Generator with jxld engine.

ruumar · #1 04-04-10, 22:42

Hello, is there somebody out there that maybey can help me at a instructionsbook.

This generator has come from normandie.

Was sold to a belgian and i have bought it from the belgian.

It has like my daf ya 328 a jxld engine, there some things diferent about it.
Like waterpump,ignition,battery charger and i have been told, the cilinderhead is made that it has a higher compression.

Probely the generator was with an spotlight for aircrafts.

But like the say, pictures tell more then words, so here are some.

Reegarts

Ruud (netherlands)

Phil Waterman · #2 05-04-10, 00:07

Hi Ruumar

This looks like a generator that a long time friend in the MV hobby has, I've forwarded your information request to him. Let you know if he has a source on manuals.

Cheers Phil

ruumar · #3 05-04-10, 16:26

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Originally Posted by Phil Waterman

Hi Ruumar

This looks like a generator that a long time friend in the MV hobby has, I've forwarded your information request to him. Let you know if he has a source on manuals.

Cheers Phil

Thanx a lot, would be nice.

Phil Waterman · #4 05-04-10, 16:36

But Steve do you have any thoughts on where to find the manuals?

Cheers Phil

Alex Blair (RIP) · #5 05-04-10, 16:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil Waterman

But Steve do you have any thoughts on where to find the manuals?

Cheers Phil

Hi Phil.
As usual I think this manual may fill the bill ..while it may not be the exact "L" model manual..which I don't know the difference,if you get a hold of Mr Manual,Mark 2,Grant Bowker ,he can provide this manual..

#108:326 Pages
TM9-1706
Hercules JXD gasoline engine for scout
cars 13 Sep 42

I think Grant is busy keeping track of BooBee and his shenanigans at the barn..Hope you are coming up to the thrash at Boobees in June..Didn't get enough chance to gab the last visit..

Grant Bowker · #6 05-04-10, 17:46

Like Alex I don't know the difference between the JXLD and JXD engines. I did find a reference to an experimental replacement of the JXD in an armourd car with a JXLD, so they must have been at least similar in mounting points and general size. Has anyone seen a table that decodes the letter code for the Hercules engines?
It seems to me that if you can find the manual for the exact engine it is a better choice than one that is only similar. I don't know if the military published a manual for the JXLD. Does your generator have a data plate that lists the manuals that apply to the generator set? There seem to be several online sellers of old tractor manuals who list manuals for the JXLD. I have not bought from any of them to be able to comment on their service. One of them is http://www.antiquetractors.com/conte...nuals_list.htm

Dr Deuce · #7 05-04-10, 12:49

I had one of these a few years ago. It is a 3 phase any voltage up to 480 by strapping jumpers.

The unit (IMHO) is one of the worst designed HMVs I have ever seen! It has the gas tank up high and has to be fueled from the top. The batteries are mounted high, it has a narrow track and very short WB. It is VERY top heavy. I filpped mine! It was difficult to back it up even with a bulldozer due to the short wheelbase. It is very difficult to service the mag as it is almost against the bellhousing. There are thrust "buttons" on the cam and accessory (water pump/mag) shaft. If they are not kept adjusted, the shafts will move back and forth and take the seals out of the water pump and maybe even the pump housing.

What can I say nice about it....? Hmmm I got it for free and got more money when I sold it for the engine.

ruumar · #8 05-04-10, 16:41

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Originally Posted by Dr Deuce

I had one of these a few years ago. It is a 3 phase any voltage up to 480 by strapping jumpers.

The unit (IMHO) is one of the worst designed HMVs I have ever seen! It has the gas tank up high and has to be fueled from the top. The batteries are mounted high, it has a narrow track and very short WB. It is VERY top heavy. I filpped mine! It was difficult to back it up even with a bulldozer due to the short wheelbase. It is very difficult to service the mag as it is almost against the bellhousing. There are thrust "buttons" on the cam and accessory (water pump/mag) shaft. If they are not kept adjusted, the shafts will move back and forth and take the seals out of the water pump and maybe even the pump housing.

What can I say nice about it....? Hmmm I got it for free and got more money when I sold it for the engine.

Thanx for the info about the waterpump.

I have bought it for backup power at home, not to go ride with it ore what so ever.

And i like it to restore those things.

Fueltanks i never use, i always use jerrycans, after a while i put the fuel in my car and by new one for the generator, so it can't get old.

Battery's whon't be installed also, 1 kabel from my daf to the generator is enough.

And i bought it for the engine, got 2 daf's and both with jxld engine's, i know that engines for a generator are different then the engines for the cars.

It's just i whant to have it generator.

But mine was not for free.

Greetings.