hddennis Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 These are pictures of my 1917 Maxwell's regulator/cutout. Is there anyone that can rewind the coils and replace the points? Any help or advice greatly appreciated.Howard Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen_Dyneto Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Suggest you pick up a copy of Hemmings and browse the "services offered" sections, there are a couple of places that advertise for this type of work. Sorry I don't have my current issue handy, maybe someelse does and will post some names and contact info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wombvette Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I don't know anything about this particular unit, but the way I handle cut outs is with a diode. If it is in fact, just a cut out, then an in line diode about 30 amps or so will do the exact same job and be much more reliable. Easily done using your case and no particular skills except using a soldering iron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldford Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Try Bill Randall in or near Utica, NY. He advertises under the name Horn Shop and does a lot of electric horn restorations. He may be able to rewind the coil. If not, He might have a suggested source.Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hddennis Posted January 27, 2011 Author Share Posted January 27, 2011 Thanks guys, I'll check out your sugestions. Wished the diode would work but this is a combination regulator/cutout for a 6/12 volt system and needs current flow in both directions which I believe a diode restricts.Howard Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dl456 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Howard, Google Atwater Kent manufacturing and check with them.Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wombvette Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Howard, Google Atwater Kent manufacturing and check with them.DennisHold onto your wallet and make absolutely sure you know what your getting from this guy. Bad experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hddennis Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 My past experiences were pricey but well worth it.Howard Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A by the sea Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Talk to other owners. The question is what does your cutout do? If the function is to prevent back current to the gen and not some other side function then you might consider the modern solution.While I like to keep original functioning parts sometimes it is worth looking at modern parts. A diode is not very likely to fail and will always function. Even when rebuilt the points could stick and burn up your gen. Talk to others who like to keep their cars stock and are not afraid to drive them. You really want the guys that rarely have a break down too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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