Gen set info please

Ron Pier · #1 27-01-11, 08:51

Well I just weighed mine and it's about 44 pounds (20kg). It measures 14"L 14"H 7.5"W. My tiny little spare NOS spark plug is shown also. Ron

Neil Ashley · #2 27-01-11, 09:02

You beat me to it Ron.

My bath room scales last night said 18kg.

Ron Pier · #3 27-01-11, 15:53

You could be right Neil. My bathroom scales were rocking on the concrete floor of the shed and I sort of rounded it up. But better to look at the higher figure for shipping purposes. Ron

charlie fitton · #4 27-01-11, 17:08

Ron Pier; Well I just weighed mine and it's about 44 pounds (20kg). It measures 14"L 14"H 7.5"W. My tiny little spare NOS spark plug is shown also. Ron

Exactly what I needed to know.

(now how's about copies of any technical documents? - they're almost as much fun as the real thing..)

The tiny engine on this thing is most interesting.

thanks again.

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Neil Ashley · #5 27-01-11, 18:47

Your exhaust Ron should obviously be on the end of 3ft (from memory) flexiable metal hose.

Who is the maker of your set Ron.

Ron Pier · #6 27-01-11, 20:00

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 · #7 27-01-11, 22:08

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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 · #8 28-01-11, 07:26

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

Cheers Ron

Neil Ashley · #9 28-01-11, 09:08

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.