German Military Generators! - Repair-A-Thon -

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[@Richhhi]

I just donated to your channel. I’m retired, with a lot of time on my hands these days. By watching your channel, I’ve learned so much about things that I used to know and many things that are new to me and are absolutely fascinating. Please keep up your good work, and thankyou.

[@Oneshot8242]

Rich Hagendorf, you rock. I tried retirement for a year, now money's too low to donate... Shame, really, I live about four hours away from him in Denmark.

[@zsoltszepfalvi5798]

hey. I need retired people for technic projects.

[@gutsngorrrr]

Anyone that repairs or restores old equipment, know the struggles you go through when doing your videos. Those quick, five minute jobs that suddenly turn into hours if not days. Thanks for all your efforts in bringing these videos.

[@bobadam7021]

I'm sure we've all had that "YES" moment when something we've worked at finally pays off.

[@srlsigns7944]

Can't get enough TPAI. Waiting for each video seems like an eternity. Keep them coming!🤘

[@familyengineering5591]

Love seeing nazi stuff

[@jamesseppa8135]

This! Also, the intro to this video is pure art.

[@excitedbox5705]

maybe if more people donate he can make videos faster. ;)

[@srlsigns7944]

@@excitedbox5705 I would like to see some more behind the scenes like failed experiments and troubleshooting too. I've learned a lot from his channel and find his whole process fascinating.

[@matspierzyna4563]

Same

[@leslieaustin151]

Another brilliant video TPAI! The oil you’re meant to put in the air filter is probably to make the metal filter-gauze sticky enough to trap particles and thus take them out of the air breathed by the motor. Road vehicles (and others) used such filters in the 1960s and 70s, along with “oil-bath filters” on some - usually heavier - vehicles. I enjoy all your stuff, always fascinating. Les in UK

[@DoctoreE644]

Yes, the oil bath filters were used by all auto manufacturers back in the early days of motoring. They transitioned to the common accordion style paper filters around 1950, best I recall. Not so many dirt roads, no need to filter out the big chunks anymore. 🤣👍

[@figtmen5]

What a struggle to get that generator working! Respect for not giving up on it. I barely understood anything of the electric diagram since electronics isn't my strongest field, but seeing your reaction when it sparked to life again was wholesome! Also, what just came to mind, have you ever looked into teaching? Since you really like making videos about the process and showing people what you learned and how you did it is already up your alley

[@excitedbox5705]

he is teaching. Not just about electronics and mechanics but life lessons as well. PS. part of the problem was that you needed to have a big enough load hooked to the generator to kick start the magnetic coils.

[@keithbill310]

wholesome ha ha ha

[@transistor754]

Your intro is a brilliant and insightful synopsis of the human condition... history blames the leaders, but individuals shape the carnage. Up to the 80's VolksWagens had oil based air filters... better than anything else... needed no cleaning or replacement for 10's of years.

[@NorbertWigbels]

I love your intros. And I love a stubborn Gerolf...

[@MMTube]

Genial....! Mega! Ich liebe Generatoren und deren Technik! Coole Folge! 👌👍 Grüße aus dem Saarland...

[@bradcrossman5068]

Very thoughtful intro! Thanks for the Sachs history lesson. I had only heard of them for motorcycle applications and didn't know their background. Keep up the great work and cheers from Eastern Canada!🍁

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

Dear Brad Crossman. The first time I heard about the brand was as a child. But in a very different context. The very famous "Fichtel und Sachs Dreigang- Nabe" respectively "3- Gang Schaltung mit Freilauf" was on nearly every common bicycle produced in the 1960/70/80's. At least in Germany. Please kindly allow me to suggest that you google it yourself if you want to see/learn more. 2) I watch a ton of utube videos. Some of my favourite channels are from Canada. Best regards, luck and health.

[@bradcrossman5068]

@@Chr.U.Cas2216 Many thanks for the suggestion and i will definitely look it up. Cheers!

[@leopoldpoppenberger8692]

@@Chr.U.Cas2216 In the late 50s I used to have moped ( called Sissy) looked like a scooter even on the autobahn police took it as a scooter no tickets very reliable

[@cobra-mn745]

there were a lot of Sachs, Hirth and JLO's in the USA early snowmobile markets, like from 1965 until around 1973 when they started using Japanese motors or branding their own like Ski Doo had done

[@bradcrossman5068]

@@cobra-mn745 Good point. Now that i think about it, it was something related to snowmobiling was where i first heard of Sachs. Cheers!

