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I'm posting this just FYI for future part seekers.

Having looked around this site and others for suggestions on brushes to replace the originals on CD-800/840/865 generators, I couldn't find much information, so decided to put the remainders of my old brushes under a magnifying glass. They are Autolite and I managed to get partial numbers. After further research online, I found they are Autolite GDF-1013 (3/16" thick) for the 3rd brush and Autolite GDF-1012 or GDF-2012S (1/4" thick) for the main and ground brushes. All have to be cut down in width from .883" to .6", but they'll work in these generators and probably other late-20s/early-30s Owen Dyneto.

The GDF-2012S seems to be fairly plentiful on ebay, used on 38-40 DODGE, 38-42 HUDSON, 38-39 PLYMOUTH, 38-40 STUDEBAKER. The GDF-1013 not so much. I managed to find a lot of six of the latter, so if anyone needs a replacement 3rd brush, PM me.

Thanks for the info. No surprise you found AutoLite service parts in your generator, I suspect most all of them do by now as AutoLite bought out Owen-Dyneto, during 1934 IIRC.

Hallo Rob,
looks like my 1931 833 needs new brushes. Can you still help with a GDF-1013 ?

Kind regards
Wolfgang (Germany)

Also, see this thread that Howard posted recently

motor brushes and other parts

Might be helpful?

Quote:

O_D - Didn't know you were that old!

Many Thanks Mal,
I am waiting for the AutoLite replacements to arrive.
Wolfgang

Sorry Wolfgang, haven't visited this site in a little while. Still have the brushes, but looks like you found what you need. Happy motoring!