t wait to see were it goes from here

@1944chevytruck 14 күн бұрын

AWESOME JOB CONGRATS!.... YOUR THE KING OF RESTORATION! USE SOME CAULKING AROUND PLUG... silicone sealant caulk Similar to a shower, the best type of caulk for bathtubs is a silicone sealant caulk. This is because it will prevent water damage, leaks, or mold growth. A silicone caulk is also very flexible, which makes it ideal for the rapid temperature and humidity changes in a bathroom.

@SirPercival1973 4 күн бұрын

Well done, keep up the good work and provide us with new videos

@1978garfield 12 күн бұрын

Very cool how Red D Arc/ Airgas hooked you up. It is funny how you can get every part for a SA-200 from the 50s from places like Stumpf Welding Supplies but many parts for your newer machine don't exist. Hope it provides you with many years of trouble free service.

@chox2001 14 күн бұрын

58:52 clearcoat is essential if you want your paint to last, it’s only microns thick without protection.

@francoisbouchard602 11 күн бұрын

Nice job Nice welding good show Nice Garage 😃👏👏👏👍👍👍👍

@foxwhiskey 14 күн бұрын

It's great to see one of your nice vids! Being waiting !

@chrismate2805 2 күн бұрын

Excellent restoration job of this generator, like it. Maybe you can make the trailer such the generator is enclosed with flaps to protect it plus storage space, so if you have to leave it outside its covered and protected while hooked up towing, while at it.. Great sponser have a nice day.

@REV_AJ_RN 10 күн бұрын

You can stack hole saws into eachother, and use the inside smaller one as the center, to center the bigger outer one. Thats how we make 3/4 or 1" etc punch outs on electrical boxes the next size up.

@chox2001 14 күн бұрын

18:34 you can add a modern remote control switch to any shut down wires to shut it off remotely.

@charlesswanson1885 13 күн бұрын

Excellent work on your welder. Suggestion: Build a new heavy trailer to support this wonderful machine.

@JamesHill-tv7rx 14 күн бұрын

As mentioned, muffler needs to move with engine so I suggest fab a brace from engine to muffler so new manifold will not break or less chance of breaking. For what it is worth. Good luck and Thank You Red D Arc!

@HeadtoTailBBQCooking 14 күн бұрын

The Weims were the true helpers in this build. 🤣

@toddbrown4886 12 күн бұрын

A very very nice rabbit hole you went down

@mariocardamone1846 14 күн бұрын

you are the best you tuber just to see your face light up when that motor start up was amazeing to me keep up with your great knowledge videos they are wonderful to watch cheers from your Australian fan

@mattthescrapwhisperer 14 күн бұрын

I put that stall matting under my upright air compressor to damper the chatter on the concrete floor in my shop. It shows no sign of deterioration after 3 years with an air compressor vibrating on top of it.

@Zogg1281 5 күн бұрын

That welder is looking amazing!!! Great job! 👍 Looking at that new frame, I was just thinking how many people are just going to put things on the top of the welder and damage your paint. I was also thinking that you could bolt a couple of army storage boxes (I have some that are probably about as wide as that machine but they're less then a foot wide, so not the small ammo tins) onto that frame (1 between the radiator cap and the exhaust and 1 directly over the front of the machine) that would give you a really handy place to store welding equipment as well as protecting the top from careless people. My tins are GB army surplus, but I'd be very surprised if the US army didn't make tins of similar size. Looking forward to the trailer part of the build 😊👍👍👍👍👍

@kerryevans7413 13 күн бұрын

Fantastic job Matt the welder turned out very nice

@jb_makesgames2264 11 күн бұрын

Beautiful rebuild of a nice little wielder. Well done!

@pinwizz69 14 күн бұрын

Well, looks like I'm going to have to go back in this series history so I can watch his progress from the start because of the quality of his restoration makes it so darn interesting.

@bigjim8008 14 күн бұрын

I love this series...you are truly passionate about your projects .... of course you have veen since the begining!!! Just crazy thoughts from ole skol viewer. 👍👍👍😎💣💯

@larryb.lindsay2366 14 күн бұрын

Beautiful old beast. Nicely done. I did much the same to a few Lincolns, 2 with Owen engines, one with a swapped in Model T engine.

@gregshirk7220 10 күн бұрын

Beautiful dude, just beautiful. Love your work.

@keithparady2594 10 күн бұрын

Wicked nice work man and that’s a awesome machine and glad you got to save it from the scrap heap

@abrahambreban2793 12 күн бұрын

Simply outstanding turneout !!!

@Yackhammer75 14 күн бұрын

When opening a hole such as you did for the outlet. If you have the room behind it add a piece of wood using the existing mounting holes. This will give you a way to have a center you can use for the pilot bit on a hole saw thus allowing you to make the perfect round hole instead of having to use a die grinder.

@bertramsturgies485 14 күн бұрын

In the future , my friend used heavy duty conveyer belt as bushing and shield while repairing motor mount bushings; it can work for generator legs... Make three layers (3*4) 12 cut-outs...

@TheAndyJBall 11 күн бұрын

did you get any reaction or recognition from the original manufacturers. I think you have done an exceptional job on this yard find and should be congratulated for this. love this channel, 'boys own' dream of pulling apart, rebuilding and bringing back to life, envious of all the fun.

@andrewbrown6705 12 күн бұрын

You have done an awesome job on this, really enjoyed these videos. I have several welders and plasma cutters that need repair , after watching this i think its time i got round to fixing them. just hope i can find enough time to fix them , thanks again for the videos you , diesel creak and cutting edge engineering are my favourite channels.