[Chief of the 60's]

Originally Posted by DanC

I've heard the argument it is General MOTORS too. But that don't make it right! LOL It does have a starter motor, blower motor, wiper motor, etc though.

LOL

So then what is this typically called?

[455firebird1969]

Originally Posted by Chief of the 60's

LOL

So then what is this typically called?

chebby...lol, everyone knows that!

[GEARDRIVEN]

I was once corrected by an old technician about using the word "motor" when speaking about an engine.
He told me the difference is that a motor is an electrical device that generates electrical energy and converts it into mechanical energy....(he went back to smoking his pipe and never defined "engine"......)