The Ford Barn

old31 · 11-14-2017, 02:17 PM

I picked up a generator and after cleaning it I found a Ford script.

Is it rare to have a ford script on a generator?

And what do the numbers mean?

SeaSlugs · 11-14-2017, 02:54 PM

do you have a pic of the entire generator?

Dollar Bill · 11-15-2017, 05:19 AM

I'm wondering if it's a N tractor generator? My 1950 8N has Ford script on the barrel.

I'm with SS, a full view photo will help answer you question.

old31 · 11-19-2017, 11:34 AM

Do these photos help?

Tom Wesenberg · 11-19-2017, 01:22 PM

Yep, it's post Model A production.

lindy williams · 11-19-2017, 01:36 PM

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that o 9 on the generator after the ford script is a date code which translates to Sept. 1934.

SeaSlugs · 11-19-2017, 04:13 PM

Am i correct in saying a model A generator never had wires coming out of the case? They always had a stud?

Drive Shaft Dave · 11-19-2017, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeaSlugs

Am i correct in saying a model A generator never had wires coming out of the case? They always had a stud?

You are correct sir!

Charlie Stephens · 11-19-2017, 11:33 PM

The chamfered aluminum front and back plates were 1933-34 or newer (where they were supplied as a service part).

Charlie Stephens

old31 · 11-20-2017, 09:17 AM

Thanks guys, I learned something new. Yep, at my age.

old31 · 04-07-2018, 09:21 AM

On this generator where would the 2 wires coming from the back of the gen be attached to?

This is the same gen as noted above.

burner31 · 04-07-2018, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drive Shaft Dave

You are correct sir!

I'm with Dave

BILL WILLIAMSON · 04-07-2018, 11:15 AM

The Dog "sed" I should have a STAMP made & we could make $$$$$s, stamping parts!
Bill Broke

Mike V. Florida · 04-07-2018, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old31

On this generator where would the 2 wires coming from the back of the gen be attached to?

This is the same gen as noted above.

One to ground and one to the cutout.

Tom Wesenberg · 04-07-2018, 07:50 PM

Someone used a starter band on your generator. Generator bands don't have the notch cut in the edge. From the looks of the missing insulation, you better check the wires inside the generator also. The wire that leads to the field winding is the one that gets mounted under the cutout mounting screw. The other wire goes to the cutout input terminal.

Liquid Tape makes for good repairs for missing insulation, if too much isn't missing.

11-14-2017, 02:54 PM	#2
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: Ford script on generator do you have a pic of the entire generator? __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

11-15-2017, 05:19 AM	#3
Dollar Bill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Keystone Heights, FL Posts: 647	Re: Ford script on generator I'm wondering if it's a N tractor generator? My 1950 8N has Ford script on the barrel. I'm with SS, a full view photo will help answer you question. __________________ I Love Anything That Turns Money Into Noise

11-19-2017, 01:22 PM	#5
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Ford script on generator Yep, it's post Model A production.

11-19-2017, 01:36 PM	#6
lindy williams Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 335	Re: Ford script on generator Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) that o 9 on the generator after the ford script is a date code which translates to Sept. 1934.

11-19-2017, 04:13 PM	#7
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: Ford script on generator Am i correct in saying a model A generator never had wires coming out of the case? They always had a stud? __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

11-19-2017, 11:33 PM	#9
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,032	Re: Ford script on generator The chamfered aluminum front and back plates were 1933-34 or newer (where they were supplied as a service part). Charlie Stephens

11-20-2017, 09:17 AM	#10
old31 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 2,098	Re: Ford script on generator Thanks guys, I learned something new. Yep, at my age.

04-07-2018, 11:15 AM	#13
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Ford script on generator The Dog "sed" I should have a STAMP made & we could make $$$$$s, stamping parts! Bill Broke __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

04-07-2018, 07:50 PM	#15
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Ford script on generator Someone used a starter band on your generator. Generator bands don't have the notch cut in the edge. From the looks of the missing insulation, you better check the wires inside the generator also. The wire that leads to the field winding is the one that gets mounted under the cutout mounting screw. The other wire goes to the cutout input terminal. Liquid Tape makes for good repairs for missing insulation, if too much isn't missing.