Yeoman

Hi Ian,

Yes - thats the one!

Here is a picture :-

It is a non runner at the moment but I am expecting to get the engine going shortly.

Any help or advice ref the plug/socket or control pannel would be much appreciated.Thank you.

All the best,

Kevin.

Hi Guys,

I have recently acquired a WW2 Douglas 1200va/350w generator set minus its control pannel. I doubt if I will be able to locate a control pannel suitable for this set so will probably have to cobble something together - does anyone happen to have a photo or details of what the origenal control pannel looked like which I could use as a reference /starting point please?

The set has the following socket which links the generator to the control pannel :-

Does anyone have a spare one knocking about in their shed that they would be prepared to part with please?

The outer diameter is 2 and an 1/8th" and the distance between the pins is 1/2".

Any assistance would be much appreciated.Thank you.

All the best,

Kevin.

Hi RAFMT,

If you could have a look at work that would be much appreciated.Thank you.

All the best,

Kevin

Hi Guys,

I have A.P.2526B Vol 1 Chapter 1 - Does anyone have chapters 2-7 incl that I could have copies of please?

All the best,

Kevin.

Hi MatchFuzee,

Thanks for your reply.

Its good to know that both concerns are reccomended.I will contact them and see if they can help me.

All the best,

Kevin.

Hi Jerry,

Thanks for your rely.

PM sent.

All the best,

Kevin.

Hi Guys,

Here is a photo of the engine ID plate

All the best,

Kevin.

Hi Guys,

I have just added a WW2 Enfield horizontally opposed twin cylinder 2 stroke engine to my collection - this hobby is certainly getting addictive!Here it is -

It was used to power the Gee-H system used during WW2 by Bomber Command to guide the aircraft to their targets.My unit is the engine only I am afraid,there would,I believe ,have been another 'cage' containing 3 dynamos/alternators which was connected to the engine by 4 swing bolts.The unit was ground based and sent out a signal which was picked up by equipment carried in the aircraft.The Gee-H system increased the accuracy of bombing immeasurably and went a long way to helping win the war.

The right hand coil of my unit has failed - does anyone happen to have a spare one that they wouldnt mind passing on please? Or can anyone recommend a magneto service in the West Country?

I am also on the lookout for a service/working manual for this engine - has anyone got a copy they could provide me with please?Thankyou.

All the best,

Kevin.

Hi Iain,

Thank you very much for your reply and the links supplied.All really useful information.

I am wanting to rally this unit next year and am thinking of making up a radio and lighting display of some kind.

All the best,

Kev.

Hi Guys,

For clarity here is a photo of one of the Hubbell sockets --

As you can see it is a 2 'pin' socket.To my inexperienced eyes the socket doesnt look as if it could deal with the size of cable required to charge batteries,I dont know what anyone else thinks.

All the best,

Kev.

Hi Guys,

Here is another view of the unit --

All the best,

Kev.

Hi Guys,

I have just obtained this unit --

It was made by D W Onan & Sons of Minneapolis USA and is a battery charger producing 2018 Watts,12 volts, 133 Amps and runs at 2300rpm.It has been dated to September 1943.

The control pannel has 10 outlet connections - the top 2 are 6 volt and the other 8 are 12 volt.The connector sockets are Hubbell twist lock connectors - I have never come across these before, can anyone let me know what rating 'plugs' were used and where I can obtain replacements from please?

Does anyone know where this unit would have been used( eg at an airfield for charging plane batteries) and by who ( eg USAF or RAF).

If anyone can supply any information about this type of unit I would be very much obliged.

Thankyou.

All the best,

Kev,

Here is a pic of the whole unit as requested.

It appears to be complete and even has its origenal holder for an oil container.It has apparently stood idle in a barn for over 65 years.I cannot get it to go at the moment due to a mag problem - good spark off the engine,no spark when all connected up to the gears etc.Very frustrating!

Richard - I believe that the actual engine is based on the JAP 3,also called the JAP model 3,I believe that the ministry called it a JAP 3 Alco.I am also looking for a manual - so far without success.I will let you know if I find one.

All the best,

Kev.

Sorry Guys,

I meant to include this photo in my post but it got lost in the ether!

This plate is on the generator part of the unit.

Kev.

Hi Guys,

I have obtained an Alco Featherweight accumulator charging set and am trying to find out more about it eg when made ,where used,what used for( charging batteries for what ?) etc,

The above is a plate on the engine which I think indicates that it was made for the Air Ministry.

Any help or advice would be much appreciated.

Thank you.

All the best,

Kev.

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the warm welcome.

Tim - I see that there is an event at Buckfastleigh on the 2-3 July,I will try and get to that one.Also I see that there is one at Honiton Hill- I will definitely make that one as I have entered 2 of my Tiny Tims there - so I might see you walking down the engine lines - you will easily recognise my entries!

All the best,

Kev.

Hi Guys,

I am Kev from South Devon.I am not a military man,although my father was in the Cheshire Yeomanry( which was I believe the last British Regiment to fight on horses) in WW2 and went out to Palestine as a Cavalry man and incidentaly later fought at Cassino, Italy- which I am sure you military historian guys will know all about!My interest is in WW2 military charging sets - I currently have,in various states of restoration, - a Pincor ( Chore Horse type), 3 Tiny Tims,an 80Watt lightweight charging set, and an Alco featherweight accumulator charging set.I hope to learn more about their war time uses as time goes by.

All the best,

Kev.