O&R Generator? Not!

[Webhead 95]

I purchased this genset off of a guy that claimed he had an NOS O&R generator and did not have the capability of taking and sending photos. I figured I'd take a chance and thought that it may be a real oddball that I may not have. Well, I received it today and it sure was new in the box, but it was no O&R. Either way, it's pretty cool and a tiny 1.1 hp engine that I've never heard of. After doing some research, I believe that it may be related to a Subaru. Just another variation of a Japanese O&R knockoff.

 

 

[Wallfish 698]

That's kind of funny, not sure how the PO could read O&R out of the word Robin but....

Still a very cool looking unit. I've been looking for an old Tanaka generator but just haven't found the right one.

Are you going to keep it?

[Webhead 95]

I think that I'll keep it. Paid a bit too much.

[Webhead 95]

Anybody know where I can get a curved blade plug for the 110V outlet?

[Wallfish 698]

Is that a Canadian thing?

I've seen curved blades for twist lock plugs but don't ever remember seeing a 2 prong 110v curved plug.

Wonder if you can just make one from the twist lock type if you can't something that fits.

[Webhead 95]

_{You and I sure think alike.}

[factory 487]

Could It be a 2 pin version of the Japanese socket? See numbers 6 to 9 here;

 

http://fam-oud.nl/~plugsocket/NorthAm1L.html

 

David

[Wallfish 698]

That #6 certainly looks like that's it and it states that normal 110v US plugs will fit into it.

Jam one in there Joe and let us know how it works out

[Webhead 95]

Thanks Factory and John! A regular 2 prong, non-grounding plug worked. I'm liking this thing. Can't find one tidbit of info on it tho.