[Milsurplus] 3kW Genset

[Ray Fantini]

Although it’s not directly radio related I just put up a You Tube video of my 1940 Hercules ZXB generator at:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VB2Hn6clw6M



It’s a three phase 3 kW flat head four cylinder engine, for reasons that I cannot completely explain I wanted a flat head engine project so this is it. Also has the added bonus of you start it with a crank. It had a starter motor added when I got it so I kept it and demonstrate how it starts easy when warmed up but cannot imagine trying to start it when it’s cold or lost prime.

Although it would be a stretch now have a way to power three phase transmitters at home.


Ray F/KA3EKH









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