Summary
Magneto made by Delco for the Packard Motor Car Co., U.S.A in 1942. Probably from a Packard-built Merlin aero engine.
Physical Description
Aero engine magneto comprised of a cast metal body with two makers plates attached.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Unknown Source, by 05 May 1991
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Place & Date Made
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Inscriptions
Maker plate: "MANUFACTURED FOR / PACKARD MOTOR CAR COMPANY / BY / DELCO APPLIANCE DIVISION / GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION / ROCHESTER N.Y. / TYPE: ....2RAP1 / SPEC: R.M. 2001 / DATE: 12/3/42 / SERIAL: 9462 / ORDER: MS115 / BRITISH TYPE: L5SE12S/2 / MADE IN U.S.A." Printed on plate: "LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS / C 8 LEVER PIVOT WICK 1 DROP EVERY 10 / HOURS USE OIL STORIES............/ REPLACE CAM PAD EVERY 120 HOURS"
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Classification
Air transport, Aero engines, Reciprocating propeller engines
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Type of item
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Object Measurements
23 cm (Length), 22 cm (Width), 16.5 cm (Height)
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