32E tag attachment question

[Clark]

I picked up my rebuild 32E generator today and the metal lable tag was not attached. I have the tag, but how do I attach it now that the unit is built? Isn't it supposed to be riveted on before the unit is assembled?

[Perry Ruiter]

There are no worries attaching the tag to an assembled generator. When I rebuild a generator the very last thing I do is put the new tag on. The rivets are essentially small nails/tacks. The holes in the generator body are blind holes. See attached photo ... Perry

[Clark]

Thanks! I had no idea.

That make a life a little bit easier.

Clark

[Bill Pedalino]

Clark,

Yes, all of the 32E serise generator tags were riveted - both the brass tags and the steel ones. You might call Richie Brown at HD Generator Service - He's one of the few that actually installs the correct tags for the generator in question.

Bill

[schmittm]

Perry,

I got clipped at Davenport this year because the 32E on my '47 had a brass tag. I have a zinc tag but I don't have any rivets. Would you happen to have a couple for sale?

thanx,

mike

[Clark]

I ended up using some brass nails and reshaping them to look like the rivits. I doubt if it would pass the judges eye, but it looks right to me.

[Rod K]

32E tag rivets

Old Dude sells the little nail/rivets for the tags. Bought some at Davenport this year.

http://www.olddude.com/about.htm

[Perry Ruiter]

I popped a few of the rivets I use for the later tags in the mail to Mike. The heads on them are a little thinner than original. Good to hear Old Dude is making exact replicas. I'll have to pick up a few the next time I order from them ... Perry