Hi, My name is Joe and I am new here. I am a mechanic/millwright/operator in the hauling and rigging business.

I am active on a welding forum and recently we are discussing pitting a diesel engine in a Lincoln SA-200 Red Face arc welder. Some of the other guys and myself think the ideal engine would be an OM-616 because it is about the most reliable engine in that size and power range ever built.

The Lincoln SA-200 Red Face is probably the best engine driven DC arc welder ever built. They are so popular down in the oil fields that they even have a cult following.

The only thing about them that could use some improving is the engine. They were built with a Continental F163 flathead gasoline engine. That was great in the 40's 50's and 60's but with todays fuel prices they are a bit expensive to run.


So anyway i am going to have some questions about the OM-616.

Does anyone know the power curve? The welders were designed to run at about 1500 RPM.

Could anyone post some pictures of the flywheel end of the engine, starter mounting, and any other pictures you might have of an OM-616 that is out of the car and/ or dissembled.

And where is a good place to find a used OM-616 complete fan to flywheel?

As far as parts go, is availability still good? And who are good suppliers for parts?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Joe