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Antique Generators, Light Plants and Old Electric Motors: Questions and answers about restoring and showing old power generation systems.


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Weld Shop Talk - Welding generators, weld practice, techniques, troubles and solutions.
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Fairbanks Morse, Lister, Petter, Witte and other pump injected Diesel oil engines.
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Restoring, operating and maintaining vintage Onan generators.
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Restoring, maintaining and operating vintage Kohler generators.
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Restoring, maintaining and operating Generac generators.
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MEP Mobile Electric Power, APU Auxiliary Power Unit and other military surplus generators.
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Sell antique light plants, vintage generators, old electric motors and related apparatus and parts.
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Classified ads to buy antique light plants, vintage generators, old electric motors and related apparatus.
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This is a thread starter for the purpose of building a F.A.Q. page (frequently asked questions) on ...
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This is a reminder that we have a Classified Ad board on EnginAds.com just for generators and all...
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I found this picture on the net. All it said was electrician in the 1930's converted it from a...
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from an old post and sounds like cattle rustling or a marketing term but for engines........
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I have a Lister ST3 with a 15.5 kW 120/208 3 phase generator. I read the other forums regarding...
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I now have a Katolight 30kw unit for back-up power. I can get the the wiring diagrams for the...
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Hi, I have a 1- 1/2 hp 220 V single phase capacitor start motor on my 13" South Bend lathe. Every...
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Hello i am kinda new to delco lite plants. I just purchased one at a sale and took it home to see...
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I would like the guys in the room to look up this guy. And look what he is doing with generators...
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what type of oil should i use in my 15 kw jc:shrug:
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Have a 20+ year old Coleman Powermate Vantage 7 KW generator. Model # PM0477023 Serial # 72150252...
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First of all I am a novice with this equipment. I have a GM diesel 2-53 with a 15KW Delco genset...
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I just aquired a neat little Ingersol-Rand 2-cylinder, 2-stage compressor from the scrap yard. It's...
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This link appears to be a good source for all kinds of GENERATOR AND TRANSFER CABINET DATA OF ALL...
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GE says Regal-Beloit now owns this motor line. However, when I called RB, they could not find it in...
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I have 2 questions regarding your thoughts on exercising diesel generators. The first question is...
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Anybody know of a source for a manual for this generator? I got two that have sat for years, need...
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My Dad has a Homelite Generator, Model 9A115-1, AC Volts 115, Serial No: 2019115, AMP 26.0, RPM...
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I just acquired a cheap little generator that really made me appreciate the quality, dependability...
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Hi to all am not really up there when it comes to electronics is there any way of testing the diode...
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For those who might be interested, here is a photo of a 1915 GE induction motor I restored. It is...
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What's the best way to clean a fuel tank I've read different ways in doing it, what's way do you...
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in another post re an over voltage problem, that was really an over speed problem, there followed a...
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I'm still working on a DJC that several of you have helped me with. My old digital model 73 Fluke...
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I just bought a HOL GAR 10kw(military rating)genset with a Continental fs162 gas engine. Runs like...
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New guy here from central British Columbia, Canada. I have a Pincor M-2500S generator, bought at a...
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Why would propane fuel line freeze after about 30min run time on a 8.5 kw, approx 12 hp emergency...
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Could anyone help identify the generator shown below? We also need to know how to wire it up. It...
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Hey everyone. I'm new to this forum and I have been reading a few other topics and seems like you...
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I found an American Marc one cylinder electric start diesel hooked up to a heavy generator. anyone...
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I pulled an A O Smith 1/3 hp 1725 rpm 115/208-220 volt motor off of a motor operator for a roll up...
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Can any one point me in the direction of anyone who would have a parts list and a spec sheet maybe...
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I have a GE 5KH390N3255 from a Fairbanks Morse water pump. Its single phase 115V with no capacitors...
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I have a chance to get my hands on a mid 50's to mid 60's Military generator with 209 hours on it....
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Hi from across the pond! Information required on Delco-light 7B12 (750 watts, 12 volts) serial...
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I found this surfing around and thought it would be neat for you fellow delco collectors.. BTW,...
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Hi there, I recently picked up a KUBOTA A2500 Generator cheap as to try and fix it, done all the...
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Hi folks, I have a 3cyl Kubota D600 Diesel engine 14hp @ 3200 rpms. I want to couple it to a...
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need parts manual for winco generator MODEL#PSS35-3/B SERIAL#28870 A98 TYPE#99465-017 ...
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Hello all, This is my Grampa's generator and has some sentimental value to me, so I am trying...
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Hello All. Just curious if anyone has seen one of these oldies. I just recently got it running....
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I just purchased an electric space heater intending to use it in my shop. It is the type that hangs...
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What alloy solder should I use for generator leads, commutator segments, etc. I'm talking about...
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Hello from Ohio!:wave: I'm new here and, of course, looking for some info. A friend of my...
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I just bought an old pincor 25kw cont. pto generator and have 7 days to try it and return if not...
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I scrounged this genset and I am trying to figure out what kind of engine this is. It's got some...
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Hol-gar generators does anyone have any info on them i have one with a bad motor but wires were...
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Where were they used? I found a service manual for one.
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Hey Folks, I have a 45kW genset which I purchased a while ago. It came out of one of the...
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Merry Christmas Everyone!! A buddy of mine ran accross a Winco generator powered by a V-4 Wisc. ...
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I was given a 10 yr old Coleman PowerJunk that was neglected (left out in rain for 5 or 6 years). ...
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