Thanks JoelD. I hadn't seen that til I saw your post. That one looks much newer than mine and the black plastic covor on the back makes me think it may have the regulator incorporated into the alternator assembly... anyone recogonize that alternator as one with the regulator built in??? (just search kioti in eaby and it will pop up) Now I'd have to wonder if I could get that one working correctly with my older model tractor set-up...
I'm not 100% sure my current alternator is not working yet... From reading what IXLR8 has said (as well as some other threads on the "parts/repairs" forum) unless I'm geting power to the "field" connection, the alternator will not output any power to charge the battery or run any other electronics.
I've got a couple of options to work with here. IXLR8, I will get the cover off the "regulator" and post some pics next chance I get. I'm also going to trace the wires from the "original regulator" and maybe even find the wire that was supposed to go to the "field" on the alternator and test it for voltage. (you never know... it might still be hot!) If I get nowhere with that, I've found a shop close by that rebuilds alternators and starters. I can take mine to them and get them to check it out. If they determine it's bad, then I can start looking for a replacement.
I'm a cheap *****!! I'll duck-tape it together as long as I can!! I do appreciate you posting the ebay option Joel! That would be one of the first places I'd look for a replacement. Anyone know what a new LK3054 alternator would cost? ...just in case I decide to go that route? (not very likely
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jb