[MRCA] 3kW Genset

[KA1LHZ]

I actually have 2 Hercules ZXB powered gensets too. I got 1 in NJ and 1 
in VT. I even have original engine manuals from Hercules just before 
they went out of business and the original spares kit was in one of 
them. They were used in WW-II to power the steering motors in quad 50 
anti-aircraft gun batteries (That was what I was told) The engines were 
also used as a diesel starting motor.

Haven't used them in years but want to hang on to them for historical 
purposes.

73

DE KA1LHZ


On 4/6/20 3:58 PM, Ray Fantini wrote:
>
> 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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