Ed Kennell 38,178 #1 Posted January 14, 2015 Picked this up at the auction today. Anyone know witch way it should turn? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,178 #2 Posted January 14, 2015 (edited) Did I actually say 1000 amp ? I might need a herd of 520's to turn that. Edited January 14, 2015 by ekennell 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,045 #3 Posted January 14, 2015 That is a Montgomery Wards unit and later than this 1953-55 unit. I recognize the 87-7461 type of catalog number but can't find it or the application. Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,000 #4 Posted January 15, 2015 I would guess it doesn't matter which way it turns and probably CCW since it has a pulley BUT I'm no expert so... Those curved outlets will take a regular 110v 2 prong plug. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,178 #5 Posted January 15, 2015 Garry, all the info is appreciated. I think you are correct John, It will probably generate in either direction. I will check the brushes, they may give an indication of preferred rotation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Save Old Iron 1,566 #6 Posted January 15, 2015 Did I actually say 1000 amp ? I might need a herd of 520's to turn that. Ok but you will need to select an appropriate fuse from the list below 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,178 #7 Posted January 15, 2015 I think I'll go with the .300 Winchester Magnum live round. Love that auto alert feature. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chazm 413 #8 Posted January 15, 2015 Well Ed when you over load that baby... try not to point it towards my part of the state ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,178 #9 Posted January 15, 2015 I'll load her up at midnight tonight Chasm. Put your welding helmet on and watch the South Eastern Sky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,178 #10 Posted January 15, 2015 Garry, Thanks to your ID of the unit, I have contacted our local Monkey Ward Bee Hind collector expert, and it will be going to his collection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,213 #11 Posted January 15, 2015 I am not an "expert." That gets you in trouble with drawing "Red Lines." Thank you too, Garry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,178 #12 Posted January 15, 2015 Gotta use the BLUE pen John. Oh BTW I found my folder on the Simplicity Bee Hind. My son had borrowed it to tune up the B &S on his grass collector. You can have it when I see you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert of Lake Michigan 13 #13 Posted February 9, 2015 There is a clue from the M/W advertisement . Look at the engine. The flywheel fan shrouding indicates that the engine rotates CCW at the PTO which would mean the generator also turns CCW at the input pulley. Is this true for all of these generators? This is my guess, remember a guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert of Lake Michigan 13 #14 Posted February 9, 2015 Concerning the Amperage mistake, the tag says 1,000 watts. At 115 VAC that means the max.amp @ 8.7 A Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
