Re: [HSS] Generator Cut Out

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Tom Goodman wrote:

>

> Patient: 1928 Hudson with 1929 Engine and Autolite CAB (could be GAB)

> 3-brush Generator that has been rewound to output 12 Volts.

>

> Symptom: Cutout relay (no part number visible) has open-

> circuited "voltage coil" (the fine wire coil wound under the "current

> coil". Therefore, it does not pull in even though the generator is

> putting out proper voltage. I have measured the voltage coil with an

> Ohmmeter and it IS open circuited.

>

> What I suspect: Since the cutout always seemed to run hot, I suspect

> that it is just a 6 Volt device that has simply been adjusted to pull

> in at a higher voltage (maybe a stronger spring) and, due to the

> extra current through the voltage coil, finally either burned the

> coil out or melted the solder at one end or the other.

>

> What I want: Does anybody know of someone who repairs (rewinds the

> coil and adjusts the cutout for the proper operating voltage) these

> parts, or does anyone have, or know someone who has, rebuilt or

> exchange cutouts for 12 volts that will fit the application? I think

> that the main issue would be the screw holes to fit on the generator.

>

> Thanks,

>

> Tom Goodman

>

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Tom, your best and easiest bet is to replace with a 12 volt cut-out.

There are generic ones of these available, and they have slotted

mounting brackets. I'll check out our V.C.C. parts shed, but I'm sure

you could find something over there.

Geoff.