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Originally Posted by ursus
QUOTE: When you start the engine the points close and the generator charges the battery, when you shut the engine off the points
open
My understanding is that the generator doesn't actually begin charging until it reaches a certain RPM, usually > 500RPMs. So the Model A cut-out actually cuts in as soon as the ignition is on? |
Once the generator is spinning fast enough to generate enough voltage/current to energize the coil of the cutout, the cutout contacts will close, sending current to the rest of the vehicle's electrical system.