Trying to find a good usable armature or complete Simms-Huff Starter/Generator for 1918-20 Maxwell. Brass data tag should read Type HM or Type M or Type SMS. Having a hard time finding information on how long this style was used but we need the large octagon Starter/Generator that is straight 12 volts and not the earlier start on 12 volts run on 6 volts.

Howard, I have an HK,starts on 12,charges 7,I guess that's not going to help you either.

Is there an old fashioned repair shop in your area that can rewind what you have?

Steve, Thanks I have the same spares for my 1917 using the 12/6 but a friend with a 1918 needs the 12/12 as Maxwell changed batteries then.

Ted, he has a shop offering to rewind his for the bargain price of $1100.00, cheap at twice the price!

Howard Dennis

Just out of curiosity does anyone know IF the 1917 and 1918 armatures looked similar might it be possible to rewind either in a 12 volt OR 6 volt configuration or would the difference be other than windings. Electricity isn't my strong suit so forgive me if this a stupid question, I ask out of desperation.

Howard Dennis

Give this guy a ring, he has rebuilt several M?G units for me over the years and does excellent work. He is a bit slow but does excellent work.

Smith, Jason 16574 S Bauer Grand Ledge MI 48837 866-228-0218 electical rebuilds aerrebuild.com

I always say with shop project your have three choices, price, quality or time. However, you may only choose two of them. Jason does good work at a fair price but his work load forces him to be a bit slow.

Give this guy a ring, he has rebuilt several M/G units for me over the years. He does excellent work but is a bit slow (not a bad thing) He is currently working on the M/G for my 1920 Buick.

Jason Smith, 16574 S Bauer Grand Ledge MI 48837 866-228-0218 electical rebuilds aerrebuild.com


I always say that you have three choices when doing a project like this. Quality, time and price, however you may only choose two of them.

Thanks Tom, I'll pass this on. Owner has tried the price option $900.00 rebuild with No guarantee lasted 1/2 turn, Second option wants $1100.00 So he asked me as he's about had it with so called professional's!

Howard Dennis