generator id

4x4M38 · Post by **4x4M38** » Tue Jan 17, 2017 9:54 am

Can someone help me ID this generator I bought with a bunch of parts?

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Thanks!

Post by **wesk** » Tue Jan 17, 2017 4:17 pm

Looks like an early flat V-8 Ford unit.

What is the generator model number on it's data plate?

4x4M38 · Post by **4x4M38** » Tue Jan 17, 2017 5:01 pm

The data plate is missing Wes.

It has Ford in script stamped on the case, and I found 8BA under the
bracket which is bolted around the case with a strap, versus on the front.

Post by **wesk** » Tue Jan 17, 2017 5:22 pm

The Ford flathead V-8's mounted the generator straight up on top of the intake at the front of the engine so I would suggest you concentrate your google search under the topic "Ford V-8 generator 1928 to 1953".

4x4M38 · Post by **4x4M38** » Tue Jan 17, 2017 6:09 pm

The bracket looks like the one in the second photo.

I'm guessing it is 6 volts?

Thanks for the help!

Post by **wesk** » Tue Jan 17, 2017 10:47 pm

You could drop it at a nearby auto-electric shop and have them bench check for you.

Or like me just keep an old electric AC motor with a pulley under your bench. When you have the need just clamp the generator or alternator to the bench or in a vice and clamp the motor next it on the bench Wrap a belt around the pulleys and slide the motor away to tighten it. Then with a 6 volt battery connected to the generator ground and + to field measure the output when you full field the generator momentarily with a volt meter connected to same ground and the A terminal. If she's a good 6 volter she'll top out at about 8 volts in 2 or 3 seconds. If she keeps going higher then probably a 12 volter.