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JJOHN · 07-28-2012, 04:31 PM

Just had the generator rebuilt with new cut out. Replaced the fan belt and charged the battery. Car fired up right away and the Amp guage showed the generator charging. Shut off the engine and the Amp guage went right to the negative side. What do you think may have caued this. I disconnected the pos side until I can get back to it later.

ford1 · 07-28-2012, 05:06 PM

the cut out stuck, tap on it a few time, it should release the points inside, get a cut out with a diode inside

FlatheadTed · 07-28-2012, 08:38 PM

I would say burnt points, possable Generate damage

31chevy · 07-29-2012, 08:04 AM

I installed a diode in my cutout, no problems since. Mac's has the kit for $2.90.
Gary.

richard crow · 07-29-2012, 08:28 AM

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you did not say what year the car is .when you shut it off look at the tail lights make sure the brake lights are not staying on .if no disconect the wire going to the cut out if amp meter zeros cut out is sticking

07-28-2012, 04:31 PM	#1
JJOHN Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Troy New York Posts: 33	battery Just had the generator rebuilt with new cut out. Replaced the fan belt and charged the battery. Car fired up right away and the Amp guage showed the generator charging. Shut off the engine and the Amp guage went right to the negative side. What do you think may have caued this. I disconnected the pos side until I can get back to it later.

07-28-2012, 05:06 PM	#2
ford1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: oroville ca. Posts: 1,554	Re: battery the cut out stuck, tap on it a few time, it should release the points inside, get a cut out with a diode inside

07-28-2012, 08:38 PM	#3
FlatheadTed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,705	Re: battery I would say burnt points, possable Generate damage __________________ http://www.flatheadted.com Flathead Ted brake Floaters ,

07-29-2012, 08:04 AM	#4
31chevy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lake City Mi. Posts: 807	Re: battery I installed a diode in my cutout, no problems since. Mac's has the kit for $2.90. Gary.

07-29-2012, 08:28 AM	#5
richard crow Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,770	Re: battery Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) you did not say what year the car is .when you shut it off look at the tail lights make sure the brake lights are not staying on .if no disconect the wire going to the cut out if amp meter zeros cut out is sticking