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Just a guess but are they the same inside diameter as a battery terminal? Many years ago I saw a garage from the first part of the 20th Century that stored cars long term or during the winter. There was a bench on a back wall that had a large battery charging system and all the stored cars batteries were stored on this bench with wires similar to these hooked to each one. Howard Dennis

Corleone, great to hear the serial number nailed down what you have. I hate to admit it but automotive electrics are my worst subject and I tried to get every period piece of literature I could to help with my 1917. To add to the confusion I found like you Maxwell made "early" & "Late" 1917's and several different dash Panels were used during this time and you always need to make sure the diagram you're using matches your cars dash panel. At this point I'd like you to send me what book you read about the early and late cars so I can add it to my files. In years of research I've only found 2 listings with that information, one was a newspaper article stating Simms was on strike and not supplying magnetos and the other was a period electrical manual with both diagrams. If you find and purchase a Maxwell owners manual make sure it says Seventh Edition May 1917 AND that the diagrams enclosed show your style dash panel. Speaking of dash panels would it be possible for you to post a picture of yours so I know which type you're working with? If it turns out you have a bad coil a few years ago I sent two to these fellows and they rebuilt them with a combination of mine and parts from their new ones. Be sure and tell them you want the original cap from yours used. They also rebuilt 3 dash panels for me. http://www.mykmlifestyle.com/Ignition_Coils_Antique_.html Howard Dennis

The top wire is the feed wire coming from the ignition switch on the dash panel. I don't know why it's marked "O" but that wire goes through the hole in the distributor cap and attaches to the top screw on the right side of the condenser cover as shown in the wiring diagram. I believe the "S" terminal stands for spark and it goes in the center terminal of the distributor cap to feed the rotor and on to each spark plug wire. I have found distributors with and without the tiny braided ground wire shown in the wiring diagram just to the right of "Gear Cap 25c". It attaches to the mounting screw of the coil and a small screw in the bottom underside of the distributor body right next to the pivot point for the left hand Distributor Cap Clamp. Hope this helps, Howard Dennis

Just curious, will this grace a New Zealand Cadillac or did he get scalped? Howard Dennis

Having purchased the contents of at least 11 rear axles over the last 7 years in a search for usable parts for my 1917 model 25 I have only found one undamaged. 10 had either gone through a catastrophic gear failure in the past or were about to at the time of disassembly. It appears that during this time Maxwell was over hardening the gears thereby creating a ring & pinion that started chipping almost from the start. One rear I disassembled had failed and it appeared someone near the time the car was fairly new purchased all new gears only to have the differential half to fail from an unseen crack from the first failure. The car was junked after this and that's how I found it and at first figured I had hit a home run only to find out after cleaning that the new ring gear which looked perfect was full of hairline cracks. Judging by this it would seem this is what gave the later Maxwell's their bad reputation and my guess would be most were junked long before WWII's scrap drives. Howard Dennis

This is pretty much impossible to answer without a LOT more information and pictures. You at least need to tell us area where the car is located so a member of one of the Model A Ford clubs can look up the closest members to you and find a person who could physically examine the car and give you a more accurate answer. Howard Dennis

Did we waste our time or did our efforts help the original poster? Howard Dennis

It's been years since I was a young NAPA counterman and as long since I had 28, 29, and 32 Plymouth's but I seem to recall the Echlin Ignition part number was RR106. I looked it up and sure enough there are 2 on eBay right now. It also might be worthwhile to call you local NAPA store and see if they still list parts for that distributor. Forget eBay, I just checked on Google and it says my local NAPA store can order one for $33. Howard Dennis

Now you've really got me confused as you've shown 2 1926's one with and one without the six. I based my 1924 starting date on this video as I'd think they would know: Howard Dennis

I must admit it sounded feasible when you mentioned it but after checking the pictures the emblem is missing the "Motor Company" script in the circle so I would literally be creating something that never existed, but I appreciate the help. Thanks, Howard Dennis

Thanks 28 Chrysler, that at least proves it was used from 1924 till 1926. Howard Dennis

Anyone have one of these emblems they are willing to sell? Howard Dennis

Anyone have one of these emblems they are willing to sell? Howard Dennis

Just received this today and what I thought was an emblem in nice shape now appears to be either N.O.S. or expertly restored to look like new OR it is a perfect reproduction. Do anyone know if this was reproduced and also is it possible to pin down the exact years this was used? Howard Dennis

Just purchased a grouping of emblems and wondering what year(s) this Chrysler Six emblem fits? Howard Dennis

Most of us grew up with the impression that this was the first time this happened when actually it occurred in the previous generation as well: http://www.motorcities.org/Story/Spotlight+on+Women+of+the+Maxwell+Motor+Car+Company+br+By+Robert+Tate+Automotive+HistorianResearcher+br+Images+Courtesy+of+the+National+Automotive+History+Collection-391.html Howard Dennis

First, check to see where your serial number falls on this chart. Maxwell didn't have a factory installed Atwater Kent Type CC distributor until late 1917 but since the Type CC was designed to directly replace a magneto it would not be unusual to find one retrofitted on an earlier car. It would be impossible for an ignition system to function if the points never closed. Howard Dennis

Thanks Grimy, maybe he's still on the road. I'll keep checking back. Howard Dennis

I've responded to this on private email and to the email address listed and requested a price on the N.O.S. AK condensors, twice?? Howard Dennis

Want to buy Large Rotor for Atwater-Kent Type CC distributor. Must fit a shaft diameter of .405. I can find the smaller rotors but would like the large rotor as pictured. Thanks, Howard Dennis

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I've never seen an engine number list as such. My late 1917 Maxwell's engine number is about 900 numbers later than my frame number. I assume it is close enough together that it probably is the original engine. It would be awful lucky if the original was damaged and a replacement this close was found. Hope this list helps you find what you are looking for. Howard Dennis

Have you read my private message? Howard Dennis