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  1. overlordofmars

    Help With Identity of Old WW2 Diesel Generator On Trailer.

    The spring part of the points was broken. Got a replacement Friday. Now getting it started is another problem, dam rope start.
  2. overlordofmars

    Help With Identity of Old WW2 Diesel Generator On Trailer.

    Ok removed the damaged data plate and found an imprint under in the paint. Its a mode PP198. Any one have a manual for this generator ?
  3. overlordofmars

    Help With Identity of Old WW2 Diesel Generator On Trailer.

    """"The M-17 Mount trailer was for the Quad 50 anti aircraft gun. These have a slight "dish" in the sheet metal at the top inside of the body panels, located about midway from front to back. This was to allow clearance for the "swing "of the quad as it rotated. Also has a tailgate that looks...
  4. overlordofmars

    Help With Identity of Old WW2 Diesel Generator On Trailer.

    Yes she does crank over but the pony motor has bad points. Looking for points as CAT says they no longer stock magneto parts. The radiator is still full of antifreeze and the oil looks clean. We pulled two of the tires off today and checked the axles and brakes, the brakes are still intact ...
  5. overlordofmars

    Help With Identity of Old WW2 Diesel Generator On Trailer.

    Oh one thing I forgot. the generator has a tag on the bottom US Army Air Corps .
  6. overlordofmars

    Help With Identity of Old WW2 Diesel Generator On Trailer.

    I picked up this generator and I need help finding its identity. I know its a WW2 trailer, and the gen set is about the same vintage but the data plates are gone or incomplete. I can make out Signal Corps on one plate with a model 1** ? The rest is illegible. Here is what I can tell you, its...
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