absturz Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 I've recently bought a portable two-stroke petrol generator circa 1969 and I'm pleased with its overall condition and military look. However , getting it to produce a useable output is going to be my biggest problem . Details that I have are : Generator Set , gasoline engine, AC 5KVA 208/115v 3 phase 400 Hz Maker Air-Log Part No. X2-6115-99-199-0598 Engine JLO L372 Two 5 pin star output sockets one rated at 25 amps and one at 16 amps Believed to have come out of Wellington Barracks. was there ever a splitter/transformer box that went with this to provide more useful outputs ? can a modern adapter be used ? hope someone can help. much obliged Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 (edited) I've recently bought a portable two-stroke petrol generator circa 1969and I'm pleased with its overall condition and military look. However , getting it to produce a useable output is going to be my biggest problem . Details that I have are : Generator Set , gasoline engine, AC 5KVA 208/115v 3 phase 400 Hz Maker Air-Log Part No. X2-6115-99-199-0598 Engine JLO L372 Two 5 pin star output sockets one rated at 25 amps and one at 16 amps Believed to have come out of Wellington Barracks. was there ever a splitter/transformer box that went with this to provide more useful outputs ? can a modern adapter be used ? hope someone can help. much obliged Steve Hi Steve, I remember working on these sets when they came in to Workshops, the were commonly known a 'high cycle' gennys. There is no transformer box that I recollect, it is for power tools and I think they plug straight into it. The engine is very well made, I did have to change a crankshaft on one, they probably did not use any two stroke oil. When you stop the engine on the button it is best to hold the throttle shut as they are apt to backfire if you release the button too early. I had our electrical inspector on his hands and knees one day checking readings, he told me to stop the engine and I purposely let it backfire, I think he left the ground!, then said 'do it again!' I recall the cycle indicator is a number of vibrating needles and you adjust the revs to get the right cycle reading, think it was 500 cycles? Edited May 18, 2017 by Richard Farrant spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absturz Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 Thanks for commenting Richard. If there are no transformers available , can the tools still be found ? What sort of tools ? Drills ? Saws? Can anyone make up a safe adapter lead so that I can use one or two of the phases to run modern 240v or 110v tools ? BTW I think the handbook says 400Hz. Thanks Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryH57 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Richard is correct; AC 5KVA 208/115v 3 phase 400 Hz is the exact output for rock drills as used by the Royal Engineers for example Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absturz Posted May 20, 2017 Author Share Posted May 20, 2017 I wonder if this might work ? https://www.cclcomponents.com/victron-adapter-cord-32a-3-to-1-phase-cee-plug-5p-cee-coupling-3p?gclid=COyI79CB_dMCFeoW0wodDKYDqg I will have to check that it fits one of the output sockets of the genny . It would seem to extract one phase so does that give me 110 (115) volts ? if modified by a professional electrician to tap 2 phases , does that give me 230 v ? I'm still hoping to find REME / RE portable tools like drills or lighting to fit if I can. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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