It appears that the cut off relay is no longer functioning. I tried to find a replacement on the web without success. Would anyone know of where to find one eithter identical or that can be modified to fit? The generator is Auto-Lite model GAL.
Thank you!

Where Are You From? Iroquois, Ontario

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1928 D-60

Hi Claude,

You can replace the guts of the cutout with a modern Diode, those can be ordered from most Model A Ford suppliers.

Several years ago I removed the coil and points from a spare cutout and sent it to this company.
They built a modern voltage regulator inside the original cutout. Works great, it mounts and hooks up just as before. Now I don't know if they still perform this service, but I highly recommend it if they do.


Fun Projects, Inc
3515 W 88th St N
Colfax, IA 50054-7745
1-866-302-FORD (3673)
orders@funprojects.com

Where Are You From? Fremont, CA

Do You own a car built by Durant? Two of them

New cut outs are still available from tractor supply companies. They where still used into the 1950's. Just look for one for an Allis-Chalmers "C".

Frank

Where Are You From? Hookstown Pennsylvania

Do You own a car built by Durant? Star, Durant , Devaux

Claude-look under Tune Up Parts on the Technical Page for all the modern parts you need to keep your car running-Phil

Where Are You From? Portland, OR

Do You own a car built by Durant? 60

Thank you Rick, Frank and Phil,
I have brought the generator to a specialist. The cut out relay is good after all. Apparently, the field windings are the culprit. And apparently these may be difficult to find, so for this summer, I will charge the battery after every outing and will make sure that I don't excedd 100 miles per outing. In the fall, I will then tackle the problem one way or another. I own 1931 model 414 as a parts car. Even though the generator is different, would anyone know if the field windings would be interchangeable between the two?

Where Are You From? Iroquois, Ontario

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1928 D-60