annosL Officially Full-On Dubber
378 posts · joined Dec 2008 ·
coupla pics of a vw generator, Viet Nam 1971
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AUST ARMY VW 240v AC generator in Viet Nam in 1971
vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday
16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
yes they worked well
thats NOT you behind the engine is it ???
thats NOT you behind the engine is it ???
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409
annosL Officially Full-On Dubber
378 posts · joined Dec 2008 ·
Nah not me but I took the pic though, the guy there was a Sig., as they were responsible for setting up power and wiring for the Command Post in FireSupportBases, both pics are of the same genny but at two different locations, pretty quiet gensets for their vintage and even under load worked well even in monsoonal humidity
vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday
16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
from memory they only reved to 2k and had the govenor fitted which made them rev under load
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409
volumex Officially Full-On Dubber
389 posts · joined Jul 2005 ·
annosL Officially Full-On Dubber
378 posts · joined Dec 2008 ·
Typical Army manual Volumex, thanks for showing, I see Dunlite made 'em, aren't they Aussie?
Were you in RAEME?
Were you in RAEME?
68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --
11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
vw54 wrote:from memory they only reved to 2k and had the governor fitted which made them rev under load
similar to VICTA 4 STROKE lawnmowers... lol
actually... there wouldn't be any carbon tax on one of those generators if You got one now... lol
240v AC 50 Hertz or cycles per second..
GREAT....
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vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber
4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 ·
I would of thought 3000rpm would equal 50Hz? as 3000rpm = 50rps
71 notchback,
Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE
volumex Officially Full-On Dubber
389 posts · joined Jul 2005 ·
Last photo shows they were governed at 3000 rpm.
I'm not ex-army - I just bought the generator off my boss who picked it up at a disposal auction, and it came with plenty of paperwork including the manual. I've been meaning to get it running, but I still need to get a round tuit.
I'm not ex-army - I just bought the generator off my boss who picked it up at a disposal auction, and it came with plenty of paperwork including the manual. I've been meaning to get it running, but I still need to get a round tuit.
annosL Officially Full-On Dubber
378 posts · joined Dec 2008 ·
My sheds full of round tuits!
vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber
4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 ·
lol yeah me too including the shed itself 🙅
71 notchback,
Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE
Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang
9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·
Volumex, just wondering is it a single port or twin being 73?
most industrial engines I've seen were all single port.
Just noticed the 4thou/0.10mm clearance and the 0.4mm plug gap.
4 thou was ok for twin ports but singles should really be abit looser than that about 6 thou/0.15mm,
Also pretty small plug gap, I know they under less load than a car but still I've always run 0.6mm on a stock application.
most industrial engines I've seen were all single port.
Just noticed the 4thou/0.10mm clearance and the 0.4mm plug gap.
4 thou was ok for twin ports but singles should really be abit looser than that about 6 thou/0.15mm,
Also pretty small plug gap, I know they under less load than a car but still I've always run 0.6mm on a stock application.
volumex Officially Full-On Dubber
389 posts · joined Jul 2005 ·
I'll have a look tonight. From the records, the genset had 3 new motors from 82 to 2000. It first entered service in 1968, but I have no paperwork until 1982 - it might have been through heaps more.
seagull Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber
4,979 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·
That was the year I was born.
any chance you would of known the following Perth Guys they were in the same platoon ( I guess they would of been 19 or 20 years of age )
John fisher ( now passed away )
Adriano Giacomel ( Jaco )
any chance you would of known the following Perth Guys they were in the same platoon ( I guess they would of been 19 or 20 years of age )
John fisher ( now passed away )
Adriano Giacomel ( Jaco )
Looking for that special lady : PM me for coffee & cake
annosL Officially Full-On Dubber
378 posts · joined Dec 2008 ·
Nah sorry Seagull, I served with infantry 3RAR but can,t place names to sig.platoon, if you know their unit or who they were attached with I could trace maybe
mackaymanx Custom Title Time!
1,611 posts · joined Jan 2006 ·
Here are some more pictures of this type of generator, pick this up today.
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Quote of the week
"Do I wish to send them to you again, nope, no interest can't be bothered really, to much hassle for little or no return."
[IMG]https://www.vw-mplate.com/mplate2-18600.png[/IMG]
"Do I wish to send them to you again, nope, no interest can't be bothered really, to much hassle for little or no return."
[IMG]https://www.vw-mplate.com/mplate2-18600.png[/IMG]
68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --
11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
looks to be a 1200 single port engine
does it have a generator??
or is it just a shaft with fan on the end...??
LEE
does it have a generator??
or is it just a shaft with fan on the end...??
LEE
- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---
mackaymanx Custom Title Time!
1,611 posts · joined Jan 2006 ·
This is a fully operational unit, it was running and working about five hours ago.
The logbook has the same numbers as the manual above, so single port 1600(Crank start only)
The logbook has the same numbers as the manual above, so single port 1600(Crank start only)
Quote of the week
"Do I wish to send them to you again, nope, no interest can't be bothered really, to much hassle for little or no return."
