Hobart 17-G-2045 help wanted

[almrens]

We found a generator over here in the Netherlands from the firm Hobart.

Generator A.C.Portable gas engine driven, 5000 watts, 120V, 60 cycle #
17-G-2045.

We want to try to restore it in working order so we can use it again in
our
WW2 display

It seems that these where used by the Ordnance durihg WW2.

So we are wondering if you can help us with any information on this
generator.

 

[almrens]

push up

 

[gimpyrobb]

Post up some pics. I think I used to have one of those.

 

[almrens]

On this link with smokestak there are some pictures.

Hobart 17-G-2045 1945 - SmokStak

 

[LanceRobson]

Contact Hobart. About 10 years ago we were working on a 1942 Navy generator set and after calling them they photocopied and mailed me a manual for the electrical end. Mine has a Hercules engine.

I would start with these guys:

ITW Hobart Ground Power
1177 Trade Sq E, Troy, OH 45373-2479
(937) 332-5080 ‎

Hobart Ground Power (OFFICIAL FACTORY SITE) - Ground Power Units for Aircraft

and see what happens.

Good luck

Lance

 

[gimpyrobb]

Mine was air cooled, sorry.

 

[L999here]

....may be this...

Just off the top of my old brain...this might be for use on the M16 Half Track with the .50 BMG quad-mount. The half tracks were 12Voltsystems but had a gas generator to operate the quad mount when the vehicle was not running or they were in a combat situation or in an ambush mode. That way the generator would be running independent of the vehicle...less noise.

 

[islandguydon]

asir mnv-334908-0951, came back obsolete. no info..