DAVID EBELING Has a machine shop in Utah and has made new General Electric Nose Positive units that goes between the Nose Cap and Nose Plate.  Machined part, not cast.  Machined out  of Stainless Steel!
Very well made. Better than original cast unit. Should last for many years to come.
 Takes a few days to make each one.

David is asking $400.00 per unit.
435-720-0784 Cell
435-723-3889 Fax
1-800-782-9779 Toll Free
ebeling1768@msn.com
 
 

GE Negative worm gear
Paul Aaron's "GRAND EVENTS" of Arlington, Texas     Contact Paul at....
(817) 261-1989
paulcaa@grandevents.com
 

Some research has been done on NEW replacement ballast resistors.   Through the KenCor Electric Equipment company, they have come up with a stamped grid resistor to replace the wedgewound type that GE now uses.  The advantage being newer technology, and much higher durability.  They don't have ceramic in them, and they don't break the clips, there are no clips.  Also, they're duty rated for 200 amps.  Exactly the .088 ohms of resistance needed.  Actually the resistance for commercial searchlight operations when the cable length is only about 20 ft or less, the resistance should be 1.76 ohms.
In 1942, GE units were edgewounds, and they're great for installed applications.  They don't work well for mobile, and "trailered" vehicles, e.g. searchlights.  Stamped stainless stuff should be much better, and last longer than the edgewounds.  The only disadvantage, if you can call it that, is that the box is approx 3-4 inches taller than the OEM.
The unit would be about $480 plus shipping

KenCor Electrical Equipment
3015 East Skelly Drive Suite 103
Tulsa, OK 74105
Tel: 918-745-6066
Fax: 918-747-2747
Attn:  Barry Holcombe
 

Post Glover Company makes off the shelf ballast resistor.  Their model P-9 matches the .088 ohms needed.
Post Glover Company
1369 Cox Avenue
Erlanger, KY 41018
Phone: 800-537-6144 / 859-283-0778
Fax: 859-283-2978
www.postglover.com
http://postglover.com/Literature/RE105-08_Grid_and_Ribbon_Resistors.pdf
 
 

Alsa Corporation
An alternative to the high cost of replating your mirror, the Alsa Corporation makes a great automotive "MirraChrome" paint that reflects just like chrome!  It would be perfect for an old mirror that has lost it's shine. I went to this company in Vernon, a suburb of Los Angeles, California, and saw an actual sample.  This paint shines like chrome. You can see your image reflected in the paint!  Claims to have 98% reflectivity.  A pint of this paint is $319.00
Pint Kit includes:
1 Pint - MirraChrome
1 Quart - Speed Clear
8 oz. - Speed Clear Hardener
1 Pint - Black Basecoat
1 Quart Reducer
1 Polishing Cloth

This spray painted "MirraChrome" helmet tells it all, and I think it is worth a try if your mirror is really bad and beyond polishing.  Let me know if you try it and let me know your results.  Be sure to visit the site below and watch the videos.
http://www.alsacorp.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=SFNT&Store_Code=Alsa_B&AFFIL=75269
They say....MirraChrome has no equal. Other companies are selling coatings which are simply a version of our Ghost Chrome - no product to date can compare to the reflection rate of MirraChrome. Many other have tried without success to bring you a top-coatable chrome spray. Only Alsa has done it! Using our complete MirraChrome kit, and following the required dry times, and application recommendations you can achieve a clear coated and completely durable finish 95-98% that of true chrome. Try it and see regardless of what they say there IS a chrome spray that can be topcoated and doesn’t look like simple spray paint when finished and it’s called MirraChrome.

Caswell Copy Chrome is method available to plate mirrors that can't be restored
Copy Chrome™ is a SIMPLE plating kit that provides almost all the benefits of chromium plate - without all the hassle! The entire plating process takes the same time as our regular nickel plating kit, 15 minutes for indoors decorative, 30 minutes for tools, 1 hour for tough outside jobs!
The Copy Chrome™ process is ideal for all your small items such as door handles, brackets, hinges, nuts & bolts, stamped steel covers, etc. It can be applied to:- steel, copper, brass, bronze, old nickel plate, and with the aid of Zincate Primer, aluminum.
http://www.caswellplating.com/kits/copychrome.htm
 
 

Some mirrors are still good enough to bring back to life. Below are things some operators did to restore the shine of a dull mirror.....

