Need help identifying generator

david801

david801

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Im putting together a 1929 Model A from a pile of parts from all the Model A years. Isn't the generator output stud usually on the right side of the cutout and the wiring to the terminal box and harness on the left?
This one seem to be opposite. Am I OK to use for a driver car?
Hopefully I have attached some pictures.
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The generator in your picture was used from Oct. 28 through March 30.
The one with the stud toward the rear was used from March 1930 to the
end of production.

Bob
 
Interesting that you asked this question. I just got done taking pictures to post of one that I wanted identified to be sure that it is correct before I take it in to have someone look at it. It seems that I have a V8 one on my 29 AA truck now and want to get back to a correct generator.
Is this one correct?
 

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That would explain what there was a bolt and a stack of washers holding it on.
Does anyone have a picture of the correct pully handy?
 
From what I see, the generator looks correct for 29 except the pulley looks like the one used on the model 46 generator used with the 1933 and later four cylinder B type engines. We need to see the bottom mounting brackets better. If the generator will motor, it will more than likely charge.
 
I don't have the judging standards. The generator sat outside on a truck for a long time. Still spins but not like it should. I will take it to a gent that works on stuff like this and see if it is repairable. I would think that Bert's would have a pulley if it checks out.
Thanks!
 
If you take the brush band off and look at the backside of the band you may find a date stamp. There may be a letter code and a number. The letter code for 1929 is J so, for instance 8J would be August 1929. If you have the generator apart there may also be a date stamp on the armature. Similar to the brush band 7J would be July 1929 for example. There may also be a number stamp on the armature indicating month and year such as 829 for August 1929.
Smurph
 
David, did you check with the local generator shop? We are going away fast these little shops but you wouldn't believe the number pf pulleys I've given away. That me of course but I'd check.
 
1crosscut said:
I don't have the judging standards. The generator sat outside on a truck for a long time. Still spins but not like it should. I will take it to a gent that works on stuff like this and see if it is repairable. I would think that Bert's would have a pulley if it checks out.
Thanks!
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You may find one on Ebay. I found one for my P3 generator (It has two tabs in the center hub.) They generally go for anywhere from $9.99 or in my case $23. (The other bidder wanted it too and was willing to pay up to $22 for it.)

There seems to be one seller of these. He must have box fulls.

Joe K
 
I will be taking it to a gent that has been in the business for many moons so perhaps he will have a pulley.
No date stamp on the band that I can find.
Hopefully it can be saved.
Great advice. Many thanks.
Dave
 
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