Can an antique 1933 Generator cutout still function? Or is it a better idea to purchase a new manufactured one?
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Sure it can still function, and i believe it's just an on and off switch like the Model A has. Test it3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
Henry Ford said,
"It's all nuts and bolts"
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
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Is the generator cutoff for a v8 6 volt generator the same as for a model A?
I see several original model A cutoffs for sale.Last edited by ClaudeC; 01-02-2018, 04:40 PM.Comment
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They should be the same. I use the diode style, no moving parts to hang up.3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
Henry Ford said,
"It's all nuts and bolts"
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
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Looking for a good photo of original 1933 v8 generator and cutout.
Did the original cutout have ford script on it?01-01-2018, 01:15 PM -
The generator I have on my Town Sedan now has an oil cap on the front and rear plates with bushings on both ends. The output connection is on the rear of the cutout and two wires exit the output connection. Am I correct in assuming that this is maybe an early V-8 generator? If it is, is their any difference in its output from the Model A ones? All internals appear as the parts diagrams show for...12-17-2018, 08:51 PM -
This is the generator that was on the car when I received it in 1993. It has performed well, and I am trying to determine its origin. It has the oilers at both ends and two wires coming from the grommeted hole where the stud to the cutout is usually found. One of the wires is connected to the cutout, the other is a ground to the one of the cutout screws. The pulley is two piece, riveted together,...03-25-2019, 04:52 PM
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I wanted to share an experience with the no output issue I had with the generator that has a stock cutout. The ammeter needle was not showing a charge. Referencing some ideas from this forum I tried jumping the cutout while increasing rpm's to rule out a bad cutout, but no improvement. Then tried motoring the generator. The generator motored just fine. What I eventually found was the generator output...04-02-2022, 09:15 PM -
I was helping a guy get his A started today. Shorted ignition switch. After it ran the ampmeter showed no charge. Would show discharge with lights on. The output of the generator post was the same as the output side of the cutout. 6.1 v. At idle or revved up. Does this indicate the generator is not putting out. Will the output stud of the generator show an output before the cutout closes? Tia
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The Model A was made with no voltage regulator for the generator, and if the circuit is broken between the generator and battery the voltage can reach as high as 40 volts.
I'm pretty sure the poor quality of this repro cutout is what fried the field windings. It totally burned away the wrapping on one coil, then the copper wire got pulled into the armature and field pole shoe, which locked up...04-03-2021, 04:49 PM -
A friend just called and said as soon as he turns the ignition switch on the generator runs or tries very hard against the belt.The first thing he did was replace the generator and same problem.Going down tomorrow to look.
Ideas on possible causes very welcome.This one has me stumped off the top of my head.07-01-2019, 07:38 PM -
Can I run a generator with Pertronics ignition that has a diode cutout ? I know the power to the electronic ignition comes from the battery and the diode cutout keep the voltage even keel,so I don't see a problem but want expert advice.05-05-2019, 07:38 AM
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Designed for 20amps. My. Question is can I adjust generator at full amps and this will act as a regulator not to overcharge the battery. If not is somthing available to work.
fred g02-05-2019, 12:42 PM -
All Model A fine point cars that I've observed (post Powerhouse gennies, 1929-1931) have the output post on the generator towards the 'back', away from the front of the car. Seems like I've been noticing more Model A's anymore that have the long Autolite generator with the output post on the front near the radiator, so the cutout relay is mounted 'backwards'.
I realize that the generator...09-28-2017, 12:23 PM
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