Gen set info please

[Ron Pier]

You're absolutely right Neil. I'll just nip down to the 1940's generator shop and buy a length. ha ha. Ron

[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by Ron Pier

You're absolutely right Neil. I'll just nip down to the 1940's generator shop and buy a length. ha ha. Ron

Hi Ron,

I made a flexy exhaust up for one of these sets, when working for REME. No idea how one came to be still around in service, c.1980, but we indented for a pipe and silencer, but only got the silencer. I found the outer sleeving from a Ferret or Saracen speedo cable was the same type and size, just remove the plastic covering. Ask around if anyone has changed a speedo cable on a 1950's era British armoured vehicle.

Incidentally, I think your 80w was made by Douglas (Kingswood) Ltd, makers of fine motorcycles ! My 80w set is a Stuart Turner.

regards, Richard

[Ron Pier]

Thanks for that Richard. So I'm looking for a busted Ferret speedo cable.

Cheers Ron

[Neil Ashley]

I tried advertising for a Ferret Speedo cable and had no replies.

I used a hand brake cable for mine which had the flexible outer metal sleeve.

The diameter was very slightly smaller than that stated in the manual but I don't expect any problems. The Green Spark Plug Company who had the spare parts kits at one time also had the correct flexible pipe on a role but all now unfortunately gone.

[Ron Pier]

Neil I can't make Stoneleigh this year! Maybe you can buy up all the Ferret cables, chop them into 3' lengths, sell them around the world, make a fortune and retire young. Just save one for me. Ron