Can anyone tell me what this is?

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Gary D.

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Apr 29, 2017
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
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Very similar to Curtiss prop feathering motor.
Electrolux made them for Curtiss Electric propellers.
 
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
 
Thank you! I really had no clue what it was.
 

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