M105a2 what is it?

[dezert ratt]

I'm going this weekend to check out a m105a2.
As of now I do not know what the contents are in the trailer. The owner sent me pictures of what appears to be some sort of generator, pump or compressor. The owner does not know what it is, but claims it is military. Here are some pics, I'm very interested in what this trailer is.
I was hoping someone on here could be of knowledgeable assistance.

It just dawned on me this may be a pump unit for a inflatable biological tent????

 

[Recovry4x4]

M51 bio inflatable shelter

 

[dezert ratt]

Can I do anything with it other than inflate a tent? For the price it's worth getting and stripping down to just a m105a2 cargo.

 

[swbradley1]

For the price it's worth getting and stripping down to just a m105a2 cargo.

Sounds like you have your answer.

 

[Heath_h49008]

Check the engine out a bit more closely... is that a Continental or Lycoming aircraft engine?!


Edit: As opposed to a VW engine...

 

[Evil Dr. Porkchop]

Here are some more m51 shelter pics, including it set up.
http://www.davidallenracing.com/M51.htm
http://www.davidallenracing.com/M51setup.htm

 

[MWMULES]

It looks like it is missing part of the system that motor an AO84 ran a gen-set, heater,AC and blower plus and king size NBC filter. I had one many years ago and it ran in my front yard for 3 days after an ice storm, ran the ducts through a window kept the house warm and powered the ice box and a couple light bulbs. Yep and some home built guys like the motor.

 

[Heath_h49008]

Yep... researched the engine and got Hercules 4a084-3. Genset with compressor.

 

[hndrsonj]

From the pics, i'd say it's missing alot.