Yeoman Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeoman Posted December 10, 2016 Author Share Posted December 10, 2016 Hi Guys, Here is a photo of the engine ID plate All the best, Kevin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrykins Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 I have a similar engine in a frame dry stored in the barn. I also have a crate full of Enfield spares. I bought them ages ago for rather too much. I never started the restoration. If of interest I have a very rare Scott 2 stoke military engine, which powered an Ericcson predictor. If your interested in acquiring either send me a pm. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeoman Posted December 10, 2016 Author Share Posted December 10, 2016 Hi Jerry, Thanks for your rely. PM sent. All the best, Kevin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatchFuzee Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Magneto service but not quite in the West Country http://brightsparkmagnetos.com/index.htm at Eastleigh http://www.themagnetoguys.co.uk/Home.php near Eastbourne I haven't used either company but I have seen that they are both recommended on the Austin Seven Friends' forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeoman Posted December 11, 2016 Author Share Posted December 11, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REME 245 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 I have a number of British war-time generators I want to sell if anyone is interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Diabaig Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 hi, I think I may be looking at the same engine for a friend - i also have the generator unit. the ref number is 42QX/94 (does the 42 lead number depict it was manufactured in 1942? serial number is: GTEI 540 c may i ask how you know it was used on the GEE-H system? regards Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenkinov Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Hi . Curious does the generator units for sale include a ww2 triumph generator engine Regards Jenkinov. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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