What kind of generator am I using in the Model A?

Hi Guys,

I thought I would buy a new modern solid-state type cutout for my generator on the Model A from the middle of -28.
But! I was surprised that my generator didn't looked like a normal Model A generator.
I don't why I haven't noticed this before.

I'm running the original 6 volt positive ground system.

I have no idea where this generator is coming from.

What kind of generator is this?

See the attached pics.

Thanks!
//Andy

 

That's an early 1928 AR "powerhouse" generator. Sell it to a restorer and get a later unit

 

That powerhouse was not a good design, thats why Henry Ford stopped using it

 

Your fan shroud is another early item

 

They made two kinds of the early power house generators. A 3 brush & a 5 brush. The 5 brush is the better of the two. If that's an original shroud on the radiator it's worth some good money to a restorer.

 

Thanks guys,

I know that the generator is working because it's charging the battery but I don't know if it's over- or undercharging yet. The Am-meter is not stable at all so it's hard to see what the Amps is.
I have to have a look on it if it's 3 or 5 brush generator. But can I still mount a solid state cutout?
The fan shroud is hopefully original and I will try ro restore the car in the future.
The starter is also one of the early ones because it's shaft is only 1/2" or something.

Thanks again!

 

You may want to replace the Amp gauge because there normaly readable when running the engine.

 

The powerhouse generators were used until Mid-29. The cutouts should be the same, 6V is 6V, and I think Ford used the same ones for YEARS as far as bolt patterns are concerned.