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"Found" project.
"Found" a U-6 (so I've been told) power unit. It's got a generator on it but the generator is pretty well shot, plus it's missing parts. Engine is complete but probably stuck. I say "found" because it's been on my property since I bought the place. It was in an overgrown corner that I have been clearing for more pasture. After studying on this thing a little, I'm thinking maybe it's a potential project for some day when all my other projects are done.
What do you think? Project or parts?
What do you think? Project or parts?
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As long as the block is not cracked I think you have a viable project. Especially if the generator is salvageable.
Bigdog
If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem.
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If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem.
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No cracks nowhere that I can find. No readable plates on the motor, but there is a plate on the generator. There is also something missing from the generator but I'm not sure what. Motor is supposed to be the same as an M. Front end looks like a W-6, hence the U-6 designation. (You guys aren't the only ones I questioned... ) Still got oil in the base. The can is still there on the stack but just barely. I think I'm gonna invest in a blue tarp until I get more of the current projects done. There is a "Palmer Stabilizer" on the governor and it's loose. The guages on the control panel are still there, none broke. Switches are froze up though.
Oh, I found out from the son of the previous owner of the land the generator belonged to the school board. He's head of maintenance there.
Oh, I found out from the son of the previous owner of the land the generator belonged to the school board. He's head of maintenance there.
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If you haven't done so already, remove the sparkplugs and pour some penetrating oil in the cylinders and replace the plugs. That should help when you finally get to work on it.
Bigdog
If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem.
My wife says I don't listen to her. - - - - - - - - Or something like that!
http://www.cubtug.com
If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem.
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http://www.cubtug.com
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Big Fred would be proud!
Bigdog
If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem.
My wife says I don't listen to her. - - - - - - - - Or something like that!
http://www.cubtug.com
If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem.
My wife says I don't listen to her. - - - - - - - - Or something like that!
http://www.cubtug.com
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What a cool find. I wouldn't write off the generator so fast though. Those old generators were built out of increadibly better materials than anything that you find today. If you can find an old timer with an armature shop, he may know all of the tricks to bring it back to life. It is definitely worth the effort, as you will never find anything that comes half way close to that thing.
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