Kevin Julian

Yep great little machines. And they will have played their part in WW2 by helping to produce much needed food on 1000s of small holdings. I still use my MG5 with a trailer to pull logs out of the wooded area of my garden.

Did this thread inspire this artistic creation? Looks great but I don't fancy the operators chances.

Hi Clive, please see attached plate on the generator. I managed to pick up a machete, not yet the part you gave me but it certainly looks the part and even has 1/3 paint same green/blue as the engine. It is marked part KE8277 1952 Martindale made in England. I will keep a look out for the part you gave me but this fits nice for now. Image attached. If you are still attending Caldicot Castle i would like to meet and pickup some of the parts. I'll PM you my wish list(: Many thanks Kevin

Hi, pleased to report that generator is now charging. Clive you were correct to suspect the control panel. After testing the generator and all cable continuities, decided to remove the generator panel to have a better look. Stripped and made sure everything that should move did and on stripping the regulators noticed that the points which i thought i had cleaned are actual sanded to a nice white oxidised finish and not to the metal. Cleaned and reassembled, it now works and charges. I'd taken Clive's advise and purchased the more detailed engineering manual and so was able to better check various elements however I believe it was the the regulator points that were the main issue.

I dont't suppose you have a Speedo cable amongst your bits? 🙂

Thanks Clive, the tip and detail on the brushes will help if it comes to that. Will let you know how i get on.

Ok Clive, nothings urgent at the moment. That was a typo, brushes for the generator. And i do need a better jack. Perhaps you could let me know which will be the first show your at. Regards Kevin

Yes to the oil can please and also the seat covers. I might need those bushes as well if your willing to part with them, I'd have them as spares either way if that is ok. Did you have the generator panel as well or only the 2 speed type. Private message me price and payment details Clive and I'll send address. I might tackle the lockers but keen to see what else might need work once I've driven it, sure to be a few things. I was hoping the door lock might indicate something to do with it's service. Best Regards Kevin

I'll try that Clive. Might have to be next week end. Malvern Militaria tomorrow. Are you able to comment on a couple of unrelated questions. what goes in the holder on the driver side. What should the original machete look like, i have a vintage one but unsure if correct and last have you seen this door lock before, fitted to the driver's door, very robust and still works.

From your question earlier, it has 3 antenna mounts Clive.

Hi Clive, I'm getting 16 ohms. By energising do you mean current across the field winding? And would it need to be 24v or would 12v do? Thanks

Yes my fault Clive, i read the manual and assumed the 2 speed was standard. I'll try that test method thank you. Plenty still to learn..

Ok Clive thanks, not so bad maybe and makes sense as it all seems to fit well and it is painted original colours. It might be outputting 12v, i would not have picked that up the way i was testing but the charge warning light is on so maybe not. Should be possible to rebuild if it's not working. Looks easier to get off! Thanks Kevin

What do you think Clive, have i got this wrong? Have you seen this before. Thanks Kevin

Yes that part went well Clive. Not sure the generator is going so well. Started to look at it today and it doesn't seem to have the correct unit fitted. Not sure what it is but no oil feed, no caps to unscrew and no oil filler bolt. I don't think it has a gearbox either; smaller unit. Pic of the offending item attached. I think I'll have to remove it to see what it is and what else has been changed. Regards Kevin