[SEL] Pioneer Gen-E-Motor

peter ogborne jopeter at omninet.net.au
Sat Feb 28 14:20:37 PST 2009


Thanks Jerry, a picture of the Briggs engine would be great .It would help 
me in my search for one....maybe I'll be lucky . I will press ahead with the 
Villiers conversion anyway .It would not be the first US /Pom marriage.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jerry Evans" <jerrye at databak.co.za>
To: <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2009 3:33 AM
Subject: [SEL] Pioneer Gen-E-Motor


> At 07:00 PM 28/02/2009, Peter Ogborne wrote:
>
>>Message: 2
>>Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2009 19:51:15 +0900
>>From: "peter ogborne" <jopeter at omninet.net.au>
>>Subject: [SEL] Pioneer Gen-E-Motor
>>
>>Pulled something out of the shed the other day.I was given a small gen set
>>,something like a Cooper RV .Badged Pioneer Gen-E-Motor. I beleave it
>>would have had a direct drive early model Briggs on it .As it was given to
>>me itwas pulley driven the original engine crankcase and crank
>>retained....all other bits of the engine gone .Anyone know anything about
>>these gen sets ? I am thinking of adapting a Mk 10 Villiers to the direct
>>drive.. as I think it would be impossible to get the original Briggs 
>>engine.
>
> Hi Peter,
>         Long time no hear.
>         I have one of those direct coupled to a 1946 Briggs & Stratton NP
> and it is all original. I've had it running but the Briggs needs a 
> rebore -
> parts are already bought - one of these days I'll get them from the USA.
>         The Briggs N (or in his case NP) was one of the most prolifically
> manufactured Briggs motors and you should not battle to find one but the
> Villiers should work fine if you can live with an "American/English"
> marriage !! :-) (Speaking from memory The "P" in "NP" only denoted that it
> was a model "P" made specifically for a particular use.)
>         Apart from the rebore needed mine works very well - the pushbutton
> start is a nice feature. It is called a 12 volt battery charger.
>         Also search for "Pincor" - Pioneer Gen E Motor  Corp. changed
> their name (or label) to Pincor at some stage. Another name to search for
> is "Blue Diamond". Lots of info on Smokstak and some more on EDGETA/ASECC
> (sp?).
>         If you need pics or other info I should be able to help (but I'm
> not an expert).
>         I've also drawn the Pincor decal for printing in anticipation of
> getting mine finished if you need one.
>
> Keep the revs up (or down)
> Jerry Evans
> Near Johannesburg in Sunny South Africa.
> Etched Brass Engine Plates made to order:
> <www.oldengine.org/members/evans/plates/index.htm>
>
>
>
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