Can anyone tell me what this is?

[Gary D.]

Hello everyone,

I am trying to figure out what this is for. I think it is part of an electrical system on an aircraft, and the story I got is that it was off of a B52. It has a recessed gear on the bottom, and came with a silver "bullet" top that sits over the top of the item. There are electrical wires coming off of it. Maybe a relay, alternator or starter? There is a "curtiss number" and it was maybe made by the "electrolux co" with a serial number. Any suggestions on what it is?

Thanks,
Gary

 

[Gunsights]

Very similar to Curtiss prop feathering motor.
Electrolux made them for Curtiss Electric propellers.

 

[MiTasol]

Agreed
Curtiss Electric prop motor and reduction gearbox tho I do not have any idea from which aircraft.
The gearbox and triangular mounting are the same as on the P-40 props but the motor section is much too small for the P-40

 

[Gary D.]

Thank you! I really had no clue what it was.