From: John K. Seidts (john@astory.com)
Date: Sat Aug 17 2002 - 07:27:11 PDT
I have a similar unit called an E3, which was built by Merritt and Keefe in
1944. The data plate is marked US Army Corps of Engineers, and it is 3
phase 60 cycle 110 to 120V. I think all of these items were built for
specific purposes. There is even an Indian Motorcycle built generator,
using the 841 shaft drive motor, which was used to power a portable
navigation station (similar to LORAN). This is rather rare, and if anybody
finds one available, I'd want to purchase it.
I have a manual for a WWII airfield light set which lists a Homelite
generator as the power source. It is a 1.5 KW generator that weighed 200
lbs (including case and all accessories). I recommend that you peruse any
manuals you find that pertain to types of WWII electrical equipment or
equipment sets and installations. Your's may have powered a radar set, a
field optical shop, or a field light set etc.
Sounds like a good find. Mine came out of the University of Ohio physical
plant, and has 22 original hours on the engine, plus the original test
papers in the manual pouch.
$200 at a farm show.
I will post digital photos if anybody is interested.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve & Jeanne Keith" <cckw@attbi.com>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Friday, August 16, 2002 3:52 PM
Subject: Re: [MV] 3 kw ww2 genset. M5
> The output is 110 I believe. It is only 3 phase which is unusual for an
> output that low unless maybe it was only to run a motor.
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> It weighs 808 pounds and is skid mounted. This one is in nice condition
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> It has a Herc ZHC 4 cyl engine
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> Anyone know what this goes to?
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> Steve
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