Generator for Bristol Bofors

[Quadman42]

Hi all after 16 years sat in a barn I am getting round to sourcing bits for the 1941 Mk 1 Bofors which was then “ upgraded “ Bristol. Would anyone know which generator was fitted and anyone likely to have one.

all info gratefully received

[MatchFuzee]

The Bristol Bofors relied on battery power, with a small single-cylinder J.A.P engine driving a recharging dynamo fitted at the back of the loading platform.

http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/showthread.php?t=13480

Does the engine give a clue to the generator? Sorry, no information on the generator. 

[Richard Farrant]

A friend in Australia had a Bristol Bofors once and we came to the conclusion that the charging set was very similar or identical to the one used by the RAF on the Trolley Acc. The engine was a JAP 2A. Somewhere I have a manual on a CD for this piece of artillery.

[Richard Farrant]

Just found some info on the Charger, Battery, it is given as being part no. AN.386.MA

There is also a note showing that the charger is an Air Ministry item No. 42U/500 modified by increasing  the petrol tank capacity from 2 to 3 pints and reversing the instrument panel.

[Quadman42]

3 hours ago, MatchFuzee said:

The Bristol Bofors relied on battery power, with a small single-cylinder J.A.P engine driving a recharging dynamo fitted at the back of the loading platform.

http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/showthread.php?t=13480

Does the engine give a clue to the generator? Sorry, no information on the generator. 

Superb , thanks . I will look into the generator

[Quadman42]

1 hour ago, Richard Farrant said:

Just found some info on the Charger, Battery, it is given as being part no. AN.386.MA

There is also a note showing that the charger is an Air Ministry item No. 42U/500 modified by increasing  the petrol tank capacity from 2 to 3 pints and reversing the instrument panel.

Thanks Richard, if you find the the CD I would love a copy. All costs of copying would be covered

[REME 245]

One was sold in this country about 5 years so in theory still around to view.   The Royal Artillery Historical Collection may also have one in their collection in Wiltshire.

[Quadman42]

14 hours ago, REME 245 said:

One was sold in this country about 5 years so in theory still around to view.   The Royal Artillery Historical Collection may also have one in their collection in Wiltshire.

Thanks , I have now located a JAP engine, just need to find a generator and a Bristol Bofors manual

[Richard Farrant]

You may  find a complete RAF charging set, here is one on a Trolley accumulater. The angle iron frame at the base of the set has a handle at each end and can be seen in this photo.

[Quadman42]

Hi Richard , yes that’s the exact one with a rectangular frame and handles

 

 

[Quadman42]

Hi Richard , I have now acquired a working unit. Thanks for your assistance 

[Richard Farrant]

hi Quadman, glad to have been of help.

[Quadman42]

Hi all, does anyone have the wiring diagram for the Bristol Bofors as the majority of my wires are missing. Any booklets relating to the BB ( even if photocopied or scanned ) would be greatly appreciated 

many thanks