Love your medium weight nite lite, I just purchased one of those, runs fine, did you notice that the spark plugs are in the block and not in the head, take care of your pride and joy, old engine nut myself, thank for showing it!
I have a similar one, but mine has the automatic start, and was used at a remote summer home. The starting battery was used to sense a load (such as a light turned on), and then the generator started to run the load. Back in those days DC motors were more available, and lights and AC/DC appliances such as toasters or waffle irons could be run, too.
Great old engine to show. I know that the Navy had portable light plants that were used by the Seabees in WW2. My dad used to use a similar one in his hunting camp when I was a kid. Thanks for sharing
I have four of these: 2=110VAC, 1=110VDC, 1=32VDC. The AC models were demannd start using 24VDC through the exciter windings of the alternator., but could hand start also. I saw a few with no crank. I ran my shop off these for several years. Very quiet and economical to use.
Id be curious to talk to you about these if i could get in contact. I just picked up a 110 and am working on it. Not many people out there with any know how about them!
Id be curious to talk to you about these if i could get in contact. I just picked up a 110 and am working on it. Not many people out there with any know how about them!
Pete. That little plant looks very similar to a starter power pack for carrier based aircraft. The one I saw was with an F4 Corsair named Alberta Blue that used to fly air shows in western Canada. I think that would explain the direct current.
Since the Navy useds DC power aboard ships, it wouldn't surprise me if this wasn't used for emergency power in damage control situations aboard a ship in WWII. Most people would probably be surprised at how small the output was of aux generators were back then. Any idea what the KW output of the unit is?
I have seen similar units that the U.S. Navy used on PT Boats during WWII to supply power to the electric stove and refrigerator.when the main engines were not running It was a necessity in the South Pacific. They referred to them as auxiliary engines.
I love it! A bit like swatting at a fly with a bazooka but still very cool. Love your videos! You remind me of my shop teacher and that is a great memory.
I have a AC version that just earlier this week got me through a power outage overnight. started right up after sitting at least 2 years in sub zero temperatures and ran the whole house no problem
I've got a 1950's GE welder and an old Case 140 square baler that are each powered by Wisconsin VF4 and VE4 respectively. I've recently cleaned up the magnetos to improve spark (dramatically) but they are still very hard to start being hand-crank only. They are still in good condition. Probably need valve lapping and adjustment.
What a coinsidence you uploaded this, I have a similar gen 1.5 KW AC. However mine has and automatic start controller for emergency stand by use. Just got mine running last night, not I need to go throught the gen head to make power.
didn't they send them out to build air strips on the islands ? Not to mention building quanset huts and barracks and such while the ships serviced and supplied other spots on other islands.
I like old engines too and just love the sound of this beauty but would kill for $4 a gallon of gas - we're paying the equivalent of $8.30 over here in the UK!
$4 a gallon! Wow, that's cheap. Over this side of the pond it's around $9 per gallon. Even taking into account the difference between UK and US gallons, you're still getting a great price.
How do you get it out of the workshop/garage? You have a small Fork Truck or Pallet jack? ~ It sounds sweet, probably has another 40-50 years in it! Nothing, is made to last these days, especially with our "throw away" society. ~~ Thanks for sharing this with us!
She runs nice Pete! Surprisingly so with the flooding carb & all. Do you know the HP rating on this engine? I know all the old military ratings were way below what the rating would be today.
I have the flat 4 6.5KV generator very similar. Needs a rebuild kit for the fuel pump. has a 6 screw top looks similar to the ones on a flat head ford V8 motor So much so I am thinking that the rebuild kit would fit my pump. Any part numbers advice would be appreciated
There's an old Kohler gen mounted to a cement base in the basement of my falilies morel. It looks like an old model T ford or something-all black and looks like it has never been used. The exhaust was never connected so it definitely wasn't used in the motel. Wonder if it's worth anything.
