Voltage Regulator finish question

mnherb

mnherb

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The 1940 book said that voltage regulators were CAD plated. The 1941 book says they were zinc plated. Does anyone know for sure if this is correct? I tend to believe CAD in 1941 as well, but really want to be sure.

Thanks!

Mike
 
mnherb said:
The 1940 book said that voltage regulators were CAD plated. The 1941 book says they were zinc plated. Does anyone know for sure if this is correct? I tend to believe CAD in 1941 as well, but really want to be sure.

Thanks!

Mike
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Things were changing rapidly in the prewar years. Things like chromium, carbon black and cadmium were being diverted for war materials.
I can't answer for 1941 with authority.
I know near the end of 1940, the engineering releases included zinc and terne. So, in '41, I'd be confident the plating could have been zinc.
 
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You could write a book listing the materials that were in short supply during the war and beyond.

How many knew that gasoline was NOT in short supply, and that gas rationing was a ploy to conserve rubber tires without providing that information to the Japanese, who had invaded Burma?

Copper pennies gave way to steel in 1943.

Butter went to the Troops. It was my job to mix yellow powder into the Oleo.

Temporary wooden bumpers were provided on some post war vehicles due to chrome shortages.

Aluminum running boards were installed on many 1946 Fords.

The Korean Police Action caused Ford Motor Co to suspend the use of hardened valve seats for the duration.
 
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