Vintage WW2 Portable Generator SSP-12 Power Unit
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ก.ย. 2024
- In this video, see a detailed overview of a vintage portable generator from WW2. The demonstration includes a description of the different components of the power unit along with starting, running, and powering an AC work light bulb.
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My Grandfather gave me one of these when I was kid back in the 60's. The Sound brought back some fond memories
I'm actually trying to copy this using a 50 cc 4 stroke engine running a permanent magnet scooter motor step down regulated to a 100 watt. Inverter. Wish me luck and thanks for posting
that thing doesn't look "old" per say but the design really gives away the 40s vibe.
I'm also eyeballing a 46 cj2a to convert to an mb and this one I saw I might have to jump on
Awesome find! $200 is not unreasonable given the complete set of kit and the coolness factor - you could take that camping :)
Wow, I really need to get one of these
Way cool .
Made to last .
good video, i love it!
Its a wonderful little gen-set, and would probably power a field radio for special operations.
Stay very heavy on the oil. That engine most likely has plain bearings.
I heard from some older gents in my engine club that lauson made a small engine like this for radio equipment during the war. I run 16:1 mixed with non-detergent sae 30 in my 60s and older two strokes. Smokes like heck, but it's better for the bearing material.
That's so cute. Would be perfect to power a light and some small radio equipment. If you're willing to risk it, could even be used today to charge a cell phone and run some LED lights while camping, maybe even a fan.
This is very cool. I have generator from the 60s made by the United States Power corporation. I can’t find another one like it or much online.
Darn it~!~ I had the chance to buy that exact ww2 generator when I lived in Douglasville Georgia~!~ At Bill's Flea-market~!~ The vendor wanted around $50 dollars~!~ It came with the same storage bag and small tool kit~!~
im a big war buff ive never seen one of these !
Sounds like it’s running too slow, what was the frequency at when running with a load?
Where do you find those wouldn't mind getting one
I find stuff like this mostly on ebay
Maybe it charges a battery pack for a radio instead of a hand crank charger
Damn man now I want one. Can I order one on Amazon?
It looks cute
how long will it run before it's dry out of fuel
It will run a long time on that little tank. It runs for about 2 minutes on just what's in the carb bowl after I shutoff the petcock.
WW2 Jeep and Rifle did you find it in that condition? how much did it run you?
I found it in this condition. Did some minor carburetor cleaning to get it to run. Paid $200 for it. That's more than I wanted to pay, but it is so complete with the spare parts, tools, and intact canvas bag accessories that I couldn't pass it up.
WW2 Jeep and Rifle it's funny I probably found the one you bought just before I read this
The genset was used for a transmitter/receiver set for the OSS (Now called the CIA) more information on it here: militaryradio.com/spyradio/oss.html . The genset is 400Hz BTW....
Is it two or four stroke
115 v at 400 cycles. DO NOT hook an electric motor up. lights, all good. Computer parts...no go... throws clocking off. These were meant to run aircraft electronics
Took me ages to figure out what I have...finally discovered it is an old radio generator. I only have the engine and would love to complete it with a stator and rotor. anybody can help?
THIS YOU SELL THAT UNIT
This generator you got to change the oil 5h or less
It's a 2 cycle engine. Fuel/oil mix like a weedeater.