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I have a 1929 Model A ford and I need to test the charging system it does not charge, can you give me a step by step way to test everything, and also do you have a wiring diagram for the internal parts of the generator, to see if it was rebuilt correctly or pictures of it, that would help. Thank You very much.
Before you take much apart, make sure the cut out is functioning properly. Take off the cut out and see if you get a voltage. If you spinn it, it should charge. I don't have the wiring of the inside of the gen., it should be pretty straight forward. It's just a motor/gen. If the wires are all connected, it should work. It would be easier to just take it to a shop and have them check it out.
Then get an alternator (6 volts), and put it on. That is what we all have done. It won't be good for fine point judging, but it will keep your batt. up, even at idle. You won't need the cutout and all the problems with it.
Good luck and if you want to get into the gen, I will help you.
jack
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Answers by Expert:
jack bahm
Expertise
Only repair type questions on the 1928-1931 Ford Model A.
Experience
Owned one when I was 15 yrs old, and now have owned 5. Still own and play with 2 of them.
Organizations
Oakleaf region of MARC. Model A Restorers Club. I have put several Model A videos on the Oakleaf site that may be of help. Things like how to start the A, how to Time it, how to troubleshoot it.. Go to oakleafregion.org and you will find them. jack
Publications
"More than you need to know about cars." Just a small book for Car Nuts. Blurb.com
"Model A Ford Tips and Hints" Blurb.com 2010
Many Model A movies that can be found on youtube.com/jackbahm
Education/Credentials
BSME LSU, 1958, Masters of automotive engineering from the Chrysler Institute of engineering, 1960, MBA Mich State, 1976. Worked as an engineer at Chrysler from 1958 to the end of 1991.
Awards and Honors
Two patents while working in auto industry.
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