Photo Index - Dayton Electric Manufacturing Co. - Old Reliable A.B.C. POWER

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Dayton Electric Manufacturing Co.
Chicago, IL; Niles, IL

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery & Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Motor
Machine Size:	1/3hp 1725 rpm
Submitted By:	Patrick Lanier

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Old Reliable A.B.C. POWER
Date of Manufacturer:	Late 1930’s
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Last Updated	7/28/2026 8:03:28 AM

Comments:

Came across the motor on eBay. Probably paid too much but, I couldn’t resist. Not much information on it but it got narrowed down to be from the late 30’s pre-war, pre-Grainger machine.

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Comments: As found
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Comments: Missing cover but, motor is in overall good condition
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Comments: Started restoration, painted end castings and made a new access cover
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Comments: Added a ground and a switch
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Comments: Gloss black paint for the winding body and a 15’ cord
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Comments: Finished. Made new oil reservoir applicators. Other than it being fairly heavy it’s a very nice motor that runs smooth, quiet and strong.
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