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Re: Battery not charging

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

Re: Battery not charging

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

Re: Battery not charging

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

 

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