Electrical fire, now to figure out why.

[ndnchf]

Thank you ever44-77yone. After checking everything, it looks like the cutout is causing the problem. I have a new one being delivered tomorrow so I will know more. Interesting all of the discussion on the cutout, that is how it was setup when I bought the car in June.

Your tips were all very helpful. Thanks again.

If its any help, I sell refurbished, original Ford cutouts. I can also test, and possibly repair yours. PM me if interested.

Steve

 

[nkaminar]

The grommet is here: https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/product.htm?pid=976244&cat=41801

 

[rotorwrench]

That's for the armored cable. I was referring to the metal conduit that houses the generator wire and the battery wire on the 1928 and 29 models. The armored cable for the ignition uses the large grommet to stabilize the big wire wound flexible conduit. It also acts to limit moisture intrusion into the terminal box. It insulates only a small portion of the dash harneses against shorting in the area of the two terminal studs.

 

[Rob Doe]

This is a great thread for me. Thanks to all who have posted here. Rob