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I received my Generator and Voltage Regulator from Harvey Brothers yesterday. Here is the parts data from the TM

The TM calls for the following VR: Autolite TC-4301B
I have an Autolite TC-4305A According to Harvey Brothers it should work just fine.

The TM calls for the following GEN: Autolite GBU 4209A
I have an Autolite GBU 4607 A, again it meets the specifications spelled out in the TM.

I've got the generator ready to go. Finished the paint touch up and cleaned off the data plate and mounted the VR back on. I'm getting closer to a hook up of electrical components so I can get it running before the move. Here are the generator images. I was contemplating purchasing new data plates, but I think I will leave these as is. The one I replaced on the distributor was so obliterated it looked like a flat piece of metal with no definition. I suppose it would be nice to see the colors behind the lettering, but this will do for now.

I just noticed in the TM the round metal plate under the knurled brass knob on the top should be plain metal, not painted. I suspect cadmium plated or something like that. I'll have to fix that before mounting. I suspect I have been diving into this project somewhat hastily. I think it's to be more methodical and look at each component in terms of a listing of individual part which should be listed by finish. For those of you who have ever seen a copy of "How to Restore Your Harley WLA" by Brian Palmer you will now what I mean. Each and every part is listed in terms of painted (with color), nickel plated, cadmium plated or parkerized. That would be a monumental undertaking to do all at once, but a little at a time it might be something worth while.

Fabricated generator adjustment bracket ready for mounting. A close match, but not exact.