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ctvpa · 01-02-2014, 10:06 PM

Is the cut out (above the generator) on a 34 V8 the same as Model A? Are they be interchangeable ?

Kurt in NJ · 01-02-2014, 10:28 PM

Yes

BILL WZOREK · 01-03-2014, 04:51 AM

ctvpa:
Is this a follow up to the Generator problem you were having ? Also how did that turn out?

koates · 01-03-2014, 07:43 AM

Hi there, As BILL has asked an update on all your generator problems would be good especially as to all the answers given. Re ford cut outs. They are all similar (original ford ones, NOT REPO) but there are around 10 variations at a guess between model T and 1939. The main variations are the mounting base, top markings and terminals. All would work on your 34 ford at a pinch. Two types were original to your 34, that's not including the oval shaped voltage regulator type. As I have stated before BEWARE of some of the Repo junk. There are some with tiny diodes inside which are rated at only 5 amps which is way to low. Better quality diode types are rated at 20 amps. Then there is the "FUN PROJECTS" electronic regulator type which is quite good. If buying a diode or electronic type you would have to specify positive ground for your car. Original ford cut outs will operate OK on Positive or Negative ground and are the best quality cut outs by far if you can find a nice one. Buy the 33-34 ford book produced by the Early Ford V8 club and you will learn a lot of correct info from it including cut outs. Regards, Kevin.

ctvpa · 01-06-2014, 03:07 PM

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Sorry for the delay in reply. And thank you to all that helped.
I did post an "Update" http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=126909
As far as the generator in the Model A, I have not been able to get it to work. The growler tested fine, everything tested out fine. But still no output. One reply was from a man that sounds very knowledgable, he mentioned a 'centrifical fault' where the growler test is fine, but when you spin the armature centrifical force causes a lose wire or connection. So I'm going to surrender to the God of Electric and get another.

Regarding the generator for the V8 I had a conversation with the rebuilder. He states the issue of 6 vs 12 volt is MY fault. He states I sent him a 12 volt generator. He started to get rather rude.
My car has 47k original miles, has taken a national Best of Show, there is no way I sent him a 12 volt. I sent him a copy of the order request stating 6 volts, a copy of the email stating 6 volts, a copy of the letter I sent attached to the generator stating 6 volt, and the printed tag they attached to the generator saying that it is set for 6 volts. He states that dispite all this information, the policy is to rebuild what I sent.

All this information convienced them to correct the generator. The tracking shows I should get it Firday. Keep your fingers crossed.
Thank you all

01-02-2014, 10:06 PM	#1
ctvpa Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 479	Cut out Is the cut out (above the generator) on a 34 V8 the same as Model A? Are they be interchangeable ?

01-02-2014, 10:28 PM	#2
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,159	Re: Cut out Yes

01-03-2014, 04:51 AM	#3
BILL WZOREK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florence Ma. Posts: 2,404	Re: Cut out ctvpa: Is this a follow up to the Generator problem you were having ? Also how did that turn out?

01-03-2014, 07:43 AM	#4
koates Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Melbourne Australia. Posts: 2,079	Re: Cut out Hi there, As BILL has asked an update on all your generator problems would be good especially as to all the answers given. Re ford cut outs. They are all similar (original ford ones, NOT REPO) but there are around 10 variations at a guess between model T and 1939. The main variations are the mounting base, top markings and terminals. All would work on your 34 ford at a pinch. Two types were original to your 34, that's not including the oval shaped voltage regulator type. As I have stated before BEWARE of some of the Repo junk. There are some with tiny diodes inside which are rated at only 5 amps which is way to low. Better quality diode types are rated at 20 amps. Then there is the "FUN PROJECTS" electronic regulator type which is quite good. If buying a diode or electronic type you would have to specify positive ground for your car. Original ford cut outs will operate OK on Positive or Negative ground and are the best quality cut outs by far if you can find a nice one. Buy the 33-34 ford book produced by the Early Ford V8 club and you will learn a lot of correct info from it including cut outs. Regards, Kevin.

01-06-2014, 03:07 PM	#5
ctvpa Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 479	Re: Cut out Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Sorry for the delay in reply. And thank you to all that helped. I did post an "Update" http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=126909 As far as the generator in the Model A, I have not been able to get it to work. The growler tested fine, everything tested out fine. But still no output. One reply was from a man that sounds very knowledgable, he mentioned a 'centrifical fault' where the growler test is fine, but when you spin the armature centrifical force causes a lose wire or connection. So I'm going to surrender to the God of Electric and get another. Regarding the generator for the V8 I had a conversation with the rebuilder. He states the issue of 6 vs 12 volt is MY fault. He states I sent him a 12 volt generator. He started to get rather rude. My car has 47k original miles, has taken a national Best of Show, there is no way I sent him a 12 volt. I sent him a copy of the order request stating 6 volts, a copy of the email stating 6 volts, a copy of the letter I sent attached to the generator stating 6 volt, and the printed tag they attached to the generator saying that it is set for 6 volts. He states that dispite all this information, the policy is to rebuild what I sent. All this information convienced them to correct the generator. The tracking shows I should get it Firday. Keep your fingers crossed. Thank you all Last edited by ctvpa; 01-06-2014 at 04:34 PM.