Generator

[HalcyonDays]

Is this a Model A generator? If so what year car would it be correct for. Thanks

 

[TomW]

looks like a later (32-?) model but can be used on an A. one wire is grounded, other goes to cutout.

 

[HalcyonDays]

Here is another view. Any thoughts would be great.

 

[HalcyonDays]

Hopefully photo will come with this post

 

[HalcyonDays]

Thank you for the quick reply. It was supposedly rebuilt, I purchased too quickly on ebay. Will try to sell, any interest PM me.


Thanks

 

[ndnchf]

It's hard to tell by the photos, but that looks like a 1934+ generator. That is when the 2 wires coming out started. If those taped wires are any indication of the quality of the rebuild, I would be suspicious.

 

[Kurt in NJ]

earlier generators were rebuilt with the wires in the later 30s so they would work on all the 4 cyl cars, would need closer pictures of all angles to determine each part though it looks like it is A generator with later wire, the original A terminal post could be installed

most of the later —33-34 type had aluminum end housings, rear one with vent holes, and one end of the field housing has a taper

take the brush cover off and take some pictures and it will show how much is “rebuilt”

 

[rotorwrench]

It would need the internal field ground and an insulated carry through power terminal kit to be installed for it to match the late Autolite type generator used in 1930/31. It may have been modified during some earlier repair or overhaul. It will fit he model A/B 4-cylinder engines.

The first Autolite types had a ball bearing on the rear support. The later ones had the bushing on the back with the oiler. These were common replacements for all Model A engines. It would need the cut out installed of course. The wired ones were set up to use either a plain cut out or a two stage cut out with current regulator set up. They were oval shaped instead of the usual round shaped cut out relay.

 

[HalcyonDays]

I spoke with the seller and was told the generator was rebuilt by the Dearborn, Michigan Model A Restorers Club. Was told the tape was for "protection".

 

[Joe K]

Was told the tape was for "protection".

Um. Sure.

Shrink tubing is where I would go next. This may be a quick inspect/rework/put in service.

A "user" certainly.

Joe K