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Bob from Northport · 12-08-2020, 05:24 PM

Removed the cut out from a generator we have in the shop. Removed the cover for inspection. There were two pieces of solder loose inside. One end of the inner parts looked like it got very hot. The metal coating was blistered.
Is the cut out bad?? No way to check till the engine is reassembled and started.

Kurt in NJ · 12-08-2020, 05:27 PM

Original or reproduction---- most of the original ones need points cleaned and adjusted, the reproduction ones more often are burned up , melted solder connections inside, post a picture

GRutter · 12-08-2020, 08:47 PM

Bob -

If the coil coating is blistered, it's time to replace it. That coating is the winding insulation.

You might want to think about a diode cutout, or a Fun Projects regulator if you can get one.

If going the diode cutout route, be certain to get one for the polarity of the vehicle (Positive ground if original)

Bob from Northport · 12-08-2020, 09:35 PM

I tired to get one of Fun Projects items for some time. They don't answer emails and their web site says they are out of stock.

GRutter · 12-08-2020, 10:46 PM

They are always out of stock.
I purchased one in July 2019. Very satisfied with it.
I would try calling Bill Devine - number is on their website.

Bob from Northport · 12-08-2020, 11:30 PM

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I've left emails and messages. No response.

12-08-2020, 05:24 PM	#1
Bob from Northport Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: 215 E. 6th Street Northport, Michigan 49670 Posts: 941	Cut out question. Removed the cut out from a generator we have in the shop. Removed the cover for inspection. There were two pieces of solder loose inside. One end of the inner parts looked like it got very hot. The metal coating was blistered. Is the cut out bad?? No way to check till the engine is reassembled and started. __________________ Bob from Northport Northport, Michigan

12-08-2020, 05:27 PM	#2
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,156	Re: Cut out question. Original or reproduction---- most of the original ones need points cleaned and adjusted, the reproduction ones more often are burned up , melted solder connections inside, post a picture

12-08-2020, 08:47 PM	#3
GRutter Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Mint Hill, North Carolina Posts: 386	Re: Cut out question. Bob - If the coil coating is blistered, it's time to replace it. That coating is the winding insulation. You might want to think about a diode cutout, or a Fun Projects regulator if you can get one. If going the diode cutout route, be certain to get one for the polarity of the vehicle (Positive ground if original)

12-08-2020, 09:35 PM	#4
Bob from Northport Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: 215 E. 6th Street Northport, Michigan 49670 Posts: 941	Re: Cut out question. I tired to get one of Fun Projects items for some time. They don't answer emails and their web site says they are out of stock. __________________ Bob from Northport Northport, Michigan

12-08-2020, 10:46 PM	#5
GRutter Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Mint Hill, North Carolina Posts: 386	Re: Cut out question. They are always out of stock. I purchased one in July 2019. Very satisfied with it. I would try calling Bill Devine - number is on their website.

12-08-2020, 11:30 PM	#6
Bob from Northport Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: 215 E. 6th Street Northport, Michigan 49670 Posts: 941	Re: Cut out question. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I've left emails and messages. No response. __________________ Bob from Northport Northport, Michigan