1944 A generator type

Tom, follow John T's advice on the generator. A little follow up on cut-out v/s regulator generators. The cut-out system uses a movable 3rd brush to control output & a regulator system uses the regulator to contol generator output. An adjustable 3rd brush generator will work good with a regulator but should have the 3rd brush adjusted for max output (close as possible to the other brush). For your information I attached a late A wiring diagram so you can wire it like the late A.

Actually, to be totally correct and honest with my story I got it to charge once after the generator was rebuilt and I ditched that solid state cut-out and used another from an LA that I'm restoring. It charged fine until I ran out of gas and It sat outside overnight. I filled the tank up the next morning, started the tractor, no charge, and hasn't worked again since then. I bought a VR then from oldjd4u when I didn't understand the difference between it and a cut-out. I hooked the VR up with the light terminal to the field terminal of the three position switch. Bad, I know. I saw the smoke and kicked myself. Since then I rewired everything, and used another switch in case I ruined the resistor. Then I bought the new mechanical cut-out. No charge. So now you are caught up to the entire greusome mess! I tested the generator body for proper ground with a continuity tester, and it beeped at me, but I wonder if the ground isn't good enough to work. Plus, I noticed yesterday that my generator belt was cracked. That may be a problem also, but I doubt it since it was sufficiently tight. I called farmandcountry.com today and had them check on the different generator mounting types for a long-hood A, since they sent me the wrong one. I am looking forward to the solution, as spring looms closer and work awaits! Thanks...