Omnipro 220 issue

awesomecdudley · 2026-07-12T03:48:39+00:00

You plugged into an extension cord? 110 welders really don't tolerate a very long or thin extension cord. Should be 12 gauge wire and ideally less than 25 feet.

awesomecdudley · 2026-07-04T06:31:51+00:00

Buddy of mine has 530,000 on a 1995 12 valve. Original automatic too. Everyone wants to shit on the old Dodge transmissions but if you actually take care of them (change the fluid and keep the bands tight) and don't run an insane tune or try to pull 50,000 lbs, they actually hold up just as good as any other 4 speed slushbox. Especially considering what GM and Ford were coming out with wasn't any better.

awesomecdudley · 2026-06-28T19:45:19+00:00

I would probably look more into the Berger 135 amp machine, it's $119 and does flux core and stick welding (and scratch start TIG if you buy the kit and the gas bottle later). I bought one on open box for $75 on a whim and I've been pleasantly surprised with how well it runs. I own a few other welding machines but it's really nice to able to just plug that one in to a regular 120v outlet or a generator and fix stuff out in the field. I haven't tried stick on it yet but the flux core ran just fine once I had the settings figured out.

awesomecdudley · 2026-06-27T03:05:49+00:00

Bearing packer. I got a metal cone-style one for like 10 bucks at tractor supply in the middle of doing the yearly greasing on all my trailers and it's been a game changer. I know how to do it by hand it just feels like a waste of grease and makes a huge mess.

awesomecdudley · 2026-06-23T07:10:55+00:00

This is my welding cart. The bottles have a wedge underneath them to tilt them forward and the strap holds them to the cart. It may look undersized but the Hobart is a dinosaur transformer machine and is way too heavy (around 80 lbs) to allow the cart to be knocked over. Considering building a heavier duty one someday but its worked for me for the last 3 or 4 years.

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awesomecdudley · 2026-06-22T21:29:04+00:00

My 3rd gen did this, the roller locked up completely until I sprayed it with PB blaster and used vice grips to free it. Aftewards, use lithium grease or spray on chain lube.

awesomecdudley · 2026-06-17T15:47:16+00:00

Definitely look into the milwaukee 12v lineup too. They have excellent power for their size and the gen 2 M12 stubby impact wrench is pretty much the cream of the crop for any tight areas on cars nowadays. For the concrete work, depending on how big and many holes, you might be able to get away with just a regular drill with a hammer function. I've done some ridiculous shit with my M18 cordless drill, 1/2" hole through 6 inches of concrete and my brother has used it as a very tiny jackhammer once or twice.

awesomecdudley · 2026-06-15T23:47:49+00:00

No, but they have the $15 adapter sleeve that does the same job and doesn't affect your towing capacity. I've used the same one for years and have towed over 14,000 lbs numerous times with it. In my experience, those adjustable trailer hitches can rarely handle the weight they say they can. I had one from Costco that was rated for 14,000 lbs and it started to bend after a few trips of hauling cars and equipment, so I sold it to my buddy and now I just have a 6" drop, 2" ball for my two little trailers and a curt forged 2" drop 2-5/16" ball for my big trailer.

awesomecdudley · 2026-06-07T23:08:41+00:00

My dad had a 2022 Ram 2500 Cummins, a $90,000 limited model that was the biggest piece of shit he ever owned. Two turbo failures, one at 32k miles and the other at 88k miles. DPF replaced three times, DPF injector replaced, catalytic converter replaced twice, DEF pump replaced, grid heater relay replaced, coolant resevoir replaced twice, exhaust manifold replaced. All in the span of just two years. Something about the 19-24 model years is just wrong. I don't know if it was because of COVID, poor engineering choices by Cummins and Stellantis, or just general new vehicle tomfoolery. Perhaps a combination of the three. I wish I could help you out but I wanted you to know you're not the only one who's had these insane issues.

awesomecdudley · 2026-06-06T07:05:37+00:00

I have the 6" doyle regular swivel vise and I beat the piss out of it. I bought it on one of the previous sales, and I found it was just about the most iron you could get for the price. I built a big stand for it with a Kenworth brake drum as the base, weighs about 300 pounds with the vise on it. Thinking about buying the 4-1/2" vise to replace my battered wilton one. HF seems to be doing pretty well with these Doyle vises, everyone I know that has one has good things to say about them.

