My Old Millermatic 35 Feed Motor Has Died...

So... I'm looking for a replacement. The feed motor for the 35 is no longer available along with a bunch of other stuff. It is at least 42 years old, but it has been an excellent welder and my go to machine. I hate to lose it. I know the transformer windings for the best welds.

I have been looking at a Miller 215. I like Miller and will stay with the brand. I got a Miller Spoolmate for my 35, but never have used it. I think I may be able to use it with the 215. I also have a Miller Maxstar 140 TIG welder but it doesn't have a foot pedal. I got a Millermatic 90 for a special project years ago which paid for it. It's to small for my use but runs on 115V.

The 215 looks like it would replace the Millermatic 35, 90, and Maxstar. My 35 weighs 238 lbs and the 215 weighs 38 lbs.

Any one have a 215? Opinions? About $3K with TIG stuff...

Cary...

 

Used untested, plus there are several different models...

 

You sure it's the motor & not a rectifier?



https://weldingweb.com/vbb/threads/673251-Millermatic-35-not-feeding

https://www.millerwelds.com/files/owners-manuals/o1301a_mil.pdf

 

I saw that post and I will check the both rectifiers...

Thanks...

 

That is what I thought at first. A new liner cost as much as a new aftermarket MIG gun. They no longer make cups for the original gun. I bought a new gun only to find out the motor had stopped...

 

Check the voltage on both motor rectifiers and they were good...

The more I read about the Miller 215 the more I want one. I weld steel most and a lot of stainless steel. I've got a big Miller Dialarc HF for aluminum. I have yet to use it. It is set up for TIG welding with a water cooled torch. Gift from a good friend...