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W113 Pagoda SL Group => Electrical and Instruments => Topic started by: Ferrolanoman on March 01, 2013, 15:24:57

Title: welding and ignition on 280SL
Post by: Ferrolanoman on March 01, 2013, 15:24:57

I'm having a new exhaust system installed today on my '70 280 SL and some mig welding is involved. Should the battery be disconnected since I have a Crane electronic ignition retrofit so as not to riskdamage to it?
thanks for your considered opinions.

Title: Re: welding and ignition on 280SL
Post by: Benz Dr. on March 01, 2013, 15:53:10

I disconnect the battery any time that I'm welding on  a car. It may not make a difference but I'd rather not find out.

Title: Re: welding and ignition on 280SL
Post by: Ferrolanoman on March 01, 2013, 17:10:30

thank you Dan. my sentiments exactly.

Title: Re: welding and ignition on 280SL
Post by: mdsalemi on March 01, 2013, 18:24:35

Perhaps more importantly--disconnect the Crane box.  I think it has a plug for doing so?