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civilwarlife · 06-30-2022, 05:58 PM

I have a question about the generator on my 38 85 hp engine. The one on there, see picture seems to have a wire coming out of a hole in the side and connecting where the cutout is attached. The cutout doesn't seem right. I'd like to have the correct set up with either the original cutout or a voltage regulator if that is correct. Any help appreciated.

Thanks
Terry

Lawson Cox · 06-30-2022, 06:18 PM

Cutout was used until 40 on the standards. Regulator first used on 39 DeLuxe. (I think.)

ford38v8 · 06-30-2022, 08:50 PM

Cutouts were used on ‘38-‘39 Standards, unless a radio was installed. DeLuxe of both years had regulators and two brush generators. 3 brush generators were used with cutouts, as is yours.

JayChicago · 06-30-2022, 09:24 PM

Yes. My '40 Standard came with a regulator.

Terry,OH · 07-01-2022, 06:20 AM

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Should have two wires, black to the mounting screw of the cutout and red to the cutout. The cutout has a hex head screw for the red wire. Cutout is marked Ford in script also letter "B". The metal band that covers the rear of the generator body does not have a cut out. The metal band with the cut out is for the starter motor, the cut out clears the starter motor electrical terminal.

06-30-2022, 06:18 PM	#2
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: 38 Generator Cutout was used until 40 on the standards. Regulator first used on 39 DeLuxe. (I think.) __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

06-30-2022, 08:50 PM	#3
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,645	Re: 38 Generator Cutouts were used on ‘38-‘39 Standards, unless a radio was installed. DeLuxe of both years had regulators and two brush generators. 3 brush generators were used with cutouts, as is yours. __________________ Alan

06-30-2022, 09:24 PM	#4
JayChicago Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Chicago Posts: 731	Re: 38 Generator Yes. My '40 Standard came with a regulator.

07-01-2022, 06:20 AM	#5
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,751	Re: 38 Generator Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Should have two wires, black to the mounting screw of the cutout and red to the cutout. The cutout has a hex head screw for the red wire. Cutout is marked Ford in script also letter "B". The metal band that covers the rear of the generator body does not have a cut out. The metal band with the cut out is for the starter motor, the cut out clears the starter motor electrical terminal.