Meteor mark 4B Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 I note someone selling Centurion Donkey engines from the Dutch Army. There was little information with the ad. However, in British service at least, there never was a "Donkey" engine, we had the auxiliary engine/generator which basically charged the batteries only, and kept them charged when the main engine was switched off. It didn't have anything to do with starting the main engine as a "donkey" engine. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo578 Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Meteor mark 4B, I note someone selling Centurion Donkey engines from the Dutch Army. Just another badly informed seller. As you say the auxiliary motor and generator was not connected mechanically to the engine only the coolant system was in common which would help to warm up the main engine for those cold north german early morning starts. The auxiliary motor or "charging set engine" was a Morris 4 cylinder side valve from a small motor car. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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