Great Chevy artifact!!

I found one of these in 2015, but it was made from cylinders 3 and 4. Also, there were enough numbers left on the head and block so I could identify the head as from 1925 and the block from 1926. Here's more info about that engine: 1925/26 Chevy 2-cylinder engine

Regarding this engine (which by the way is 171 cu), the last year for the generator (with the pot metal distributor body and oil pump at the rear) is 1925. My friend George Childs has his Great-grandfather's 1925 Chevy 1/2 ton pickup and it has that generator, distributor, oil pump set up.

I noticed in the photos that the generator name plate is still there. If it were gently cleaned (maybe using dish soap and an old toothbrush), you might find its part number and that would provide another clue toward identifying the beast.

Another clue I can point out is that the flywheel seems to be for a cone clutch, which would date it to 1924 or earlier.

Yeah, I'd love to see a video of that engine running!

Cheers, Dean

Last edited by Rustoholic; 08/08/2023 11:43 PM. Reason: corrected a mistake. The gen is not a starter too.
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