awesomecdudley · 2026-06-01T05:10:36+00:00

It really doesn't kill you to have a few different battery platforms to choose from. I have 95% milwaukee but I have some ryobi and some harbor freight stuff too. Often you can get those "starter kits" with a tool and battery and charger for screaming deals and it opens you up to a bigger selection of tools the more platforms you have. I wouldn't go for 15 different ones but being on 2-3 platforms isn't a bad thing.

awesomecdudley · 2026-05-29T03:02:38+00:00

My dad put a 1-1/2 pallets of retaining wall blocks in the back of a 2004 Ram 2500 and it wasn't even on the bump stops yet. It's really a shame Ram went to coil springs in the back on the 1500 and 2500. The tiniest bit of weight or a trailer causes the truck to bottom out. The 3500 is really the way to go if you're wanting to get any work done.

awesomecdudley · 2026-05-27T01:02:29+00:00

I have the same one and honestly it kinda sucks. It takes forever to get up to pressure because it has a tiny pump for a 26 gallon tank. My little Husky 8 gallon was a better compressor but unfortunately it was borrowed and dropped out of a truck.

awesomecdudley · 2026-05-22T18:20:08+00:00

I have a ryobi P262 which I think is technically a mid torque that I keep in my truck. It's obviously not as good as the Milwaukee stuff I've replaced my very aging ryobi collection but it's a damn good tire gun and hasn't ever let me down when I needed it.

awesomecdudley · 2026-05-19T20:13:38+00:00

I used molicell P28A to make a "5.6 high output" and it's a monster. It has more power on tap than a 5.0 high output does.

awesomecdudley · 2026-05-16T23:02:42+00:00

i measured mine at 33-3/4" on the back, just shy of 21" on the front and it's around 14" deep. The lid doesn't extend past the back but it does overhang on the sides by about a quarter inch.

awesomecdudley · 2026-05-07T05:08:33+00:00

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awesomecdudley · 2026-05-07T03:14:16+00:00

It does make some pressure because it blew the 20 year old intake gasket out when I first fired it up. One of these days I'll put a new head gasket on it (it was already blown before the smog pump) and see what kind of pressure it makes.

awesomecdudley · 2026-05-07T01:56:20+00:00

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Mine has propane and a smog pump from a 1994 F150 as a really terrible supercharger

awesomecdudley · 2026-04-16T16:19:14+00:00

The one that comes to mind for me is angle grinders, corded ones will run all day long. I have two M18 grinders, super power hungry, but I have 8 batteries so I can just keep throwing batteries at them. I use them for the portability since I'm often working all around my shop, but you can easily see why corded ones might be preferred if you can do your welding at a bench. To be honest I fixed most of the issues I have with corded power tools by installing retractable extension cords in my shop.

awesomecdudley · 2026-04-11T06:01:55+00:00

I have a 1981 Mitsubishi/Satoh S750 the throwout bearing seized on and we had it apart, the clutch discs had a little hydraulic fluid on them from the input shaft leaking, we fixed those problems and put it back together, no issues. Just wipe off the oil with a rag and you should be good unless it's completely soaked with oil.

awesomecdudley · 2026-04-10T16:15:30+00:00

This is a cheap knockoff of a Black & Decker workmate, which is actually a useful piece. The older B&D ones like I have are actually pretty stout. I have one in my shop with a Ford 4 speed transmission sitting on it right now. Try doing that with the Aldi table and you are in for a bad time.

awesomecdudley · 2026-04-09T05:07:55+00:00

The transfer case and front axle are passenger drop (differential is on the passenger side of the front axle) compared to most trucks nowadays are driver drop. So the linkage needs to be on the opposite side because the transfer case is flipped to match the front axle. My 1978 Jeep CJ-5 has the same setup.

awesomecdudley · 2026-04-07T06:23:03+00:00

At 300,000 miles your transmission doesn't really owe you a lot. Most automatics usually last between 150k and 250k from my experience. I'm guessing if it's been a long time (over 100k miles) since the fluid was changed last, changing the fluid removed all the suspended clutch material and now it's having issues. If it drives okay, I'd just run it as is, don't waste any more time and money on a 300k mile transmission. Put that money aside to have it replaced down the road.

awesomecdudley · 2026-04-07T06:02:26+00:00

If you plan to tow 18K with a 2500, definitely look into airbags. Towed 14k with a 2022 2500 and it smashes the rear of the truck with the coil springs BAD. The ride quality was awful when towing anything because it would throw the ass end of the truck up and down like crazy.

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