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Originally Posted by coyledad46
I used the voltmeter to test both sides of the cutout. I got 6v on the Bat side but nothing on the right side -- the post with the nut where the fork-shaped part from the cutout slides under. I tried an old cutout that I had and got the same results -- no voltage on the right side. Does this mean these cutouts are both bad? The ammeter still didn't show a charge, but the needle deflects sharply to about 10v discharge when I turn on the lights. I appreciate your patience and your helpful responses. Thanks.
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If these are the reading when the engine is running, you have a bad generator. If this is with the engine off, your cutout is not stuck.
The "forked" part is the part that to the output of the generator. There should be voltage there with the engine running.
http://modelabasics.com/Cutout/Image...%20diagram.gif