One operator tell us....   I started with Eagle 1 chrome wheel cleaner, sprayed it on, let it sit for a minute, and hosed it off using a mop. The difference was AMAZING! It is an acid based cleaner, but rhodium is virtually impervious to any reasonable chemical attack. Then I used that blue metal polish with an orbital buffer, and brought it the rest of the way home. The mirror was originally a mess, but it's probably 8 out of 10 points now.

We used to polish the glass mirrors in theatre carbon arc lamphouses by making a paste with Bon Ami and water on a rag. (Use ONLY bon Ami; not Comet, Ajax, or any other powdered cleanser). Rub an even coating of the paste on the mirror. Let it dry. Polish it off with 000 steel wool pads. Do NOT use, SOS or any coarser steel wool than 000. This was the manufacturer recommended technique and works like a charm. It won't scratch and chemically removes all the etched smoke and soot build up on the mirror from the burning carbons. I used to use this technique on my GE searchlight and it worked like a charm. It left the mirror shiny and polished.
 
 

Manual numbers that were published for GE Searchlights and Generators

TM 5-7040  Technical Manual
Operator's Manual and Parts and Price Lists, Model 1941A, 60-inch Antiaircraft Searchlight and Control Station
(Manufactured by General Electric, Schenectady), 354 pages.
PB 81479 - BSIR 8(5):412; 01/30/48

TM 5-7044  Technical Manual, 1943.Combined Operator's Manual, Maintenance Manual and Parts List for Search-Light Trailer, Model 1131 Special (Manufactured by the Fruehauf Trailer Co., Detroit), 112 pages.
PB 67615 - BSIR 5(9):813; 45/30/47

TM 5-7045  Technical Manual, 1943.  Searchlight, 60-inch General Electric
Model 1942 and Control Station, 162 pages.
PB 81444 - BSIR 8(5):412; 01/30/48

TM 5-7046  Technical Manual, 1943. Parts and Price Lists, 60-inch Antiaircraft Searchlight and Control Station,
Model 1942 (Manufactured by General Electric, Schenectady), 178 pages.
PB 81466 - BSIR 8(5):412; 01/30/48

TM 5-7047  Technical Manual, 1943.  Maintenance Manual, 60-inch Antiaircraft Searchlight and Control Station,
Model 1942, 588 pages.
PB 81438 - BSIR 8(4):320; 01/23/48

TM 5-7048  Technical Manual, , 1943. Parts and Price Lists for Portable Power Plant for Searchlight, 60-inch General Electric Model 1942, 48 pages.  PB 81481 - BSIR 8(5):411; 01/30/48

TM 5-7049  Technical Manual, , 1943.  Operator's Manual, Portable Power Plant for 60-inch Antiaircraft Searchlight,
Model 1942 (Manufactured by General Electric, Schenectady, N.Y.), 89 pages.
PB 81458 - BSIR 8(5):411; 01/30/48

TM 5-7051  Technical Manual, , 1944.  Maintenance Manual, Portable Power Plant for 60-inch Antiaircraft Searchlight,
Model 1942 (Manufactured by General Electric Co., Schenectady, N.Y.), 280 pages.
PB 81468 - BSIR 8(5):411; 01/30/48

TM 5-7104  Technical Manual, , 1942. Parts and Price Lists for 24-inch Searchlight Equipment,
Model 1942, Portable Power Plant (Manufactured by General Electric, Schenectady, N.Y.), 81 pages.
PB 85513 - BSIR 8(5):412; 01/30/48

TM 5-7107,  Technical Manual,  1942.  Operator's Manual for 24-inch Searchlight Equipment,
Model 1942, Portable Power Plant (Manufactured by General Electric Co.), 57 pages.
PB 85512 - BSIR 8(4):320; 01/23/48

TM 5-7111  Technical Manual, , 1943.  Operator's Manual, 60-inch Antiaircraft Searchlight and Control Station,
Model 1942A (Manufactured by General Electric, Schenectady), 174 pages.
PB 81465 - BSIR 8(4):320; 01/23/48

TM 5-7112  Technical Manual, , 1943.  Parts Catalog, 60-inch Antiaircraft Searchlight and Control Station,
Model 1942, 212 pages.
PB 81448 - BSIR 8(5):412; 01/30/48

TM 5-7113   Technical Manual, , 43. Maintenance Manual, 60-inch Antiaircraft Searchlight and Control Station,
Model 1942A (Manufactured by General Electric, Schenectady, N.Y.), 650 pages.
PB 81439 - BSIR 8(4):320; 01/23/48

TM 5-7115  Technical Manual, , 1943.  Operator's Manual, Portable Power Plant for 60-inch Antiaircraft Searchlight,
Model 1942A (Manufactured by General Electric, Schenectady, N.Y.), 86 pages.
PB 81450 - BSIR 8(5):411; 01/30/48

