[koates]

Regarding your generator or voltage regulator problem. The cut out contacts should close of their own accord when the engine is revved up a little. You should not push them closed or bend parts because now the original factory setting is compromised. To test the generator remove the field wire from its terminal on the reg and connect it over to the A terminal on the reg and rev engine up to see if the ammeter shows a charge. If it does not charge then the generator is most likely faulty. BUT having already messed with the regulator it might not now work anyhow. Having knowledge of all these systems is essential before you mess with them. Regards, Kevin.