[@Saskajohn]

So much respect for the effort both to film and to fix. You are a machine yourself! I’ve watched your entire series many times over and I must say that you yelling “Yes Yes!! “ gave me shivers and made me so happy for you! Truly inspiring thank you :)

[@organiccold]

As always an amazing video. Fun fact: back home in Portugal there was a factory building SACHS motorcycles licensed by SACHS and there is a huge cult around them with clubs and etc that do events. Really cool brand

[@Nerd3927]

Excellent intro. Fully agree. Power generation is one of those basic needs in life. Joy to watch...

[@AndrewBryantPianoTuner]

One of the best channels on youtube, this beautiful German man is brilliant.

[@Tapperje16]

I love that you do show you mistakes and help us learn form it as well and help us on how to deal with it! thanks a ton for these amazing videos!

[@garyriegelsberger4208]

G, Your tenacity is inspiring. The information you provide in your videos is insightful and instructive. Thank you for taking the time to film your endeavors, create the videos and publish them.

[@mcdevious2229]

Nothing is ever easy. You got that. Thanks! This is great. I think you "flashed" the field in the AC generator. My guess is the remnant flux in the field had diminished to near zero and it wouldn't start generating enough voltage to do anything. Fifty years on the shelf will do that. These are good videos and the editing is outstanding. I've been fixing electric "fireplaces" recently. Hardest part is making a schematic and usually you figure out what is wrong while you are doing that. Keep on keepin' on! :)🙂

[@scottcates]

Your comment, along with this video have finally helped me understand how an inductive generator makes electricity -- without a starting field!

[@mcdevious2229]

Nah, Scott, it's actually magic. Hah! Thanks! 😁

[@scottcates]

@@mcdevious2229Yeah, yeah LOL

[@quequeg1643]

seeing the struggle and then hearing your moment of triumph there really brings it home.

[@johnnicol5009]

Another excellent video! I certainly appreciate the time you spent on this and all of your other work. The trouble shooting steps are really great. I am learning so much as well which is what it is all about. Donations coming.

[@roycsinclair]

I like the cap for the exhaust, it keeps critters from moving into the motor and fouling it. It shows someone was really thinking about the kind of things that could go wrong.

[@MattsAwesomeStuff]

I love your step-by-step diagramming that shows a circuit evolving. You are the only place I ever understand circuit diagrams from without tremendous effort. I think technical people often explain things as if they're showing a peer that they understand it, rather than are teaching someone who has never understood it. Like, yes, those explanations are good, if you didn't need them in the first place. The difference is context. You give context as to why changes are made, and how they take effect. Well done. 150s hours? Oh my.

[@MrFixiit]

haha the momnet you got it working and shouted YES!!! was just beautiful, good work i love this channel you get a history lesson some electronics knowledge , and some mechanical all in one just brilliant.

[@ButterBallTheOpossum]

I'll bet those 2 stroke engines smell so damn good while running. I used to have a 2 stroke dirt bike and the smell always brings back memories 😊

[@unclefrogy743]

I think what I like so much about your work is how it differs from everyone else's. You seldom just restore old equipment to like new or just repair to good working order In the spirit of the post apocalyptic inventor you have no hesitancy to discard old functions and modify parts to get good use out of the castoff things you find. The intelligent improvising is inspiring. It is what we all wait to see in your videos. and seeing you actually use the things you make from the stiff you find to work on the latest find is best part.

[@kamoboko86]

Man, thanks for all your hard work and perseverance in making this video. Your effort is not lost on me. Good job!

[@pbartmess]

I appreciate how tenacious you are, and your thoughtfulness shines in the opening comments. When you stripped down the large generator to its bare minimum you really provided a clear explanation of how electricity is generated. I don't think I would have understood it if you hadn't shown the struggles in the first part. Thanks for all your efforts!

[@ahobimo732]

The Sachs Wankel chainsaws are the stuff of legend.

[@jonpardue]

Thank you for explaining remanence, which led to finding the term retentivity. Your videos are wonderful and encouraging!

[@somethingelse2740]

You are very smart and methodical repair man. Job well done on everything in this video. Especially the big generator repair. Also very glad you put emphasis on how all these dirty jobs are not easy and fast. I know how doing things the right way is usually doing them the hard way.

[@Coolman6564]

Just discovered your channel! Very impressive skills and as a fellow engineer, I’m glad to see you putting this out there 😊

[@abdulazeez.98]

Man the amount of work you do is incredible! One of the best channels on youtube

[@noimagination99]

I love your reactions when it finally works! I enjoy seeing the process and especially like seeing success. Thanks for sharing the whole, with failures, setbacks, and how you diagnosed the problem and ultimately "got it done"! Isolating the problem is smart, and you teach it well. I could go on and on, but will stop and just say THANKS for all the entertainment and education for those just starting out. (Just to say, I've done stuff like this forever, and don't learn a lot new, but I do really appreciate your content! I should probably do some videos and share too!) Bless those like you that take the time to video, edit, and share their experience!

