History of the Starter Motor
The history of the starter motor can be traced to turn of the century England, but the modern starter owes a lot to DELCO and a Swedish inventor named Vincent Bendix.
The history of the starter motor can be traced to turn of the century England, but the modern starter owes a lot to DELCO and a Swedish inventor named Vincent Bendix.
The starter motor is one of the most indispensable components on your car, and you’re not going anywhere without it.
Drive belts transfer power from the crank or camshaft to the alternator, air conditioner, and other accessories. The first belts were leather, but they’ve been made from rubber and various polymers since the 1920s.
The DC generator has a long history in the automotive world. Falling out of use in the 1960s, generators have found surprising new life in hybrids.