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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 !! .png "smile")
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So you have a cut out not a regulator? Look at this thread in the tech section.. It does matter which way it goes
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It is the type with the points in it. That is the first type ?? It was not spot welded or looks like it was ever spot welded Thank youLast edited by Bill in NJ; 09-08-2017, 10:04 PM.Comment
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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.Comment
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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 -
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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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.
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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.05-05-2019, 07:38 AM -
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 -
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)You do not have permission to view this gallery.
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I noticed a spark came off where the cut out attaches under the screw on generator. What is causing that?05-18-2017, 04:56 PM -
Over the years generators have been swapped on the Model A's, so now days you can normally have 1 of 4 different styles. First came the 5 brush powerhouse, then the 3 brush powerhouse, then the long generator known as the Autolite style. After Model A production ended and the Model B began, the generator also changed slightly, and now many B style generators can also be found on the Model A. People...01-03-2018, 03:00 AM -
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
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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
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