The Ford Barn

tim54889 · 03-10-2015, 07:24 PM

My repop cutout points don't weld together, they make contact when ever they feel like it. I've cleaned them and filed and polished. They will charge sometimes and other times not. What the heck!

glenn in camino · 03-10-2015, 07:28 PM

put a diode in it.

Tom Wesenberg · 03-10-2015, 07:58 PM

Yep, either use a good diode cutout or a restored original from Bert's. 800-321-1931

I only use original cutouts.

J Franklin · 03-10-2015, 08:24 PM

You can try to adjust the points gap a bit closer. A diode would solve the problem.

Clem Clement · 03-10-2015, 09:56 PM

Get another one, open it up and restore it. Easy job.

tim54889 · 03-11-2015, 02:07 PM

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Wait a minute! After taking the gen all apart, I tightened one of the brush screws and everything works now!

Ron in Quincy · 03-11-2015, 09:33 PM

A diode is also good insurance to protect the generator in case the battery becomes fully charged when driving a long distance.

I remember, when I was a young man, my dad would turn on the lights on the Ford if we were on a long drive so the battery would not become fully charged and burn out the generator.

I convert all my cutouts to positive ground diode.

Ron

tim54889 · 03-12-2015, 07:54 AM

Oh, A diode will prevent the battery from being overcharged? I did not know that.

Rowdy · 03-12-2015, 07:57 AM

The cutout is to prevent burning up the generator when the engine is off by disconnecting it from the battery. Charging is regulated by the position of the third brush. Rod

FRANK PKNY · 03-12-2015, 09:45 AM

A diode would solve the problem. However It is not a voltage regulator! You will still need to monitor your charge, yes you can turn your lights on after a bit to help regulate the charge. You can also add an internal regulator under the removable cover of your stock generator. I have one in each of my stock cars, it's out of sight so if your showing it will not knock off points, unless they disassemble your generator.

03-10-2015, 07:24 PM	#1
tim54889 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 120	cantancerous cutout My repop cutout points don't weld together, they make contact when ever they feel like it. I've cleaned them and filed and polished. They will charge sometimes and other times not. What the heck!

03-10-2015, 07:28 PM	#2
glenn in camino Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camino, CA. Posts: 3,086	Re: cantancerous cutout put a diode in it.

03-10-2015, 07:58 PM	#3
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: cantancerous cutout Yep, either use a good diode cutout or a restored original from Bert's. 800-321-1931 I only use original cutouts.

03-10-2015, 08:24 PM	#4
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 6,370	Re: cantancerous cutout You can try to adjust the points gap a bit closer. A diode would solve the problem.

03-10-2015, 09:56 PM	#5
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,532	Re: cantancerous cutout Get another one, open it up and restore it. Easy job.

03-11-2015, 02:07 PM	#6
tim54889 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 120	Re: cantancerous cutout Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Wait a minute! After taking the gen all apart, I tightened one of the brush screws and everything works now!

03-11-2015, 09:33 PM	#7
Ron in Quincy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Quincy, CA. Posts: 1,708	Re: cantancerous cutout A diode is also good insurance to protect the generator in case the battery becomes fully charged when driving a long distance. I remember, when I was a young man, my dad would turn on the lights on the Ford if we were on a long drive so the battery would not become fully charged and burn out the generator. I convert all my cutouts to positive ground diode. Ron

03-12-2015, 07:54 AM	#8
tim54889 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 120	Re: cantancerous cutout Oh, A diode will prevent the battery from being overcharged? I did not know that.

03-12-2015, 07:57 AM	#9
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: cantancerous cutout The cutout is to prevent burning up the generator when the engine is off by disconnecting it from the battery. Charging is regulated by the position of the third brush. Rod __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!!

03-12-2015, 09:45 AM	#10
FRANK PKNY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: POUGHKEEPSIE NY 12601 Posts: 1,020	Re: cantancerous cutout A diode would solve the problem. However It is not a voltage regulator! You will still need to monitor your charge, yes you can turn your lights on after a bit to help regulate the charge. You can also add an internal regulator under the removable cover of your stock generator. I have one in each of my stock cars, it's out of sight so if your showing it will not knock off points, unless they disassemble your generator. __________________ [email protected]