[@joemule8858]

Your hard work and passion is great to watch, thank you for another very enjoyable video.

[@christophercone3535]

Another excellent video! A note on oiling of the filter. It's not for preventing corrosion, it's to allow the filter to catch small particles as they stick to the oil inside the filter. Older VW beetles in the US had oil-bath filters which worked on that principle. They were simply a box with steel wool inside that was coated in oil.

[@cetocoquinto4704]

This guy really is very good. The way he simplify/analyze the large generator was amazing! I myself sometimes recondition vintage stuffs from japan. Keep it up brother! Cheers from philippines.

[@percival23]

500,000 Subs is within reach!!! I can't think of a Channel more deserving. It's entertaining, informative & responsible content is what we need more of. Congratulations in advance.

[@TopCat2021]

Great Video; Just remember the mark of a true pro is making the difficult look easy.

[@flyback_driver]

"And that I'm willing to admit publicly...." I've got my eye on you haha! I loved the intro man I would love to work to a common goal but I really don't see that happening in my lifetime. If it was possible to settle differences without combat that would be great. Been to Afghanistan twice as infantry and really saw the worst of human behavior. I did my best to actually help the people who lived there. Fighting an insurgency makes you paranoid of everyone which then makes them distrustful of you. I started treating them like neighbors and not potential threats and my experience changed. Made some friends I still talk to and at the time felt like I left my AO better than when I arrived. Since I've been out I solve problems without violence ever considered when previously it was often my first consideration. What I'm getting at is it forced me to open up to others perspectives and improved my critical thinking. Anyways man great video I love seeing old tools getting restored and is something I do myself when I can. Often times it ends up costing the same or more than new but the knowledge and experience I gain from repairing them I cannot put a price on.

[@TelmoMonteiro]

Man you're amazing! I really love what you're doing here. It's hard work, and I'm loving to learn more about this fundamental technologies. (Also, I have a Sachs 50cc ciclomotor 😁) Cheers from Portugal!

[@andchip.s]

I like your "Dog with a Bone" attitude it really is inspiring, same as your previous episode with the stubborn lathe face plate, you prevailed and the results are fantastic. Keep up the great work !!

[@ws6619]

dude.. your opening statements should be a book. your philosophy is so needed in these times and your perspective from Europe has much to teach us in the US

[@cdanielh128]

I laughed so hard in happiness when you shouted out when it finally worked. Great work. So many times I have known that feeling. Great video and great find on the motors!

[@clownbooface2624]

can we take a second to admire the 50cc units, german precision work of old, 25 to 1 oil ratio and no blue smoke, incredible

[@Alantommat]

I really enjoyed the video editing on this one. The long black cuts between moments really helped convey the suspense.

[@johncoops6897]

HI from Australia. Thanks very much for these awesome videos. you are an inspiration to us all 👍👍

[@altsa4410]

Love what you do! I donated a few euros also - keep up the good work!! So many of us live vicariously through you!

[@MRrwmac]

Soooo very glad you got the big one running! I know the frustration of figuring ut how to make something work that was old and probably messed with by someone else (or myself and now I forgot). I was hoping you would take it back to the minimal basics. Congratulations1

[@lrrromicronpersei8294]

Nice job as always and for showing how sometimes things don’t go according to plan and not giving up gets you there in the end

[@John_Smith__]

At 20:00 that huge Turbine is a Water Turbine used normally on small river generators. Up to about 300KW I would say. The top of those external ring still show the closing mechanism of the turbine ... pretty neat.

[@kwintberg]

It looks like the one from krka waterfalls in Croatia. Believe first or second hydro plant in the world.

[@m1m3rmedia]

@@kwintberg It is that one.

[@lefzer7713]

congratulations for sharing your thoughts on the beginning of every video...pure gold in my opinion,something like a guide for the young people!!!

[@fairstnaimelastenaime1346]

this is the spirit of old school, pre-internet...I'm glad to see it alive and kicking in you: it is what made the previous generations so memorable, valuable, quality, desirable, needed...time well spent, like compound interest it gives back what you put in, unlike (anything internet).

[@FishyBoi1337]

Just as soon as I become financially stable, this is going to be the first channel which I subscribe to on patreon 😁

[@denisprint]

One the best channels on KZbin. Lot of context and history of war gadgets. Fascinating.

