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Old Aug 28, 2014 | 12:03 PM
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The flasher appears to have "6v" printed on it, so it needs to be replaced.
 
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Before I go through all of this.... how can I tell what generator I have?
 
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And before you ask for a pic

 
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Get the numbers off it. I think the voltage is even stamped on them.

Those are interesting radiator hoses.
 
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Originally Posted by WingingIt74
I wouldn't think there is a rheostat in that little switch, it's a pretty small switch.
The rheostat is in the light switch....
 
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Au contraire kind sir. On the early Bonus Builts, and earlier Fords, there was a toggle switch which operated the dash lights.
I stand corrected... even though I'm sitting down.
 
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My early 50 has the toggle switch to turn the dash lights on and off, I still don't understand why, but it works, as far as I'm concerned it will never be turned off.
 
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