Weld on exhaust tip question
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mike65072 02-06-2006, 10:49 PM
I just bought a SS exhaust tip that I will need to weld on the tail pipe. Do I need to disconnect the battery before I start welding (wire welder) so I don't fry the computer(s)...or is that even an issue. Thanks. sportin83 02-06-2006, 11:37 PM i dont think it will hurt anything, i have welded on several vehicles and never had any issues. if any one out there thinks there could be a problem chime in any time. but i dont think welding is going to do anything to the vehicle as long as the welder is grounded solid near the welding area. RyAmber 02-07-2006, 12:55 AM Okay how scary is it that you will be operating a welder and you would ask a question like that. How on earth could welding a tip onto the tailpipe have anything to do with affecting the electronics of your truck..To confirm your suspicions, ummmmmmmm no disconnecting battery not necessary, just wear safety glasses and a long sleeve shirt at least. B18B_EG6 02-07-2006, 07:30 AM well i am a certified welder and i can tell you that it wont hurt your computer. i have welded on so many vehicles without disconecting the battery and never had any trouble. mike65072 02-07-2006, 10:55 AM Okay how scary is it that you will be operating a welder and you would ask a question like that. How on earth could welding a tip onto the tailpipe have anything to do with affecting the electronics of your truck... What's scary is that you can be a such a smart ass when someone asks an honest question. Since the electronics in the truck are grounded and the exhaust system is part of that ground, I thought perhaps there could be a potential problem when the welders ground is also connected...thanks to those who provided the answer without any cheap shots. sportin83 02-07-2006, 12:55 PM its always nice to know everyone is out to help everyone, and not just be a smart ass and make fun of them when they ask a serious ?. good luck with those tips. JParrott 02-07-2006, 12:58 PM Okay how scary is it that you will be operating a welder and you would ask a question like that. How on earth could welding a tip onto the tailpipe have anything to do with affecting the electronics of your truck..To confirm your suspicions, ummmmmmmm no disconnecting battery not necessary, just wear safety glasses and a long sleeve shirt at least. :banhim: silveradoking 02-07-2006, 05:26 PM Smart Ass Galorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.........!!!!!! !!!!!! Related Links Enter the largest automotive community on the planet! |
