Hi everyone
I am a retired contractor an now into building things out of steel. H have a Hobart Rod Runner welder/generator. This is a small portable welder/generator with a 2 stroke engine. The serial # ins 87ws75757, I believe the 87 may refer to the year built. I cannot find anything printed...
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