TM 5-7116  Technical Manual, , 1943.
Parts Catalog, Portable Power Plant for 60-inch Antiaircraft Searchlight, Model 1942A
(Manufactured by General Electric, Schenectady), 93 pages.
PB 81467 - BSIR 8(5):411; 01/30/48

TM 5-7117  Technical Manual, , 1944.  Maintenance Manual, Portable Power Plant for 60-inch Antiaircraft Searchlight, Model 1942A
(Manufactured by General Electric Co., Schenectady, N.Y.), 280 pages.
PB 81445 - BSIR 8(5):411; 01/30/48
 

Manual numbers that were published for Sperry Searchlights
If you know of the numbers for Sperry lights and generator manuals, please send them to me.

TM 5-7130   Technical Manual, , n.d..
Operator's Manual for 60-inch Antiaircraft Searchlights, Mobile & Portable Units, Model 1934
(Manufactured by Sperry Gyroscope Co. Inc., Brooklyn. N.Y.), 526 pages.
PB 81477 - BSIR 8(4):320; 01/23/48

TM 5-7140   Technical Manual, , 42.
Operator's Manual for 60-inch Antiaircraft Searchlight Equipment, Model 1941-A ...
(Manufactured by Sperry Gyroscope Co. Inc. Brooklyn, N.Y.), 345 pages.
PB 81478 - BSIR 8(4):320; 01/23/48
 
 

Military/Info Publishing
P.O.Box 27640
Golden Valley, MN 55427
(763) 533-8627
http://www.military-info.com/MPHOTO/p002.htm

TM 5 -7111 Operating Instructions Manual. Searchlight, 60-inch Model 1942A and Control Station (November 1943); 156 pages, 79 illus. Price 16.00 {Item No.4099}
 

How long with your carbon rods burn?  Depends on proper  negative rod alignment.
Standard 20  inch Positive  2 hrs 50min to 3 hours plus
Standard 11 inch Negative 2 hrs 20 min to 2 hours 40 min.  

Carbon Rods

Carbon Rods
James Lanier's Absolute Hollywood Texas
events@absolutehollywood.com
443.341.6424
 
 

GE Control Boxes for sale
James Lanier's Absolute Hollywood Texas
events@absolutehollywood.com
443.341.6424
 
 
 

This company below will repair, and rewind burn't out control box motors.  I sent one in that had to be rewound, and had bad bearings. They overhauled it, and shipped  it  back to me for $253.00 in June of 2008

EurtonElectric
9920 Painter Ave
P.O. Box 2113
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

Tel: 800-423-4789
Fax: 562-946-0014
E-mail: info@eurtonelectric.com
http://eurtonelectric.com/?_ga=1.86897240.1312120885.1452895707

Water Pump Packing
You can also get a  new type TEFLON packing material for your water pump that lasts longer than the old stuff.
Get type #154 3/8 inch
Hanna Rubber Company
908 W 25th St
Kansas City Mo 64108
800-591-3035
sales@hannarubber.com
https://www.hannarubbercompany.com/compression-packing/ptfe-teflon-compression-packing/style-154-ptfe-teflon-compression-packing/

You might also be able to get Teflon packing at Home Depot, or at an Auto Parts Store

Spanner Wrench
Be sure you use a spanner wrench to adjust the brass packing nut on the water pump.  I have seen operators smack this nut with a screw driver and hammer to tighten it. As a result, I have seen a few broken brass packing nuts.

Feed Gear Lube
Spray on Graphite. Made of synthetic colloidal graphite, it is an ideal lubricant for feed gears.
AERVOE INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED
1100 Mark Circle
Gardnerville, NV 89410
Toll Free Phone: 1-800-227-0196   Fax: 1-775-782-5687
Email: mailbox@aervoe.com
https://aervoe.com/product/dry-graphite-lubricant/
 

John Deere Grease, same feel as wheel bearing grease

DUPONT lube with Teflon spray on.  The oils burn off with the high temps, but the teflon doesn't.
You can get this at Walmart
 
 
 
 
 
 

Terrill Machine, Inc
This company will rebuild your single action Hercules engine pump  (like the Sperry and GE) for about $55.00 plus the return shipping. They can have it rebuilt and back within a week.  The pump will look  just like new and they used a new diaphragm that is safe to use with todays fuels.  In all it will cost about  $63.00 total.  Depending upon your location shipping may be different.
If you need to get your pump rebuilt you can contact:
Feltz Terrill Jr.
Terrill Machine, Inc
1000 County Road 454
DeLeon, TX 76444
254-893-2610
terrillmachine@yahoo.com

You can get a Sperry Oil Filter at NAPA Auto Parts.  The part number is 1250 and the price is $9.69.