[@teslakovalaborator]

I know you've put already a ton of time into those generators, but making an electronic regulator (with opams ofc!) for that AC generator would make a great explanatory video just like from old times of TPAI channel.

[@adamswire9152]

Ah, the moment of joy when something finally works!!! Well done.

[@Nelsonfasc]

Nice work!! On old generators without AVR (Automatic Voltage Regulator) those transformers are used to compensate the voltage drop for the current draw! I have and old Honda EG1500 and it uses a transformer like those on yours. One coil of the transformers is where the live wire enters and exits making a coil that increases the magnetic field when you draw current from the generator…this magnetic field produces ac voltage on the second coil of the transformer that is then rectified and feeds the field coil of the generator compensating for the voltage drop. When there is no current, the second coil of the transformer have 0VAC and the 230VAC is only produced by the remanent magnetic field, that passes thru a resistor and bridge rectifier.

[@TheUncleRuckus]

Awesome video as always, thank you for continuing to upload!! 👍👍

[@RocRizzo]

You are a shining star here on KZbin. Thanks for all you do.

[@ThePostApocalypticInventor]

Hey guys. The best way to help with the future production of these videos,l is to becaome a supporter on Patreon or make a donation. If you want to do that. Here are some links: patreon.com/tpai Paypal-Donation-Link: www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=B9WWK5L3TPTLG

[@charlieb9502]

I would love to but being disabled from tow major blood clots in my lungs that nearly ended me last year. trying to survive off of one income.

[@WheresmywingsRedBull]

Asking for money on KZbin is like acting and asking for money on the street

[@scottcates]

Outstanding troubleshooting of the generator circuits. I was very impressed by your technique of simplifying the generator's circuits by eliminating all of the unnecessary and/or intermediate components. I do not understand much about circuitry but your logic is impeccable.

[@h-leath6339]

Your intro was quite well written. I completely agree. And I love old military tech! So basic and functional, meant to be used and field serviced, always have those awesome connectors that do weird stuff and made to be worked on with a flatblade and an adjustable wrench. Or hammer.

[@christopherkise]

I could feel it, the true joy of it finally starting and making power.

[@mattym8]

Yes, for sure!

[@Diamond_Hammer]

I wasn't surprised to see the engines start up so easily :), I had an MZ ETZ 250 motorcycle when i was growing up, it would start easily with a few kicks even in the winter, can't beat German engineering. Cool stuff.

[@Nele_BiH]

or break your foot if backfires etz 251 ex driver here 😅

[@Diamond_Hammer]

@@Nele_BiH Good maintenance let's you keep your foot :)

[@Nele_BiH]

@@Diamond_Hammer you are right i was broke back then but i still like MZs

[@spurgear4]

Always enjoy your videos. Keeping quality machinery working is important in our throw away world.

[@mickward2775]

What a wonderful idea to adapt an old military radio generator into something more useful. I have a couple of old dynamotors and have been thinking about adapting them to charge batteries

[@LifestyleShortz]

People should not have one goal, and one set of rules. They should be free to have their own views, and different societies should have different rules according to their populations' will.

[@wolfgangbalu1253]

@CoronalMassEjectionsDontCare If all of us are following the rules of United Nations we will live in peace.

[@senorcapitandiogenes2068]

@@wolfgangbalu1253 Good joke m8

[@CitizenAyellowblue]

Yes, and if they decide to wage wars on their neighbours, so be it?? You need to think a little bit more deeply.

[@wolfgangbalu1253]

@@senorcapitandiogenes2068 only a dream

[@ThePostApocalypticInventor]

I do not even disagree with you. I simply stated the fact that disagreement is here to stay and that it is hard to *blame* humanity when we are actually many different groups with our own goals.

[@mohamedmontaser1250]

Does Every kid in Germany is born with PhD in Electric & Mechanical Engineering ??

[@Michael-0000]

The air filter element on the larger generator is oiled not to prevent corrosion but to provide a sticky medium that captures dust particles. Older cars had the same technology. Very interesting video and your explanations and clarity and precision of language are appreciated!

