M38A1 generator
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M38A1 generator
My M38A1 was 24V but has been converted to 12V. It still has a generator on it and I was wondering what would I have to do to use it for welding out in the field?
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Re: M38A1 generator
Don't, the ability to produce a weld was an emergency field expedient only.
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Re: M38A1 generator
Okay, thank you for letting me know!
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Re: M38A1 generator
There is no way to control the amperage, the batteries and charging system will take a beating. It can be done tho and will not be neat.
2011 MVPA PIONEER AWARD - MVPA #1064
HONOR GRAD-WHEELED VEHICLE MECHANIC SCHOOL 1960 - US ARMY ORDNANCE SCHOOL(MACHINIST) ABERDEEN PG 1962 - O-1 BIRD DOG CREWCHIEF - 300,000+TROUBLE FREE M-38A1 MILES
LIFE MEMBER AM LEGION-40/8-DAV
7 MIL SPEC MAINTAINED MV'S
COL. BRUNO BROOKS (ARMY MOTORS) IS MY HERO
HONOR GRAD-WHEELED VEHICLE MECHANIC SCHOOL 1960 - US ARMY ORDNANCE SCHOOL(MACHINIST) ABERDEEN PG 1962 - O-1 BIRD DOG CREWCHIEF - 300,000+TROUBLE FREE M-38A1 MILES
LIFE MEMBER AM LEGION-40/8-DAV
7 MIL SPEC MAINTAINED MV'S
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