Revisiting The 1945 Onan W2S (Governor Adjustment)
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Published 2021-05-16
Please watch the previous two videos concerning this generator;
Part 1: • Lets Get This 1945 ONAN Generator Run...
Part 2: • Lets Get This 1945 ONAN Generator Run...
All Comments (21)
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I'm about the age of that generator, and I wish I ran half as well as it does.
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Just love the sound of those old low rpm generators just a nice humm something you could go to sleep to!
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Your explanation of the govenor function was good. I watch this channel because of your explanations!
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Your ability to find these old machines boggles my mind almost as much as your knowledge of fixing them. You the man.
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1k overload . That is impressive. I know most people like the new stuff . But that is a real generator. Love it
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I wish the newer portable generator governors were that responsive. Very nice. Handles the overload with no issue at all. That is a healthy engine.
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That's 1 smooth runner. You and Pops should head up to the Williams Grove show this weekend. Steam Engine and Tractor Show. Not 100% sure if the flea market will be running this coming Sunday but it's worth the trip.
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I'm concerned about that long threaded stud sticking in the fan shroud from the back... Very very very cool to see that old school generator just purring along! Keep em coming!!!!
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what a beast. It's super quiet too, like a Honda inverter
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The static governor adjustment can do wonders for the way an engine runs. I did it often on lawnmowers when I worked on them back when. I am really impressed with how well you have that adjusted, absolutely fantastic work!
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Nice little unit. They really knew how build things to last back then.
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That thing puts most modern day generators to shame. Nothing at all wrong with analogue power generation. Well done, sir.
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I always find it interesting how well calibrated mechanical controls can do in comparison to newer digital controls.
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That 1k overload response was impressive.. some of today's modern junk wouldn't tolerate that!
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Mike, this vid is a This vid is an example of why I have for quite a while named you "The Professor" - I always learn something from you, and your explanations are clear enough, for me at least!
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For being over 70 years old, that's damn good as far as I'm concerned.
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On that design when you change the sensitivity adjustment you're changing the leverage that the governor external spring pulls on the governor arm the closer to the pivot point the easier the governor can pull against the Spring the farther out from the pivot point the harder it is to act on the external govenor spting. It's basically a lever and you're changing the pivot / balance point. That's how I was instructed on how the mechanical governor external adjustment works.
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Your invested time in explainning how the govorner system works was not wasted. Your want to pass on the knolage of mechanics pre electronics running life is apariciated. Thank for your time sir.
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Its funny how much they put into the look and style on all the old stuff, now you just get an ugly box :( Nice old machine, piece of art!
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I have one of these (a Montgomery-Ward/Onan W2C) that my Dad bought new near the end of WWII, and it runs equally as well as yours! It is my favorite piece of antique equipment! Thanks for the W2C videos!