For Baldwin brand P52   8"oil filter cartridge go to...
Everything Truck Parts
https://www.everythingtruckparts.com/

GE Oil Filters (Original)

GE Oil Filters
James Lanier's Absolute Hollywood Texas
events@absolutehollywood.com
443.341.6424

You can get a GE Oil Filter Gasket from NAPA
The number is NAPA 5080
 

SPIN ON Filter Adapter for GE Generator
You may want to install an adapter so you can attach a modern Spin on type filter to a GE generator.  You may have to tap a couple of  holes in the oil filter unit housing to make this work, but it has been done as you can see by the photo below.  You can get one of these adapters at the website below for about $24.00.  These were made for   GM 283 Chevy engines to adapt them from a cartridge type to a spin on type but can also be adapted for the GE generator.
http://www.zip-corvette.com/
You can also get it at any local Checkers / O Reilly  type automotive parts store for about $10.00.
It is called a  Chevy   56-67 OIL FILTER CONVERSION KIT  used to replace the old type cartridge filters used on those Chevy engines.
The thread type on the filter adapter is 13/16-16.  You can then use any of the filters listed below...
Fram:PH5,PH13, HP4
Pureolator: L34631
Purolator Pure One: PL34631 (prefered)
AC: PF1218 AC Delco PF35, PF1218
Motorcraft: FL-12A
NAPA: 1060
Wix: 51060, 51061
K&N: HP3002 (prefered)
Amsoil: SDF-24
Hastings: LF279
Fleetguard: LF653

If you are missing your VOLT and AMP meters on your Sperry or General Electric generator, the original meters will be very hard to find, but you can replace them with meters that are of the same size as the original. They are built by Simpson. They are called Simpson Wide-Vue DC Panel Meters for GE and Round meters for Sperry.
AMP Meters should have full deflection at .05 volts, and a scale range from 0-300 amps. The VOLT meter should have a range from 0-150 volts

Newark Electronics
has nice Simpson ammeters and voltmeters that are the same size as the original
General Electric meters.  However the new meters don't allow the lights in the back of the orginal meters to
light up the new meters dial. The meters are around $88.00 to $100.00.  The new meters need to have 4 new mounting holes drilled into the meter panel, but otherwise look great.
Newark has a website at
http://www.newark.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?pageSize=25&st=simpson+meters&catalogId=15003&categoryId=800000005089&langId=-1&storeId=10194
or call them at
800-463-9275
Sales Department:
Mon-Fri 9am-8pm (EST) Live Chat
Mon-Fri 7am-8pm (EST) Phone: 1-800-463-9275
For personal assistance with a purchase, quote, prices, etc.
 

Granger
has Simpson Electric meters
Analog Panel Meter, DC Current, 0-300 DC A, Size 4 1/2 In, Wide-Vue Case Style, Accuracy +/- 2% Full Scale, Plastic Case, Acrylic Window, Self-shielded Movement, Use With External 50mV Shunt, Standards UL(E91015N), Includes Mounting Template and Mounting Screws
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/1X031
 

Instrument Meter Specialties Inc.
339 East Ave K8 Suite 105
Lancaster,CA  93535-4551
Phone: 800-926-3837
http://www.metersales.com/

Many original volt and amp meters may not be working or are in need of service. I found a place that repairs meters if your original meter is in good condition. They have service centers all around the country. I have not dealt with them yet, so let me know if they are able to help you with your meter. If you have experience with having your original searchlight meters repaired by another company, please let me know.
The company I found is called

TRANSCAT
Go to this site below to find a service center near you.
http://www.transcat.com/

Allied Electronics Corporate Headquarters
7410 Pebble Drive
Fort Worth, Texas 76118
Phone: 817- 595-3500
800-433-5700
http://www.alliedelec.com/  
Part # RRS25RE    $800.00 
 

Galco Industrial Electronics
26010 Pinehurst Drive
Madison Heights, MI  48071
800-337-0552
http://www.galco.com/
Part # RRS25R-OHM
Or Part # RRS25RE   $727.00

The GE Generator is a model GT-1508-B1
Rated at....  100V 165A 16.5KW @ 1200 rpm

GE Generator Brushes are...
5/8 thick, 3"wide, 2" long and require  80 oz per lever 2 levers per brush
GE Catalog #4738794

