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Celso Costa
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1938 generator turns, like a motor, after turning off the car. Clearly the battery is feeding it. Sometimes, if I press the starter (like to turn on the motor), it stops. Other times I have to disconnect the battery. Where should I look at to fix it? Thanks.


   
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Stovblt
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Hi Celso

I assume you don't have a belt on the generator.  🙂

The cutout points in your voltage regulator are sticking closed.

The fix may be as simple as lightly dressing the points with a point file, or you may need to replace the regulator.

Ole S Olson
Saskatoon, Sask, Canada
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Celso Costa
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Thank you very much!!! Helped a lot. Yes, belt is loose 🙂


   
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