Hi Tublicain I watch all your videos and the machine ones are good teaching tools, not to this video this is whare new and old will meet, most of todays generators are dc to ac, do if you get a inverter and hook it up to this you can run your yard equipmnet, a cheap test will be to tak one of those car inverters and run the dc to from this to the inverter, watch your plus and minus to you don't let the some out, you would have to find out how many amps DC to size for the corrct inverter, Tj
Well, since no one else will ask, I guess I'll have to be the one to ask. Would you consider parting with it? If so, please let me know. Not able to post to post my email. Just let me know on here and I find a way to contact you. Love these old machines and I SURE could use this one to run an Off-Grid Machine Shop I'm building. Jim b
I feel sorry for both of you people. Lost your sense of proportion due to some weird stress. This thread is not immune to the rational degradation stemming from unharnessed stress. However, most of us who have been following for years possess a sounder and more grounded judgment in their comments that are made here. No need to be vulgar, overgeneralized, or blatantly hostile towards the rest of us so if you can't say something constructive, say nothing at all please.
"It might start on fire momentarily" he calmly says....
LOL!
That's the coolest night light I've seen! Even with the carb problem it's a good runner!
Love your medium weight nite lite, I just purchased one of those, runs fine, did you notice that the spark plugs are in the block and not in the head, take care of your pride and joy, old engine nut myself, thank for showing it!
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Always a joys to watch your videos. Wish I could have you as a teacher. Not enough like you out in the world any more.
Really neat. I wonder what the history was behind that. Sounds better than most engines today!
Very nice. It's an attest to the reliability that this engine can still run smoothly with the carburetor leaking like that!
I have a similar one, but mine has the automatic start, and was used at a remote summer home. The starting battery was used to sense a load (such as a light turned on), and then the generator started to run the load. Back in those days DC motors were more available, and lights and AC/DC appliances such as toasters or waffle irons could be run, too.
Great old engine to show. I know that the Navy had portable light plants that were used by the Seabees in WW2. My dad used to use a similar one in his hunting camp when I was a kid. Thanks for sharing
"oh boy 4 dollars a gallon too" i love that! that little guy purrs pretty good. that rad would look great all polished up.
I have four of these: 2=110VAC, 1=110VDC, 1=32VDC. The AC models were demannd start using 24VDC through the exciter windings of the alternator., but could hand start also. I saw a few with no crank. I ran my shop off these for several years. Very quiet and economical to use.
Id be curious to talk to you about these if i could get in contact. I just picked up a 110 and am working on it. Not many people out there with any know how about them!
Id be curious to talk to you about these if i could get in contact. I just picked up a 110 and am working on it. Not many people out there with any know how about them!
That is nice to see old equipment still running. I had an old Kohler light plant though not as old. I have a video of it on my channel.
Excellent video. I've always wanted to see on of those old machines running. It runs amazingly well. ~Kat
Nice engine! I really liked that hand crank.
Yes, i like old engines too!
Pete. That little plant looks very similar to a starter power pack for carrier based aircraft. The one I saw was with an F4 Corsair named Alberta Blue that used to fly air shows in western Canada. I think that would explain the direct current.
Beautiful old engine. Thanks for sharing. Get that float fixed before you go broke!
I liked seeing that old Engines are always interesting
Since the Navy useds DC power aboard ships, it wouldn't surprise me if this wasn't used for emergency power in damage control situations aboard a ship in WWII. Most people would probably be surprised at how small the output was of aux generators were back then.
Any idea what the KW output of the unit is?
I have seen similar units that the U.S. Navy used on PT Boats during WWII to supply power to the electric stove and refrigerator.when the main engines were not running It was a necessity in the South Pacific. They
referred to them as auxiliary engines.
You have more neat "toys" than anyone I know! Thanks for sharing!
I love it! A bit like swatting at a fly with a bazooka but still very cool. Love your videos! You remind me of my shop teacher and that is a great memory.
I have a AC version that just earlier this week got me through a power outage overnight. started right up after sitting at least 2 years in sub zero temperatures and ran the whole house no problem
I did not know they made it in alternating current. I sold mine a few years back. Have regretted it ever cents
I've got a 1950's GE welder and an old Case 140 square baler that are each powered by Wisconsin VF4 and VE4 respectively. I've recently cleaned up the magnetos to improve spark (dramatically) but they are still very hard to start being hand-crank only. They are still in good condition. Probably need valve lapping and adjustment.
Nice old iron! I like old engines too, got no room to store them
Yes, I had I had to sell that engine
i like the old engines as well. the seabee's may have used that gen in WWII.
keep the good stuff coming!
