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Offline team39763

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Is it safe to weld on the frame?
« on: January 30, 2009, 04:40:45 pm »
I know you can weld on the frame, but I was just wondering if I need to disconnect the battery or ground cable or remove anything that's grounded to the frame.  I may be getting some work done to my frame and I read somewhere that things can get fried if they're grounded to the frame during welding.  I'm not sure how true it is, but I just wanted to make sure.
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Offline VileZambonie

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Re: Is it safe to weld on the frame?
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2009, 05:02:45 pm »
Yes, pull the negative battery cable off. Any module is subject to a hit.
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Re: Is it safe to weld on the frame?
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2009, 05:34:42 pm »
yup. as vile said pull the negative battery cable.
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Re: Is it safe to weld on the frame?
« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2009, 11:19:31 pm »
Quote from: VileZambonie on January 30, 2009, 05:02:45 pm
Yes, pull the negative battery cable off. Any module is subject to a hit.
Also make sure you place your ground lead as close to your work as possible. I have replaced many ecm's on industrial engines because a welder was to lazy to roll his ground cable out another 10 foot. Just an added measure of safety.
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Re: Is it safe to weld on the frame?
« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2009, 11:44:34 pm »
I think I'll disconnect the ignition controller before I leave the truck there with him aswell as disconnect the ground cable. 
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