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i have a 1930 a model and having trouble with generator when you remove the belt it runs all the time and the regulator gets hot any ideas
Your cut out is sticking. It is probably running backwards too. It is acting like a motor instead of generating power. Get a new cut out, or try to fix the one you have. Then, get yourself an alternator. Most of our club members have changed to the alternator. No cutout, all electronic, and it will charge your battery at idle. It is the thing to do as long as you are not in fine point judging. A stinking cut out is a very common prob.
good luck
jack
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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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