What a coinsidence you uploaded this, I have a similar gen 1.5 KW AC. However mine has and automatic start controller for emergency stand by use. Just got mine running last night, not I need to go throught the gen head to make power.
I don't like old engines. I love them. Thjankyou for posting
LOVE IT ! purrs like a kitten
can you do a video on how to make one of those ignition systems work again?
didn't they send them out to build air strips on the islands ? Not to mention building quanset huts and barracks and such while the ships serviced and supplied other spots on other islands.
I have one in the back room, it was found at an old mine in Nevada.
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I like old engines too and just love the sound of this beauty but would kill for $4 a gallon of gas - we're paying the equivalent of $8.30 over here in the UK!
Nice Think about the history it has seen . Thank you.
$4 a gallon! Wow, that's cheap. Over this side of the pond it's around $9 per gallon.
Even taking into account the difference between UK and US gallons, you're still getting a great price.
How do you get it out of the workshop/garage? You have a small Fork Truck or Pallet jack?
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It sounds sweet, probably has another 40-50 years in it! Nothing, is made to last these days, especially with our "throw away" society.
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Thanks for sharing this with us!
Nice piece of equipment, I wonder what you would use for a christmas tree =)
She runs nice Pete! Surprisingly so with the flooding carb & all. Do you know the HP rating on this engine? I know all the old military ratings were way below what the rating would be today.
what a great machine! 4$/gal thanks to the Fed Reserve printing money like it's going out of style!
I have the flat 4 6.5KV generator very similar. Needs a rebuild kit for the fuel pump. has a 6 screw top looks similar to the ones on a flat head ford V8 motor So much so I am thinking that the rebuild kit would fit my pump. Any part numbers advice would be appreciated
forgot you will have to get a dc stepdown trandformer, did not notice the 110 dc in the description, Tj
500 pound night light.... I like it!
I have the same one running 110. Looking to rebuild it. Oil dosent seem to be right? Any advice?
you should get a DC/AC conveter so you can use it in a storm.
There's an old Kohler gen mounted to a cement base in the basement of my falilies morel.
It looks like an old model T ford or something-all black and looks like it has never been used.
The exhaust was never connected so it definitely wasn't used in the motel.
Wonder if it's worth anything.
Neat-put it on ebay
Still there? Id love to see a pic!
Lol great night light!
That puppy may have seen service on Guadalcanal.
i think i would change the generator to 110 AC and keep it vintage of course neat videos
Mine came from a man who claimed it was used at a light beacon alongside Lake Erie.
How many cylinders that kholer engines has, and what year it is.
2
Is it CARB compliant?
Hi Tublicain
I watch all your videos and the machine ones are good teaching tools, not to this video this is whare new and old will meet, most of todays generators are dc to ac, do if you get a inverter and hook it up to this you can run your yard equipmnet, a cheap test will be to tak one of those car inverters and run the dc to from this to the inverter, watch your plus and minus to you don't let the some out, you would have to find out how many amps DC to size for the corrct inverter, Tj
turn the fuel shut off down till it quite's leaking.should still run right. just a fast fix is all. enjoy.
whoa ....that is a nasty leak...
Be careful, that light could overload the generator.
@0:19 “.... I don’t know why the Navy would’ve needed one...”
Maybe , for electricity....
Nice .
Do you want to sell that?
Well, since no one else will ask, I guess I'll have to be the one to ask. Would you consider parting with it? If so, please let me know. Not able to post to post my email. Just let me know on here and I find a way to contact you. Love these old machines and I SURE could use this one to run an Off-Grid Machine Shop I'm building. Jim b
This light plant look like its from a WWII PT boat
could be integrated into a solar system sense they charge dc.
Sure, only the Army would need electricity.
Hard to start eh!
fix the fuel leak! it cant be that hard.
at least all that gas will degrease it for you
I feel sorry for both of you people. Lost your sense of proportion due to some weird stress. This thread is not immune to the rational degradation stemming from unharnessed stress. However, most of us who have been following for years possess a sounder and more grounded judgment in their comments that are made here. No need to be vulgar, overgeneralized, or blatantly hostile towards the rest of us so if you can't say something constructive, say nothing at all please.
Carb leak = self cleaning! (OUCH!) :o]
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lol probably not
I see a magneto
Yes
CB's