£138.00
Very early motorcycle gas generator for carbide acetylene lamps.
This gas generator is likely for Pioneer & Veteran motorcycles. I have had plenty of Lucas / P&H generators for the acetylene gas-powered headlamps and tail lights. I have only ever had another one with the same dimensions and features. That other one was a beautiful polished brass specimen. This one appears to be in original paint over steel. (The one mentioned in the following link is also shown in an image below, within the text) See the other version here.
This design is shorter and wider than the others. It is also somewhat simpler and more robust. Instead of a screw cap for the water intake, it has a perfect-fitting tapered push cap that is attached to a chain to prevent loss.
The carbide acetylene motorcycle gas generator is mounted on a single bracket on the side. Again, this is more robust than the later ones. This particular one has the original clamp and handlebar mount with it. These are often missing.
It’s difficult to suggest a date that this might have been made. However, when you compare it with more “modern” refinements on some models, I suggest that this may even be early. Because it’s unusual, I’d say it would certainly suit a Pioneer Veteran machine.
There is no makers name stamp, or any other markings.
Dimensions are:
- Total Height: 6″
- Cylinder height 5″
- Cylinder max diameter: 4″ (excluding mount)
Condition of the motorcycle gas generator.
Visually, it’s good. It doesn’t have any nasty dents or scratches.
It appears to be in original paint and it has marks all over with paint loss. It would certainly suit a motorcycle with patina.
The wing nuts undo to allow the two halves to be separated. There is a little chamber and a vented tray for the carbide to lay. Under the tray is sufficient space for the acetylene gas to accumulate, before being allowed to vent through the outlet on the top. The large knob in the centre of the top unscrews. This is a regulator as it has a little knurled area that the pointer uses for friction.
As I have not tested this motorcycle gas generator, it is being sold as an untested item.
Other carbide acetylene lamps and generators
I have a few in various states of repair. Please take a look at the lamps and generators here.
Buyer notes for the very early motorcycle gas generator for carbide acetylene lamps
Shipping is charged ON TOP of the price for the item. There are too many variables to include shipping in the checkout, so please contact me before you buy and I will give you a shipping price.
Here is a polished brass version of the steel early motorcycle brass Carbide Acetylene gas generator for sale here
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Viewing: Please come and check it over before you buy. It is at PE28, near St Ives in Cambridgeshire.
Collection: If you don’t want it shipped, I have plenty of space. If you can’t collect for a while, it’s not a problem. However, I will need to be paid very soon after the sale. Thanks.
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