✅ SOLVED "Perkins" cap(?)

[invent4hir]

All, what is this and does anyone have any more info on Perkins? It has a diameter of 1 7/8" and is 1" tall. I searched for both w/ no success...

 

[Reanm8er]

Could be something from a Perkins Diesel engine? Maybe a crankcase breather cap, minus the brass wool inside?

 

[PetesPockets55]

In what area of the country was this found?

Don't know about Perkins machinery but this reminded me of the end of a florescent bulb were the two prongs would stick out.

 

[invent4hir]

Could be something from a Perkins Diesel engine? Maybe a crankcase breather cap, minus the brass wool inside?

Reanm8er, thanks so much for the tip. Will definitely check it out

 

[invent4hir]

In what area of the country was this found?

Don't know about Perkins machinery but this reminded me of the end of a florescent bulb were the two prongs would stick out.

PetesPockets55, that too was my first thought - but the holes seemed to big. Will re-consider. Thanks for replying to this thread!

Oh, it was found in southern Ohio.

 

[invent4hir]

Could be something from a Perkins Diesel engine? Maybe a crankcase breather cap, minus the brass wool inside?

Reanm8er, finally got a chance to research Perkins Diesel, which made me think of a starter solenoid, and then an electric switch. A match was made, namely a brass push button switch manufactured by the Perkins Electric Switch Manufacturing Company. Click here for photos of a complete switch. Thanks for all your help! Will mark this thread as SOLVED

 

[PetesPockets55]

Excellent. Great to see them solved.

 

[invent4hir]

Excellent. Great to see them solved.

PetesPockets55, thanks! I agree

 

[Plug N Play]

Well done, invent4hir !

Taking the time to solve the little mysteries can be very helpful.
It's more than a piece of scrap ... it's now a useful tool for dating the site. win-win, ... good solve.

 

[Reanm8er]

Glad to contribute! Best wishes!