Need a manual! Can anyone tell me where to look? aircraft carrier mobile generator a/s37a-3

[Jerineer]

My dad and I just bought this REALLY cool driveable generator off iron planet a while back. I expected some work, but it only has 118 hours on a 3 cylinder detroit diesel, so it's just a baby. There were a few missing pieces do to the fluid draining(a couple fittings, and filters), and the big one was the starter, but that looked like it was it. When we unscrewed the a panel to get to the actual generator, there was a VERY important piece missing. It was labeled as a "k2", and there was a 48 pin connector sitting there, that screws into the thing(hopefully adding pictures), along with 4 to 6 other biggish cables that attach to it. We have NO IDEA what it was, or if we can find one without Devine intervention, and I've looked everywhere I can think of for a manual for the thing, including the library of Congress, and all I've found, is a training manual for naval personnel, that outlines the basic functions of the thing. Nothing with any details. The only images I've found of them, are the drawing from that manual, and the pictures from the auction we bought it from! They do pop up on a search.
If anyone knows where I can find a manual, or even if someone has some experience with them from active duty, or even better, if you have some idea what a "k2" is, any info would be GREATLY appreciated!
Thank you very much!

 

[SCSG-G4]

You may have a white elephant. Most aircraft use 400 cycles, three phase in their electrical systems, because the wires can be smaller (think lighter, reducing weight). It probably has a civilian counterpoint, so someone who works or has worked as a 'ramprat' might be a good source of information. YMMV.

 

[Guyfang]

Find the data plates. Take pictures of them. We need to see what you have in your shopping basket. There will probably be more then one data plate. Its important to know the Noun Nomenclature, (name of the thing) NSN and Part number. Also, as Mike stated, it might be 400 hertz. So more info and pictures please.

 

[rickf]

You can try here, type in the NSN number once you find it or the number you gave us. Have a pot of coffee standing by because it may take a while to go through the selections.

Free Military Army Manuals!

 

[ldmack3]

Try here also: List of ALL Liberated Manuals

I tried using CTRL-F but didn't work.

 

[rickf]

This will get you closer, Look at the second set of numbers and then look at the descriptions of the equipment. The 1730's appear to be aircraft related trailers. The 6115's appear to be generators. Like I said, have a pot of coffee. I have found a lot of off the wall manuals here and I have also struck out.

Search for a/s37a-3

 

[rickf]

Google can be your friend

Figure 1-6.--A/S37A-3 shipboard mobile electric power plant.

 

[rickf]

Here is a pic of a data plate with the NSN

 

[rickf]

This last post may be deleted since it might violate policy due to the Iron planet reference.

But if it does the NSN of the vehicle is NSN 6115-01-617-5288

OK, Solved the illegal link issue

 

[rickf]

AND, That comes back to this.

6115-01-617-5288 - ELECTRIC POWER PLANT | WBParts

www.wbparts.com

Can you tell it is hot out today and I really do not feel like going out and getting stuff done in the yard?

 

[rickf]

And last but not least go here and look through these images in hopes of finding one with the data plate that has the info on it that tells you what manual it requires.

NSN 6115-01-617-5288 - Google Search

I REALLY have to go out in the heat and get some stuff done but I hope this was of use for you.

 

[Light in the Dark]

This last post may be deleted since it might violate policy due to the Iron planet reference.

But if it does the NSN of the vehicle is NSN 6115-01-617-5288

OK, Solved the illegal link issue

I believe the issue only lies with ACTIVE auction links.

 

[NDT]

Even if you find the box that was cannibalized out of it, what will you power with 115 volts 3 phase 400 Hertz.

 

[Light in the Dark]

Yeah not much usable power there. It does say that it will also produce 1000A @ 28VDC.

 

[Jerineer]

Wow! Didnt expect alot, essentially not so soon! Thanks a lot guys! I'm going to post the data plate anyways, but I did see you somehow found that number. I didnt know what I was looking for on it to be honest, and some of the spots that would have helped in th data plate were left blank. I was hoping to find out who manufactured it. Any ideas on that?

 

[Jerineer]

Yeah not much usable power there. It does say that it will also produce 1000A @ 28VDC.

It actually does 115/200v , 3 phase, and 28v DC. What's also pretty cool is it is hydraulically driven, and has a REALLY heavy duty hydraulic system, so with some auxiliary outputs, its actually kind of a "one stop shopping" for remote construction sites.

 

[Jerineer]

It actually does 115/200v , 3 phase, and 28v DC. What's also pretty cool is it is hydraulically driven, and has a REALLY heavy duty hydraulic system, so with some auxiliary outputs, its actually kind of a "one stop shopping" for remote construction sites.

I may be reading that wrong. Their overabundance of comas may have thrown me off. If that's the case,my dads going to shit a really big brick. I'm almost afraid to say anything.

 

[rickf]

It is 400 hz, useless for anything except aircraft and certain military comm stuff. The voltage may be right but you need 60 hz, not 400.
Now, with 1000 amps at 28 volts you could arc cut 6" or thicker steel using 1" copper/carbon electrodes.

 

[nextalcupfan]

You could run ALOT of inverters off that 1000 amp 28V side.

 

[Guyfang]

Try giving these folks a call, and beg them to tell you who made it.

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