The generator pictured below came from my grandfather's garage.  Dad thought it was an early 20th-century automotive generator.  The nameplate reads, "Owen Corp., Syracuse, NY, USA/Dyneto [in red]/6 volt generator/[apparently model #]CD865/Serial No. 787607."  The mounting point is obviously designed for some adjustment, and the splined end appears designed to mount to a coupling or something similar.

Thoughts from the vastly knowledgeable folks here appreciated.







Should have looked on the Interweb first.  According to a couple of sources, it fits several models of late 20s/early 30s Packards.

Starter+Generator , for outboard motors.

May be pre war....

Edit: hmm, misssed something, owens-dyneto also made early wiper motors...
(Seems too big tho)

Quote from: rusty on July 19, 2013, 09:19:49 PM
Starter+Generator , for outboard motors.

May be pre war....

Edit: hmm, misssed something, owens-dyneto also made early wiper motors...
(Seems too big tho)

The tag clearly says "Generator," so I don't think it's a wiper motor.

Quote from: Bill Houghton on July 19, 2013, 08:31:04 PM
The generator pictured below came from my grandfather's garage.  Dad thought it was an early 20th-century automotive generator.  The nameplate reads, "Owen Corp., Syracuse, NY, USA/Dyneto [in red]/6 volt generator/[apparently model #]CD865/Serial No. 787607."  The mounting point is obviously designed for some adjustment, and the splined end appears designed to mount to a coupling or something similar.

Thoughts from the vastly knowledgeable folks here appreciated.







Should have looked on the Interweb first.  According to a couple of sources, it fits several models of late 20s/early 30s Packards.

Specifically 1930 Packard, the 7 series.

In my National Service Data bible.

Quote from: humber2 on July 20, 2013, 05:11:43 AMSpecifically 1930 Packard, the 7 series.

In my National Service Data bible.

Thanks, humber. I've seen references to them fitting slightly earlier and later Packards, too.  I'm planning to offer it for sale on a couple of Packard forums - presumably they'll know what it fits.

I know this post is old, but if you still have this generator, I am your buyer.  thank you.

I still have it.  I notice you're a guest, so I can't send you a private message.  E-mail me at arbuch AT sonic DOT net (the capital letters indicating the symbols used in e-mails).

It fits in a large priority mail flat rate box, with room for padding, so postage would be $16.  We can talk by e-mail about condition and price.