[IMG]https://www.vw-mplate.com/mplate2-18600.png[/IMG]
"Do I wish to send them to you again, nope, no interest can't be bothered really, to much hassle for little or no return."
[IMG]https://www.vw-mplate.com/mplate2-18600.png[/IMG]
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7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 ·
great piece of history
thanks for sharing 👍
thanks for sharing 👍
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Z = Z2 + C1/r = 1/0 = infinity
Barrels www.barrelman.com.au
VW Workshop - aircooledgarage.com.au
allcooled.com.au
annosL Officially Full-On Dubber
378 posts · joined Dec 2008 ·
Looks in good nick, keep it goin!
MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth
3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·
Give it to me biatzsch😢
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Special Air Service Chief "Gunna"
1,769 posts · joined Oct 2004 ·
what sort of $$$ does something like this go for?
Calling all NSW Mid North Coast Veedubbers
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whatnow Custom Title Time!
1,000 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·
thankyou and welcome home.annosL wrote:Nah sorry Seagull, I served with infantry 3RAR but can,t place names to sig.platoon, if you know their unit or who they were attached with I could trace maybe
Lucky Phil Wolfsburg Wizard
480 posts · joined Aug 2010 ·
I remember working on one of these as an apprentice in the RAAF in about '83.
They were called a "Generator, portable, 2man.
I would like to see 2 guys trying to carry one!
They were called a "Generator, portable, 2man.
I would like to see 2 guys trying to carry one!
RISKY4LIFE Officially Full-On Dubber
308 posts · joined Jul 2010 ·
i was at an auction about 6 years ago where there was about 80 for sale and best one (very nice ) went for a little over 1KSpecial Air Service wrote:what sort of $$$ does something like this go for?
and the rest where 550- 800 ish
in rows of ten and the cheapest row 8 sold for $375 each
Willie Slammed & Awesome Dubber
77 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·
I worked on these when I was a mechanic in RAEME - a few years back now....
They were 1600 single port, with a magneto. As long as the oil was changed regularly and were not operated in confined spaces, they gave great service.
I got one from a surplus auction many moons ago. Put a distributor in, changed manifold and carby (I had a home made manifold with a side draught weber set-up) and put it in a '69 lowlight Kombi I had. The kombi was sold about 2 years later with the motor still going strong.
They were 1600 single port, with a magneto. As long as the oil was changed regularly and were not operated in confined spaces, they gave great service.
I got one from a surplus auction many moons ago. Put a distributor in, changed manifold and carby (I had a home made manifold with a side draught weber set-up) and put it in a '69 lowlight Kombi I had. The kombi was sold about 2 years later with the motor still going strong.
1975 L-Bug
Uber Kafer Wolfsburg Wizard
414 posts · joined Nov 2009 ·
got several questions regarding the model pictured above.
Does anyone know what oil can be used in the governor. It states that SAE 10 oil is required, so is there a product thats readily available that suits that requirement.?
Anyone have a part number etc for the replaceable air cleaner paper element?
What went in the box in the compartment below the control panel?
Has anyone got a full electrical schematic, operating specs etc for the gen-set?
Anyone got any parts or literature not needed and they want to go to a good home, I just bought one in top condition and want to keep it that way.
thanks.
Does anyone know what oil can be used in the governor. It states that SAE 10 oil is required, so is there a product thats readily available that suits that requirement.?
Anyone have a part number etc for the replaceable air cleaner paper element?
What went in the box in the compartment below the control panel?
Has anyone got a full electrical schematic, operating specs etc for the gen-set?
Anyone got any parts or literature not needed and they want to go to a good home, I just bought one in top condition and want to keep it that way.
thanks.
mackaymanx Custom Title Time!
1,611 posts · joined Jan 2006 ·
What went in the box in the compartment below the control panel?
The Log Book
The Log Book
Quote of the week
"Do I wish to send them to you again, nope, no interest can't be bothered really, to much hassle for little or no return."
[IMG]https://www.vw-mplate.com/mplate2-18600.png[/IMG]
"Do I wish to send them to you again, nope, no interest can't be bothered really, to much hassle for little or no return."
[IMG]https://www.vw-mplate.com/mplate2-18600.png[/IMG]
JEP1957 Learner Dubber
7 posts · joined Jul 2012 ·
Hi
Just wondering if anyone has a manual for 10kva army vw generator as i have a problem with my generator, it generates 300volts and i cannot adjust it down. Any healp greatly appreciated. Thanks John
Just wondering if anyone has a manual for 10kva army vw generator as i have a problem with my generator, it generates 300volts and i cannot adjust it down. Any healp greatly appreciated. Thanks John
subimanx Casual Dubber
47 posts · joined Jul 2005 ·
Slow the engine RPM. Does it generate that much under load ???? Does the final trim pot work??? check the voltage with a multimeter so you dont rely on just the 30+ year old guage. ALSO if anyone has a manual i will happilly pay for it or a copy........