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Old 03-14-2011, 08:02 PM   #5
Jerry Parr WI
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Default Re: 1932 Ford Generator Cut Out

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Originally Posted by richard crow View Post
if you have the orignal you can install a dieod in it. it will work as good as the orignal & no one can tell unless they take the cover off
The problem with the "modern" diode cutout conversion is it converts over 10% of the stock generator's output to heat in the cutout at full load. Requires a heat sink to dissipate the heat and robs the system of the power. Original cutouts are very reliable and efficient.
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