[@stuartjohnston7364]

Beautiful introduction my friend. First time ive seen a video of yours and that level of reasoning is keeping me here. Looking forward to the rest of your video

[@tattoosteveneo]

Wow. Just wow. That was a lot of work and figuring out what went where and did what. But in the background I was cheering you on knowing you could eventually get it working, and as usual you did. Greta job

[@llamamanism]

Anyone who has tinkered with a recalcitrant engine or mechanism will know the frustration of trying your best to reactivate it and then finding that the problem is not cured. I am well aware of your efforts here and am always impressed with your multi skilled approach. You seem to have a good working knowledge of electrical systems, mechanics, welding, inventing, fabricating, carpentry, building ( I remember your video of the waterproof roof over your girlfriends departed Father’s 1st floor tiled patio) videoing, editing and many other skills including a large helping of patience. A true “Renaissance man” Keep going! your videos are inspiring and entertaining

[@ingmariochen]

Nice "Francis" you have there, as always a nice video, edition and material, MUST of us know how much work does requiered to do what you do. Keep the good work.

[@tx5brent]

Your videos are great motivation to keep powering forward with similar projects of my own. Thanks from Australia.

[@jakobschauer6379]

Hi , you just got this generators from my hometown in Balingen . Now i live in British Columbia Canada and watch you disassemble this units, what a small world .

[@garypaulson5202]

Excellent video as always. Describing the struggles is a nice touch.

[@MartinodePueblo]

Good to see that you show us how much time and effort it takes! Feels like I'm brought along more on your journey. You always felt like some untouchable God fixing everything instantly, so good to see you be a little more human ;-)

[@jasonkuehl639]

I've had the privilege of working on several small motorbikes powered by Sachs engines. Very impressive little engines! I really wish they were more widely available here in the US. Excellent work on the large generator, I'm hoping it makes appearances in future videos. 🙂

[@wyattoneable]

I enjoy the history and in depth explanations about the equipment you work on. You're a very smart man.

[@thefrankbsshow]

Die guten alten Moppel. Einer meiner Soldaten war 1986 vom Lärm des Gerätes derart genervt, dass er die TDV durchlass und dann den Generator eingrub und den 20 Liter Kanister darauf legte. Nach kurzer Zeit gab es eine große Verpuffung und ein Komaniegefechtszelt stand in Flammen.

[@lesliespeaker668]

I really enjoy these themed repair-a-thons. This was a really great episode!

[@benmichaelgbueno2004]

That's what I'm talking about! I love it when hard work, perseverance(stubbornness) gets the job done. Awesome Effort! Respect! Keep up the Great work! Inspiring....

[@visvivacnckenya1620]

I really love your videos.. Wait.. That an understatement.. I totally enjoy your videos.. Everyone of them.. The day I can afford.. I'll Def donate to your work.. But in the mean time just know am a big fan... Keep doing it.. Your an inspiration all over the world

[@zedicus11]

One of your best. Amazing to see gow this old stuff was made.

[@H2Dwoat]

Hi, I really appreciate you explaining the effort and time spent on this project. Too often KZbin videos gloss over this aspect and give a false impression of difficulty level, effort and time involved 👍.

[@charlieb9502]

One of the best episodes to date! wunderbar!

[@teeanahera8949]

An excellent episode. Cannot wait for more. Cheers from Qld, Australia.

[@dewexdewex]

Donation made. Many thanks for your efforts with this channel, Gerolf.

[@Benramin08]

Congratulation on the successful repair! Always exciting to see your new posts. Hallo from Montana, USA!

[@1HayesEng]

Your hard work payed off! Congrads! This is the kind of thing I have done my self in my 70 years of being a electronics tech.

[@benjaminrich9396]

I love how the parts and tools come with it. :)

[@tolbaszy8067]

Congratulations on the impending 500K subscribers! Well deserved!

[@MattBrownbill]

I can definitely say that I fully understand the effort you put into this video. Thanks.

[@JoshuaJoshua0]

Another brilliant video! I love and learn from your channel so much!

[@danielepatane3841]

Hi there, thanks for sharing your knowledge here on KZbin. I am well aware that repairing an item is usually very time consuming and in general not easy. I watch your channel avidly because it opens my mind. best regards from Italy

[@TotoGuy-Original]

i always get excited when i see a new video from your channel and this one didnt disappoint keep up the work its awesome these video's you do

[@karolstruck9822]

I have to admit myself I do love these older Motors. I don't know what it is but getting him up and running just gives me so much joy. They were truly Built Tough and damn near indestructible. Please keep up the good work

[@LydellAaron]

Loved that fast spark plug change. Your experience and intuition at work.

[@shamrock1961]

You're a talented young man sir! I tip my hat to you! Awesome job. Thanks for giving this old guy an education today!

[@spettro9]

"Will it run..?" lolol I guess you couldn't help poke fun a bit. Your channel is awesome.

[@MrMattDat]

Great, great job! Got to love military equipment (especially for generators!). Very practical design with field service in mind!