Generator Set E-1500

[mb399579]

Hello,

Could you please give me some information about this generator set E-1500 ? It's not currently mine (but it will be soon).

What is its period ? its use ?  

Thanks in advance

Bertrand

 

 

[conn]

look for an engine tag on pull start cover

you may be able to date it thru manufacture info

[mb399579]

Hi Conn,

Thanks for your response, unfortunaltely, the generator is not at home today. I'll check when it will arrived.

Bertrand

[mb399579]

Hello,

The generator is arrived at home. After a little cleaning, it looks better !

Unfortunately, there is no date on the data plates.

I'm still looking for information about its uses !

Thanks in advance.

Bertrand

 

 

[SGM (ret.)]

The serial number, 474629, puts production of the engine in the 1943-45 range (serial numbers roll over to 500K in 1946 and ran to 300K ending in 1942).  The "D" suffix on the model AK indicates that the engine was equipped with a "stellite" exhaust valve (a high-performance alloy exhaust valve for extreme duty conditions).

It seems like many parts are still available for these engines.

Pitt Auto Parts Catalog for Wisconsin Motors Models AA, AB, and AK

Hope you got it running and working!

[mb399579]

Hello SGM,
Sorry for the delay of response. I didn't see your answer. Thanks for it !

Do you know what these generator was used for ?

Bertrand

[The Rooster]

On 6/8/2026 at 2:33 PM, mb399579 said:

Hello SGM,
Sorry for the delay of response. I didn't see your answer. Thanks for it !

Do you know what these generator was used for ?

Bertrand

 

They used them to power lights radios etc...

They would dig a hole several feet deep and run them down in the hole.

Its a little harder to pinpoint where the noise is coming from

that way and protects them from Shrapnel. Ground bursts.

[mb399579]

Hello,
Thank you for your response, but I am familiar with the general purpose of a generator. I would like to know which unit this E-1500 generator was assigned to and what its specific purpose was.

Bertrand

[The Rooster]

On 6/10/2026 at 3:18 PM, mb399579 said:

Hello,
Thank you for your response, but I am familiar with the general purpose of a generator. I would like to know which unit this E-1500 generator was assigned to and what its specific purpose was.

Bertrand

Bertrand. I honestly have no idea how you would find that kind of info

on the generator?

I seriously doubt that there are any supply records left

any where that could pinpoint what unit it was issued to?

It could have been in service with several different units....?

And which ever unit or units it went through... it was used in a manner

that you already can ascertain how it was used. 

 

Good luck.

[robinb]

You will have to find a copy of the Engineer Supply Catalog, ENG 3 or ENG 5. 

[mb399579]

Hello,
Thanks for your response.
Bertrand