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1934 · 06-30-2017, 07:35 PM

The cut-out on my '34 isn't working properly so I have to drive with the cowl lights on so I don't over charge the battery. I set the charging rate as low as possible but it still shows 7 or 8 amps at speed, (with cowl lights on it stays around 4 or 5). I took the cut-out apart and sanded the points with emery paper but it made no difference. So I bought a new cut-out and there is still no difference.
Is it possible there is something wrong with the generator and it's not the fault of the cut-outs? Also, what should the charging rate be while driving at 40 or 50mph, (with no lights on)?
Thanks in advance, Doug.

06-30-2017, 07:35 PM	#1
1934 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 415	'34 cut-out question The cut-out on my '34 isn't working properly so I have to drive with the cowl lights on so I don't over charge the battery. I set the charging rate as low as possible but it still shows 7 or 8 amps at speed, (with cowl lights on it stays around 4 or 5). I took the cut-out apart and sanded the points with emery paper but it made no difference. So I bought a new cut-out and there is still no difference. Is it possible there is something wrong with the generator and it's not the fault of the cut-outs? Also, what should the charging rate be while driving at 40 or 50mph, (with no lights on)? Thanks in advance, Doug.