Chorehorse question.

[Ron Pier]

Brian, what can you tell me about mine? It has model number CH1 395-5 but has a different control knob from the others shown. Ron

[BCA]

Ron: Maybe the knob is a replacement. In addition there is a long rectangular data plate riveted on the top of the generator to the rear of the control box. What does this plate say? Never seen such a plate.

[Alex van de Wetering]

Lovely work Jordan. Makes me want to spend some time on the restoration of mine.

Here is a question; Brian commented on the pulley and gauge panel, but does anyone know more about the base colour of the sets? Did they follow the same base colours (and dates) as vehicles....Khaki green G3-early war, SCC2 born mid war, SCC15 from 1944 onwards? I think all I have seen are green....non in SSC2?

Alex

[Robin Craig]

Somebody thinks this one is worth it's weight in gold it would seem, does look quite, how would you say, pretty?

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details....teLocale=en_CA

[chris vickery]

US PE-14 model. Not exactly a chorehorse. And yes, he thinks its gold.

[Grant Bowker]

Back in 2015, Brian and I were looking at whether the PU-5008/U and wartime chorehorse could be converted between 12 and 24 volts (and the other way around) and what changes needed to be made to do a conversion. At that time noone seemed to have an answer and I'm wondering if in the last few years anyone has found an answer.

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Grant Bowker

Back in 2015, Brian and I were looking at whether the PU-5008/U and wartime chorehorse could be converted between 12 and 24 volts (and the other way around) and what changes needed to be made to do a conversion. At that time noone seemed to have an answer and I'm wondering if in the last few years anyone has found an answer.

One solution would be that if you have a WW2 era 12 volt one and need my PU-5008 post war 24 volt rework we could trade. It must be possible as all the post war 24 volt ones are re-purposed 12 volt ones. I think it has to be where you position the brush on the armature.

[Grant Bowker]

Unfortunately, I also have the PU-5008 24 volt version so am wondering what might be needed to set it back to the 12 volt version. But, thanks for the offer.

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Grant Bowker

Unfortunately, I also have the PU-5008 24 volt version so am wondering what might be needed to set it back to the 12 volt version. But, thanks for the offer.

We're in the same boat. I need to "WW2-ize" my PU-5008. It has the original brown WW2 paint under the OD so that's easy to match. The data and spec plate will be a problem, and of course the 12/24 volt issue.

[Jordan Baker]

I really should compare my wartime ones to the postwar rebuild ones

[Ron Pier]

Originally Posted by BCA

Ron: Maybe the knob is a replacement. In addition there is a long rectangular data plate riveted on the top of the generator to the rear of the control box. What does this plate say? Never seen such a plate.

Hi Brian. The brass plate has serial number G12775 and a logo with LSE. Maybe they did a refurb to the motor at some time? Ron

[Jordan Baker]

With the help of Charlie Fitton, we got the Chorehorse running. Next up for me is figuring out the wiring to get the generator charging.

Anyway enjoy the videos.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6fYii3fsvE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_ANu-CUxdo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScHkmya_egA

[chris vickery]

Got one of my two going this morning as well. Just a bit of fresh fuel and that was about it. The other, no spark so I think the mag need a cleaning.

[Jordan Baker]

Chris would it be possible for you to take some pictures of the wiring behind the control panel? Ive had to replace a few wires due to insulation falling apart. I think I have it all hooked up properly but Im not too sure.

[chris vickery]

Jordan
I will try to get you some pics later today or tomorrow.
May I add that mine actually charges😛

[Neil Ashley]

Originally Posted by Ron Pier

Hi Brian. The brass plate has serial number G12775 and a logo with LSE. Maybe they did a refurb to the motor at some time? Ron

From memory I sold you that but with the knowledge we now have it is clearly a Canadian Engine with British Electrics. Quite when it happened is anyone's guess but now we know that there was British late war production it could still be a war-time rebuild.

[Ron Pier]

I probably did buy it from you Neil (memory!). I'm happy to have a mixture of British/Canadian.....As is my carrier. Ron

[Jordan Baker]

Well I have managed to get some power coming from the chorehorse. However I have discovered that my relay switch does not work and I can't seem to change the output with the rheostat. However I do have a severe lack of electrical knowledge and don't really know what im doing. So it might simply be me.

I was also shown as rather nice NOS oil bath air cleaner from a chorehorse. I found it interesting that the decal was masked off and then the SCC2 was sprayed. However you can still make out the original satin black finish along the edges.

For those interested, the small engine crowd has created a demand for the decals and they can be bought online. They are the same decal as used on the Universal Carrier oil bath engine crankcase breather.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/151763443409...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[Bruce MacMillan]

Originally Posted by Jordan Baker

Well I have managed to get some power coming from the chorehorse.

The generator puts out DC voltage. I noticed your meter is set to AC voltage.
What is the DC value?