This shows the left side of the generator as viewed from the back of the organ. The large circular can at the left is the vibrato scanner. The synchronous motor is immediately next to this, a rectangular block with black numbers printed on the side. On top of this is a small tray containing a felt pad. This is supposed to contain oil to lubricate the motor bearing and the scanner. It is totally dry, and clearly no oil has been anywhere near this for years.
After the motor there is a flywheel and a spring assembly, which is there to smooth out the rotation of the motor. A direct connection to the motor would not be completely smooth, and the 'pulses' created as it turns would end up in the sound from the generator.
In front there is a metal box for various electrical connections. Further along, the edge of the generator can be seen. The rods sticking out are the ends of the pickups, one for each tonewheel. These are magnetic rods with a coil of wire around them.
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