Arc welder wont strike an arc

[4RunnerAdam]

Originally Posted by 4RunnerAdam

OK, I got it figured out. Once I pulled the case off, I realized I had it wired wrong :mad: :p Wired it up right and it works great!

Now I can burn my spring hanger on!

There was a bunch of white substance of some kind built up on the amperage selector rod. Is this some kind of lube, or corrosion?

Already got it figured out....thanks for the help though!