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1931 flamingo · 10-09-2021, 12:24 PM

Finally got the 40 to start after replacing starter so w/a correct one. Generator started to motor (orig problem I think). Replaced volt regulator as someone suggested. Now when I connect battery generator still wants to "motor'. Bad generator??
It's a 48 block with an offset gen mount modified to use the orig hold down nut.
If it is the gen, which one do I order??
Any fix for this gen??
I don't want to go to an alternator because of the period correctness of the car.

Thanks in advance

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Paul in CT

10-09-2021, 12:24 PM	#1
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,391	NEW starting problem Finally got the 40 to start after replacing starter so w/a correct one. Generator started to motor (orig problem I think). Replaced volt regulator as someone suggested. Now when I connect battery generator still wants to "motor'. Bad generator?? It's a 48 block with an offset gen mount modified to use the orig hold down nut. If it is the gen, which one do I order?? Any fix for this gen?? I don't want to go to an alternator because of the period correctness of the car. Thanks in advance . Paul in CT