Wondering about a JETA Power MD-301815, TMs, etc

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I have the opportunity to pick up one of these. Seems to be a MEP-005 predecessor. It is in unknown mechanical condition, the trailer it’s on seems to be in good shape. What are these worth? And are they worth messing with? They seem hard to find much info on.

I went through the TM section but didn’t see anything. Can anybody point me in the right direction so I can learn about this unit?

 

[peapvp]

Two TM’s available on eBay:

1960 OPERATOR'S MANUAL GENERATOR SET (JETA MODEL MD-301815-W) TM 5-6115-243-10

1960 GENERATOR SET, DIESEL ENGINE (JETA MODEL MD-301815-W) TM 5-6115-243-20P

Disclaimer: we do not sell on eBay.
In other words: I am not the seller

note:
Wiring diagrams are mounted inside the cabinet / enclosure doors

 

[Guyfang]

This is all I have. Will also post it in the TM forum in the morning.
I can understand selling a paper TM. But anyone selling a PDF of a TM, should be drug out and horse whipped.

 

[peapvp]

This is all I have. Will also post it in the TM forum in the morning.
I can understand selling a paper TM. But anyone selling a PDF of a TM, should be drug out and horse whipped.

@Guyfang eBay are paper TM, all originals, from what I gathered is that the seller is specialized in antique books and publishings

 

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With the age of the unit and it being inoperable due to a few decades of sitting outside and being a raccon den, what would it be worth? I am a relative noob when it comes to generators for reference. I would like the unit to refirbish if possible for the house. I'm an ex diesel mechanic as well and not a stranger to wiring and basic electrical work.

 

[peapvp]

With the age of the unit and it being inoperable due to a few decades of sitting outside and being a raccon den, what would it be worth? I am a relative noob when it comes to generators for reference. I would like the unit to refirbish if possible for the house. I'm an ex diesel mechanic as well and not a stranger to wiring and basic electrical work.

I could not tell you what a unit like this would be worth. Looking at the age, we are looking at a possibly 63 year old Genset. I am sure, there is not many off them left and the Restauration won’t be cheap. Pretty much like restoring a 63 year old Oldtimer.

 

[Guyfang]

Pictures are your friend.

 

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Here are a few pictures. Best that I have.

 

[Guyfang]

When you get a chance, some pictures of the insides. Like Peter wrote, it is very old. But the Technic is much simpler. For instance, the AC VFR is probably going to have 4 rectifier tubes in it. The main gen will have carbon brushes. That sort of thing.

 

[Mullaney]

Here are a few pictures. Best that I have.

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If it has been stored inside like the pictures show, it's value to you went way up.
Meaning it might not be a rat's nest if it has been stored under roof.

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[NDT]

What Diesel engine does it have? Does it turn over? I have a monster like that and the engine is full of rain for decades, not sure why I haven’t scrapped it.

 

[Ray70]

It's like restoring an antique car. Spend $X to restore it to like new, so that it will then be worth $X-25% if you're lucky.
Probably like everything else, you'll spend more than its worth on the restoration. But it's the cool factor and the satisfaction that makes it worth the effort!

 

[2Pbfeet]

I have the opportunity to pick up one of these. Seems to be a MEP-005 predecessor. It is in unknown mechanical condition, the trailer it’s on seems to be in good shape. What are these worth? And are they worth messing with? They seem hard to find much info on.

I went through the TM section but didn’t see anything. Can anybody point me in the right direction so I can learn about this unit?

That is one interesting looking unit.

It is 30kW, and lists only 3 phase. Is that useful to you? As a diesel mechanic, you know that diesels don't thrive in low power output environments.

In my book, an engine driven item with no knowledge of whether the engine runs is scrap pricing, less the cost to pick it up and move it. If I were the buyer, the seller could add value by getting the engine running.

All the best,

2Pbfeet

 

[Chainbreaker]

There was one here that sold at auction:

Indicates its powered by 6 cylinder Hercules Engine.

1968 Jeta Power Military Generator 30 kw 6 cylinder | Advanced Sales Metal and Woodworking Shop Quality tools Auction #68 | K-BID

 

[2Pbfeet]

There was one here that sold at auction:

Indicates its powered by 6 cylinder Hercules Engine.

1968 Jeta Power Military Generator 30 kw 6 cylinder | Advanced Sales Metal and Woodworking Shop Quality tools Auction #68 | K-BID

The price seems about right to me.

Here are the folks who bought out the remainder of the factory, and have some inventory of Hercules parts;

Hercules Parts — Hercules Manufacturing

Hercules Manufacturing - Extending equipment life through sustainment excellence.

www.herculesmanufacturing.com

All the best,

2Pbfeet

 

[Guyfang]

Hercules engines are top drawer engines.

 

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If it has been stored inside like the pictures show, it's value to you went way up.
Meaning it might not be a rat's nest if it has been stored under roof.

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It has been stored inside for a few years but previous was outside for about two decades. It's got about 6"-10" of raccoon feces on the inside of the box.

The engine turns over by hand and the oil is somehow not in the worst shape. I figure it's not worth much more than scrap unfortunately. Some wiring has evidence of being chewed on as well. I imagine the engine may have some use repowering some other piece of machinery at least.