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Ferrolanoman

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welding and ignition on 280SL
« 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.
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Benz Dr.

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Re: welding and ignition on 280SL
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: welding and ignition on 280SL
« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2013, 17:10:30 »
thank you Dan. my sentiments exactly.
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mdsalemi

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Re: welding and ignition on 280SL
« Reply #3 on: March 01, 2013, 18:24:35 »
Perhaps more importantly--disconnect the Crane box.  I think it has a plug for doing so?
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