Topic: Alternator Ink Stamp Discussion

[Brant]

NOTE: This thread is a composite of (so far) four threads on the same subject

I know it is generally accepted that the 65-66 cars had Autolite stamped alternators.

I'm just wondering if anyone has any images of an original, production line alternator that was stamped.  I've seen just a few factory photos, and none of them seem to have alternators that were stamped (at least you can't see the stamp on the top of the alternator-may have had the stamp on the bottom side.) 

I also have a few original alternators and cannot see any remnants of a stamp.  Granted, after many years, it may be difficult to see something like this.

[Bob Gaines]

Brant, you might review the thread that was active on the SAAC site a couple weeks ago about the same subject . It has pictures and discussion. I surprised you didn't catch it.Bob

[J_Speegle]

Would agree that few had the ink stamp on the top of the alternator but a few do (as well as double stamped) so we have the possibility. Prefer to have them stamped on the bottom.

Would check out the thread as Bob mentioned - we can discuss further if anything is left after than trek


But in a effort to help members here - here are a couple of examples

[Brant]

...jeez...I don't know how I missed that thread either.  It is going to take a while to sort through that one!

Thanks, guys!

[J_Speegle]

Yes like may there threads can take some side trips due to a couple of the usual suspects - LOL

[Brant]

Yes like may there threads can take some side trips due to a couple of the usual suspects - LOL

Jeff,

You are right.  That thread started with a simple question and went wild-like a lot of threads!  Great information though.

Thanks again to you and Bob for pointing me there.

[YELLOWBOSS2]

Does anyone know what the correct size, length and width, of
the Autolite stamp on the alternator on a late May SJ HiPo car.

thanks,

Dave

[Twilight65]

I believe the size is 2 1/4" X 7/8".
Dave

[YELLOWBOSS2]

Dave, thanks for they reply


Dave

[Twilight65]

Dave,
I had a few of these stamps made up for some of the guys on the hipo site. I still have one left if you would like it. Let me know.

Dave

[YELLOWBOSS2]

Dave,

Can you email me a picture of what the stamp looks like after is stamped
and how much you want for it. My email is listed on my profile.

Thanks,

Dave

[C5ZZKGT]

-Should the "AUTOLITE" stamp be GOLD or REDDISH on this unit-its a July 27th scheduled build date from Dearborn, 1965, 289 HIPO. Thanks!

[CharlesTurner]

The color of the stamp depends on the rating of the alternator.  The most typical is a 42A, which would have an orange color stamp.  38A was purple.  If I recall correctly, there was also a 50A and 60A option.

[C5ZZKGT]

Thanks Charles! My alternator is a 42amp unit, its stamping is kinda gold looking over the reddish oranges I've seen at the shows....

[CharlesTurner]

Thanks Charles! My alternator is a 42amp unit, its stamping is kinda gold looking over the reddish oranges I've seen at the shows....

A light to medium orange color is probably the most common.