GAS numbers stamped on armatures -- what do they mean?

[Brian Lawrence]

I was wondering and this might be a stupid question... I have approx. 200+ armatures with a GAS number stamped on them Like "GAS 3237". There are probably 20 different numbers or so. Where can I find a list of what these numbers are or mean?

 

[Asymptotic]

"Armature" can have several different meanings.
Are you referring to motor armatures? If yes, AC or DC?
Who is the manufacturer?

The more information you provide, the greater the chance for a good answer.

 

[Brian Lawrence]

I believe the armatures to be from vintage motorcycle generators, as I bought a motorcycle parts hoard and these were in there.
So they should be dc, manufacturer I haven't a clue, but a lot of them have this GAS number, and I'd like to be able to identify them if at all possible.

 

[berkeman]

I believe the armatures to be from vintage motorcycle generators, as I bought a motorcycle parts hoard and these were in there.
So they should be dc, manufacturer I haven't a clue, but a lot of them have this GAS number, and I'd like to be able to identify them if at all possible.

Google finds this, which seems to get closer:

http://www.splitdorfreg.com/Autolite Information/Autolite_GAS_Installation.htm

Not sure it answers your question though...

 

[berkeman]

Another link: http://www.splitdorfreg.com/blancard/AutoLite-Gen.html

 

[Asymptotic]

@berkeman nailed it.
eBay has an active auction for an Indian Scout/Chief GAS-3237 DC generator armature.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Indian-Chief-Indian-Scout-Generator-Armature-looks-NOS-GAS-3237/322916654310?hash=item4b2f551ce6:g:nbkAAOSwrFtaIenk&vxp=mtr

 

[Brian Lawrence]

I saw that there was one on Ebay. Weird?

 

[Tom.G]

I saw that there was one on Ebay. Weird?

Or a Goldmine!