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Just finished rebuilding my 1930 Ford A model.
Headlight will only burn when engine is running. I have a working 6v generator with a new style diode cutout. Any suggestion on the fix.
Thank you
The cutout should be OK, but I think it is a wiring problem.
Check to make sure you have fire at both sides of the coil with the key off. If you don't, then fix it.
If you do, then check if you have fire at both terminals of the ammeter. If that is OK, then check the yellow w/black stripe wire from the terminal box to the gen. It should be hot all the time. Maybe the cutout is wired backwards??? Check that.
Try all that and get back to me. I'm going on a Model A tour for most of next week, (Berlin, Ohio.
Be back the week after.
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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