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That system was probably perfectly satisfactory for the mid 1930s where people didn't regularly drive long distances. Battery technology wasn't what it is today so I imagine they didn't hold a full charge for as long as they do today so overcharging the battery wasn't a big concern.
I imagine today's batteries probably stay at full charge more readily than the old ones and are more susceptible to overcharging.
What year did they introduce a voltage regulator to the system?
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