"Should the rate vary with all of the lights on? When I turn them all on I see it charge about the same rate (the amp gauge is hooked and working correctly as far as load side, etc)"
If the system is wired correctly the ammeter will only show charge_discharge current in and out of the battery. The ignition and light source is connected at the generator input to the ammeter so as long as the generator can maintain both the battery charge and ignition_light demand the ammeter reading should read the same with lights on or off.
You are on track about the cut out.
The box we call a "regulator" is really a limiter and not a regulator. A true regulator maintains either constant voltage with varying current, or constant current with varying voltage.
Do an internet search for "1952 Battery Side of Voltage Regulation". it is a Delco Remy manual that explains the interaction of the battery, cutout, and "regulator" as a limiter. You should find a downloadable version listed.
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