Tack Welding; Plug Welding - Jeep 1987 Wrangler Workshop Manual

WELDED COMPONENTS
BODY REPAIR INFORMATION
85125A
A stitch weld can be controlled by any one of
the following:
• weld time + manual time interval
• automatic weld time + manual time interval
• fully automatic
NOTE: To avoid complicated adjustments, man-
ual stitch welding is recommended.
Tack Welding
The adjustments are the same as for MIG seam
(continuous) welding except the intensity
(amps) is slightly increased to cause arcing.
When tack welding a butt joint, the distance (D)
between any two welds is determined by:
• D = 30 X E
85124
Plug Welding
A 4-mm (0.16-in) diameter hole (D) must be ei-
ther drilled or punched in one of the sections
that is to be welded.
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85125B
Test welds should be used to obtain a flat spot.
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