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It is really both ideas, I like to know what brand of tools were used during WWII that were supplied and also use them as required. Currently, I'm posting on SmokStak, G503 and Steel Soldiers to get the most of the collective of ideas to fix, repair and yes get to a running condition. This...

Sorry I was just hoping to find tools here, the PE-197 generator is rarer than the M5's that preceded it. It's hard to find old parts or tools for this Hercules engine, Ebay is mostly the only choice. Thanks, Mac

Hello all, The Flathead Valve Spring Lifter is needed now? Any help to purchase, borrow or use in the SF Bay Area or Sac Delta area would be greatly appreciated to repair my WW2 PE-197 Generator, Hercules ZXB engine. Thanks, Mac

Looking for specific tools to work on my old generator as listed in the TM 11-940. 1. Oil can 1/2 pint - flexible metal spout 2. Flathead Valve Spring Lifter 3. Tappet Wrenches ( 2 each) 3/8"x7/16" 4. Set of Open End Wrenches listed below: a) 3/8" x 7/16" b) 1/2" x 9/16" c) 19/32" x...

Found the welting from Willys Works in Tucson, AZ. Question: I've read that the M5 & M6 were Hercules ZXB powered, Also that ZXA version or ZXB engine was used in the PU-286B/G Gensets. What other Genset's used the Hercules ZXB engine? Any MEP units? Thanks, Mac

I'm now looking for some new oil cloth welting or also known as braided oil cloth lacing for my 1944 PE-197 Power Unit for the door panels. I need approx. 9' length, 3/4" wide, same as used on the WIllys Grill & Hood contact welting. Must be one length if possible. Thanks, Mac

I've been doing lots of research on this Hercules ZXB powered PE-197 GenSet. Gone thru the wiring diagram and mapped how I'm going to replace all the wiring, with new cloth covered wiring, the fuel pump repaired and carb rebuilt. I was light sanding the outside metal shell today and found...

I was wondering if how many people have one of these to share info and use or operation. Also looking for a rebuild kit for the AC brand Glass Bowl Fuel Pump. Also new parts for the Zenith fuel strainer to the Carb. Thanks, Mac

Well, I've been cleaning up the GenSet, Received the original PE-197 Manual and ordered a gasket set from Hercano yesterday, called 1800-magneto for Bosch points & condensor, only problem I have now is to find new metal core sparkplug wiring. Do I look to old model T's for the wiring? The...

Now the nuts and bolts of the Genset are needed. I removed the shroud last night and found a resident Salamander behind the operator panel. Basically I drained the oil and checked the oil cannister filter and found it has a Lee brand L-70FR Filter which will be replaced. What type of oil...

Update: I purchased a manual for the PE-197, so I've seen on YouTube working example(s) of the ZXB Hercules powered Flat head 4-Cyl. engine, I guess the farmers in this country used these powerplants after the WWII. It's going to be a fun and challenging project out of the ordinary for me. I...

Good morning all, Yesterday I purchased a WWII Signal Corps Hobart Bros. PE-197 Genset. I have no knowledge of these Genset versions but it is a nice compact unit. Missing one lower panel, complete with handcrank, req's a 6 Volt battery. I'm going to start cleaning it today, cleaning out...

Hello all, It's been a few months offline, but I need to find a good cover for the windy city of Suisun near Travis AFB for my 1955 Willys CJ-5. I haven't found a good link of manufacturers for my Jeep. It's seems too old for late model aftermarket companies. Any possibility for Canvas or...

Hello all, I asked and assumed the ownership of the SoCal M-715 group to include all of California and other western states, changed the group name to CA_M-715 which will include the M-725/726 versions of the Kaiser Jeep trucks. http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/CA_M-715/ Hopefully we...