Recent content by Tim E

So Far, So Good… This morning I swapped out my replica generator cutoff relay for a rebuilt vintage Ford one. I have been road testing the repair this afternoon and I am happy to report that my severe electrical draw has yet to reappear. To all who assisted in diagnosing the problem, thank...

Thanks to all who have offered their guidance on my periodic severe electrical drain. Today I am going to replace the generator cutout relay. As electrical drain is severe, depletes a fully charged battery in minutes, the generator’s cutoff relay seems to be a likely suspect. I’ll update you...

Thanks for the thought…worth checking. Question, if the generator cutout relay was stuck, would the generator run until it depleted the battery? I did not hear anything running along with the 20 amp draw. My interim no battery power solution was to remove the aftermarket main fuse, jump the...

Hi…looking for thoughts on an electrical problem. I have a ‘29 Standard Coupe that has developed an electrical problem, an intermittant 20 amp short that drains the battery. The car is somewhat new to me, so I am yet to be fluent in Model A’ese but here is a description of my problem. Had...