I have a new regulator that has the cover off of it. It can go two ways. Does it make a difference ? It is the point style. Looks like there is to tab to to connect to the post coming out of the top of generator. Thanks in advance !!
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The mounting feet are slightly off center, so it should only fit correctly one way, that is the cutout slides under the screws and toward the generator output post.
If you have the post Model A cutout with closed mounting feet, the same thing applies except you need to completely remove the two mounting screws.
You might need to polarize the generator by jumping across the 2 cutout terminals for 1 second after everything is mounted and wired up.
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,...
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 ...
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.
Does anybody know what this generator setup is? Looks to me to be an aftermarket bracket to adapt a later style generator? Or could this be for the Model B? Doesn't look right to be Model A.
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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.
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...
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'.
Good afternoon - I believe I know the answer to this already after scouring the forum but just need clarification, the three wires running to the Generator Cut-Out hook up to the Battery Side Terminal - Correct? Reason why I'm asking is my generator has a Nu-Rex Positive Ground Cut-Out and all the wires are running to the Generator Side Terminal. Not sure why it would be hooked up this way? ...
The generator on my Tudor is Ford, but not Model A. Instead of a post, there is a green wire. I don't think that it was connected properly, and ran under the cutout, where the metal edge was cutting into the insulation. I changed it around and this is what I ended up with. Other than a lack of originality, is this all correct? (I don't have the lighting wire attached)
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