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Interesting,
It appears to be either a Machinery Trailer, Type “22 K.W. Generator” or a Machinery Trailer, “R.E. 25 K.W. Generator”. Images from Vol VII of the Design Record attached. I wonder if there is a long-term member of MLU who lives in the general area that has a collection of various types of CMP trailers who might be interested? Barry? Colin |
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Years ago I would have been all over this, I wanted one in the worst way. Unfortunately I no longer have anything to tow it with (and the wife would kill me). I only hope someone gets it to restore and not to strip out the flathead.
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My guess is 22 k.w.Generator based on two elements: 1) the proportions of the transverse toolbox ahead of the main enclosure, and 2) absence of the separate V-belt driven welding generator mounted above the main generator (though this could have been removed at a later date...) that should be present on the 25 KW version. Interesting to see lights typical of earlier M-series on the back of the trailer - this might be a post-service modification (though these lights would have been more expensive than commercial units) or might say something about how long the trailer remained in service. I believe the 2x duplex outlets that seem to be in commercial boxes, wired with "Romex" would also be later additions. More info: The enclosure is the later style - plain panels instead of the louvered ones found on early production (shown in the AEDB photos posted by Colin). The fuel tank appears to be a replacement, smaller tank. But, the original straps may still be there, folded forward. Though the trailer/generator may be worthy of preservation as an unusual survivor, it probably won't be too practical as a source of back-up power as both the 22KW and 25KVA are listed in their manuals as providing 110 VDC power. Given the stated 110 VDC output, I'm puzzled about the (likely added) outlets shown in the photos. Did the owner do some creative wiring or did they use it for loads that can accept the DC power (lighting? small heater?). Last edited by Grant Bowker; 20-06-21 at 13:43. |
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Guys, just convince the wifey you need this should there be a wide spread, prolonged, multi day black out so you do not have to live like the Amish, or Canada in the 1860s.
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Stop it. I don't need any encouragement.
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And part 2, the generator.
Agree, I hope is will be preserved as a unit! 199162710_4194985813878230_140336219952263817_n.jpg 198808364_4194985847211560_7700487108703092267_n.jpg 198798185_4194985837211561_7037755142712518025_n.jpg 198999896_4194985830544895_4394093035281249020_n.jpg
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Colin I saw this add about 6:00 am yesterday morning and had my finger on the button all day long. I went to a patio supper with Les Fisher, Brian Gough and my son. After a brief discussion with them I planned to sleep on it. Today cooler heads have prevailed and I will sadly leave it for someone else.
Thanks Paul for posting this. Barry |
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Look at that Instrument Panel, using a '37-'39 instrument cluster and the choke and throttle knobs from a CMP (or '40-'41 Commercial). I've seen a lot of GM Diesel gensets that use Delco instruments, but this is the first Ford unit I've seen to do it. This unit would clean up and display nicely. Don't let the Hot Rodders get it!
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