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Does anyone know of any leads on any engine parts for the above?

It is fitted with the Schebler TCX-39 carb and the Hercules ZXB engine (four cyl side valve), i have had in running, (and so far can confirm it is powerful enough to light at least one light bulb - i expect more) but would like to get it right as i intend to use it to provide power at the some of the shows we attend.

So far i've drawn a blank and am looking for rotor arm, carb gasket/rebuild kit, dynamo drive belt, head gasket and especially a replacement float for the carb.

Thanks

Ken

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Your best bet is to register on Smokstak and place a post in the Wanted ads for the parts.

 

http://www.smokstak.com/forum

 

There is also a generator section where you can ask about manuals and information.

 

The carb is a Schebler, not the way you spelt it, do a search on Google for "schebler carburetor parts" and you'll find some links.

 

Peter

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Thanks Peter, other than the mis spelling of generator and Schebler things were going pretty well.

I will have a go on smokestak, i have the manuals, wiring diagrams and the remains of three seats of spare parts kits, but none of which include any of parts i am looking for - although i have plenty of valves to swap....

Ken

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Mon plaisir.

The idea is to actually use this at the shows we attend, one to provide electric light (what - well electric light with a period generater using 110v and as close as i can source the original festoon strings anyway), and secondly to power the 110v US 8mm film projector i have to show someofthe multiple copy period news reel films i have.....

I am no photographer... The unit is actually in very very good condition, i don't think it's ever done much. The float however doesn't, at least not very well... It does run, i've powered a light bulb from it - big piece of kit for one bulb but i have bigger plans..... The wheels are nothing to do with it, it will be mounted in the Ben Hur trailer on the skids it had originally - and can always be lifted out by the DT as/when necessary. I could not get a good shot of the data plate, but it was manufactured in 1941, by Hobart, who still make catering equipment today (amongst lots of other things probably as well).....

Regards

Ken

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I have got one off those genny's as well.

I got new valves and valve guides from a seller from the US

Also a new head gasket through e-bay. As well as a complet gasket set for the engine.

If you need the address for the valves let me know and I will look it up.

 

Recently there was a head gasket for sale on e-bay UK that didn't sell.

I believe it's relisted under number 220596657921 get it while it's there !

 

A reprint off the manuals can be bought at Rob van Meel who reprints manuals.

http://www.robvanmeel.nl/

His stock numbers are 0993 and 0737

 

Have you seen the following link already ?

http://www.pbase.com/kees_s/hobart

 

 

With regards,

 

Danny

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Thanks for the info Danny, yes seen the link.

I have what appears to be the remains of three of the original parts kits, so have plenty of valves, brushes, fuses, 2 fan belts and hoses - but the headgaskets, dynamo drive belts and rotors arms were mysteriously missing.

I got two of the manuals, and three of the A3 sized wiring diagrams for it....

I had seen that link, but rather twice than not at all so thankyou.

Do you use yours?

I did just pass that headgasket on e-bay, but as i don't have a pressing need for one, stalled at the price of it, and never restarted myself.....

Regards

Ken

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