It looks like a standard gen set from the tags, just has a special switching set up. You might be able to completely disconnect from the switching assembly and run and test as a normal 3ph set? Can you post a picture of the diagram/ tag for the switching assembly, might be possible to bypass the switching ,but leave it in place to keep it original as possible.

Hi Tom.
there has been a lot of discussion in the past on the standard gen sets.
I did a bit of a search and came up with one, there was another one with extensive trouble shooting where a chap used, a D2 engine, to power a total energy system but found most of his trouble was simply a faulty brand new digital amp meter
Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Eddie B.

www.acmoc.org/bb/showthread.php?21924-D3...ghlight=gen+set+data

"7upuller" wrote:

Hey TomSeaBee,

Dumped the Can, InBox is empty.

Ok Glen. Sent one your way.
Thanks again and have a great weekend.
Tom

Hi Tom,
I may be jumping the gun with posting these as we are not yet sure of the type of regulation you have.
Hope these help.
Also have data on the internal connections if needed.
Cheers,
Eddie B.

"josh" wrote:

It looks like a standard gen set from the tags, just has a special switching set up. You might be able to completely disconnect from the switching assembly and run and test as a normal 3ph set? Can you post a picture of the diagram/ tag for the switching assembly, might be possible to bypass the switching ,but leave it in place to keep it original as possible.

Hi Josh,
I'm out of town right now but will post a picture of the schematic when I return. None of the extra control circuitry is detailed on that schematic. Just the normal charger, oil pressure and temp shut down and other normal stuff common to that vintage genset.

I'll post a bunch of pics of the genset. One of the reasons this thing weighs 5000# is the thickness of the metal used in all of the parts of the genset not associated with the actual engine and generator. The genset is about 50% longer than the US version. A fuel tank under the whole length of the genset is fabricated using 1/4" steel. The cover panels are fabricated with a gauge steel just under 3/16" thick. The weight of the top and side panels are over 500#.

I'm having a problem thinking of a good reason to make this stuff this heavy. It wouldn't be bulletproof for anything but very light small arms fire. I don't know why but I do know I won't put the panels back on after I took them off and stacked them against the wall.

Tom

"edb" wrote:

Hi Tom,
I may be jumping the gun with posting these as we are not yet sure of the type of regulation you have.
Hope these help.
Also have data on the internal connections if needed.
Cheers,
Eddie B.

Thanks Eddie,
This gives me a great starting point on trouble shooting. This thing will be simple once I'm able to separate it from all the extra bells and whistles.

I can't get over how much this group is willing to help with "someone else's problem". This world would be a much better place if people were willing to lend a hand for something not directly impacting their pocketbook. I do church related mission work on international construction projects and it's curious how it takes 2-3 days to establish credibility with the people you are working with on a new project. They don't understand why you are doing it and don't trust your motives at first. Once they realize there are no strings attached, it's a whole new experience and both you and the client enjoy the experience.

Sorry for the soapbox but thank you again.

Tom

Few more pics.

Hey TomSeaBee,

Sorry for the delay, had a 397 in my way. My son got the manual and your address, he has it on the way.
Glen

"7upuller" wrote:

Hey TomSeaBee,

Sorry for the delay, had a 397 in my way. My son got the manual and your address, he has it on the way.
Glen

This genset doesn't have the conventional voltage regulator. I think when it was overhauled in 1989, it was refitted with a different AC voltage regulator and battery charger. The AC regulator is a Regohm unit from Norwalk, Conn. The battery charger is a Asco (Automatic Switch Co. from Floram Park, NJ) 24v unit. These are much newer looking than the other 1952 vintage stuff in the genset.

Well, it looks like my original request for a manual might require moving to the discussion forum.
I bypassed all the stuff today and put a voltmeter on the brushes of the exciter. No output/dead as a hammer.
I guess a discussion is in order.

Thanks for the help here!
Tom