Weird Delco generator ID

[Eldovert]

Can anyone tell me what sort of vehicle this generator came from ?

Thank you,Pat

[oldford]

What model numbers are on the data plate?

Frank

[Ivan Saxton]

Only the numbers will determinewhat it came from. The position of the holes for the mounting studs probably indicate it came from a V8. Cadillac used such a starter/generator ounted on top of the crankcase between the cylinder blocks from the first V8 in1915, to the end of the V63 in 1924-25. Mountings for the earlier Cadillac 4 cylinder models, and a number of other cars like Hudson that

used starter/generators are different. The unit for the first electric start Cadillac in 1912 had not only double windings andsets of commutator segments, but a dual voltage system. Starting was 24 volt and battery chargingwas 6 volt, so you could be forgiven for believing that the control system was the inspiration of Rube Goldberg, rather than the genius and logic of Charles Kettering.

[Eldovert]

Hi Frank,

The tag on top doesn't say much other than the patent numbers. There is a boss on the side that has these #'s 9848278

There is no other data tag that I can see.

Thank you,Pat

[Eldovert]

Hello Ivan,

Thank you for identifying that as a starter generator...no wonder it weighs so much. Makes sense that it is a Cadillac part because it came from a "Cadillac guy".

Cheers,Pat