caddyshack Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Any idea what this generator is from? No markings concerning the manufacturer, but there is a number 8837 stamped on the top. It weighs roughly 30 lbs.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
startergenrebuilder Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Is there any chance you could email me that picture and an additional shot of the other end? I wasn't able to blow that picture up very clearly. I may be able to help you identify it.JasonAdvanced Electrical Rebuildersjason@aerrebuild.comwww.aerrebuild.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caddyshack Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 Sent two photos today. Thanks for your help.Skip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif Holmberg Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Here is a similar ones on ebay. Leif in Sweden.Westinghouse Electric Lighting Generator VTG Car Truck 1920s Buick Cadillac Reo | eBay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caddyshack Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 Leif,I thought that it might be a Westinghouse unit also, but the four contact posts on top of the generator don't match anything I have found. Thanks for the info.Skip in MN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wac Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 The first DELCO Starter/Generator units (MG-1) as used on the 1912 Cadillac and (MG-2) as used on 1913 Hudson, 1913 Cole & 1913 Oldsmobile have four terminals on top as shown in your photo.The rear end bell, gear and clutch appear to be missing.Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest justme Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 The 1912 Cadillac unit was a starter-generator. The unit in the photo is just a generator. 25 years ago I purchased a unit just like the one shown. The seller thought it was a 1913 Cadillac starter-generator. When it arrived I contacted the seller. He refunded my money and let me keep the unit. I've never been able to identify make of car it was used on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caddyshack Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share Posted February 29, 2012 Thanks for the replys. I do have the gear. It was brazed to a flat 1-inch wide wheel. Apparently an electric motor and belt were used to provide lighting in a Montana barn. He had eight 6-volt lamps hooked up to this generator. I am not sure what I am missing or what it looks like, but your info has helped.Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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