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Mar 30, 2010 | 06:49 PM

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4.3L XJ

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From: Chico, CA

Year: 1986

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.3L with headers and full 3" exhaust system

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Originally Posted by nick_n_ii

Thanks and sorry for cracking on you. Just with so many new members here wise cracks get under my skin.

Thanks for those links I'll be checking them out.

I'm a fair-good welder. Just all the welding I've done to this point has been arc (stick)welding..

I'm finding through reading on a few fab sites and Pirate that for the BEST penetration "Dual Flux Core" wire is best..

And I now also understand WHY flux-core wire works better. Gas tends to "cool the arc. Mya not be much but enough to cool the "puddle"..

Nick

It is really a moot point. What has been said may be true for equal amperages, but I can assure you you can penetrate as much as you want if the amps are there. I have welded a few times with my 250 amp with the juice turned up and was amazed. Almost blew my socks off. Much different than trying the same thing with stick. The key is having good equipment to start with.