What model(s) used a Delco 5151 Distributor?

[RoadsterRich]

What Dodge Brothers motor car used the Dayton Engineering Laboratories Co. (Delco) 5151 Distributor? It would be for a 4 cylinder engine, the coil is

mounted to the distributor assembly and would have had an odd shaped resistance unit on it. The drive shaft came in to the side of the housing, rather than from the bottom. Any information is greatly appreciated.

Rich

[Layden]

1916-7 used Delco ignition but I cannot authenticate the 5151 part#. It would be made with same mounting as a magneto.

[RoadsterRich]

Thanks for the information. The description does sound about right. I don't have the car or the ignition system, I have a "care and maintenance" manual for one, Form No. 155 3-21-17-25M. Makes me wonder if the 3-21-17 would be a print date, and the 25M would be a run size. Back then as I recall M was 1000, not like today where M is often used for Million, which would translate to 25,000 copies. Probably reading way too much information in to those numbers, but I love to learn about things. The description and information is very interesting reading. It says it is:

DELCO INSTRUCTIONS

FOR THE

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

OF THE

DELCO IGNITION SYSTEM

ON

DODGE BROTHERS MOTOR CARS

Sixth Edition

Thanks again for the information,

Rich