James Lanier's Absolute Hollywood Texas
Only GE parts:Gear box mounted onto side of drum, controls positive & negative, Parts for the burner, shield & gears inside the drum, Oil filters and Carbon rods
events@absolutehollywood.com
 443 - 341-6424
 

Larry Boggs "HOLLYWOOD LIGHTS AND INFLATABLES" of Savannah, Georgia PARTS
Larry has Zenith carb tops with mixture adjustment. I have replaced all my working lights with these. Also a few main generator brushes and turn table brushes.
larry21957@yahoo.com
(912) 369-6044
    

Andrew Griffin's "A-1 Carbon Arc Searchlights" of Caddo Mills, Texas  PARTS
Has Searchlight parts for Both GE and Sperry 60 inch lights.
Heat Shields noses and nose plates  brushes  positive and negative feed rollers and gears  some of these parts are old stock original.
I also rebuild control boxes arc lamps. Let me know if I can help best of luck to all.
andygriffin999@aol.com
214-681-9525 cell
 
 

JXD Engine Parts
Jobbers Warehouse   of Philadelphia, PA
1601 Fairmount Ave
Philadelphia, Pa. 19130
215-236-8500
http://www.jobbersinc.com/about.htm
E-Mail: info@jobbersinc.com
New water pumps for $795.00, engine gears, etc

Hercules JXD Engine  Manuals
YESTERDAY's TRACTORS
751 Commerce Loop
PT Business Park
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Contact Phone:(800) 853-2651Customer Service(360) 379-4808
http://www.ytmag.com/contents/hercules_engine_manuals_list.htm

Hercules JXD Starter Motors
I have NOS Starting Motors in GE labeled boxes. Price is $150.00 plus your choice of shipping.
Payment by Paypal or Money Order.
Tom Wolboldt
641 Warren Chapel Rd.
Fleming, Ohio 45729
xstuff@juno.com

INTERESTING FACTS ON THE JXD ENGINE
The engine used to power the GE and Sperry generators was made by the Hercules Engine Company who supplied nearly a million engines to the US military and allied armed forces during 1941-1945.
Hercules engines were used in Jeeps, 2.5 and 5-ton trucks and generator sets.
The JXD version of the Hercules engine used in searchlight power plants is a straight six side valve gasoline engine.
The engine displacement is 5240cc (320 cu in). It is rated at 110hp @ 3000rpm The engine uses about 2.6 gallons (10 litres) an hour when running the searchlight.
1hp = 0.75 KW so the engine is capable of putting out 82.5 KW at 3000 rpm. The generator runs at 1200 rpm and power output is approximately proportional to RPM therefore the engine output power at 1200 rpm would be about 35KW
The generator output is 15KW (max 16.7KW). Under normal running conditions the light runs at 93 volts ( with 20 ft of cable at the generator terminals) at 150 amps ie 14KW
The efficiency of a typical DC generator is 75%. That would require 20 KW of engine power when there is 35KW available at 1250rpm.
The whole design of the searchlight power plant is very conservatively rated since it is idling along at less than one quarter the rated power of the engine.
The searchlights cost $60,000 in 1940. Using inflation figures from 1940 to 2005 - that is equivalent to $830,000 in 2005 - no wonder they are such a magnificent piece of machinery!

Carb o’haul kits for Zenith Model 29 – Carb no. 9982
(number is on a small dime-sized tag riveted to top of carb that I didn’t know was there until I cleaned it)

Larry Isgro Carburetors
1604 Argyle Road
Wantagh, NY  11793
https://larry-isgro-carburetors-incorporated.hub.biz
516 783 1041
He calls them TC-29 kits at $65.00 each
Pretty much a full gasket set with a new needle, seat and float pivot pin and new air adj. screw.  No power valve.

Part #21705
4/0 AWG Welding Cable
Strands = 2088/30
O.D.=.720
150 amps @ 200 feet

Also try your local welding supply store.
 

Multiconductor wires that go between the junction box and other places
This place sells all kind of cables.  I used them to buy a cable that goes from the junction box to the azmuth control box
Show Me Cables
115 Chesterfield Industrial Blvd,
Chesterfield, MO 63005
https://www.showmecables.com/
Phone: (636) 519-9505
1-888-519-9505
 
 
 
 
 

Give these a try. They all do one-offs.

http://www.pwfoundr y.com/
http://bajabronze. net/
http://www.american bronze.com/
http://www.smartsho ps.net/capabilit ies.html
http://www.odmfg. com/