[ampa]

This tractor is a diesel 3 cyl. and don't need an ignition switch like a gas engine.... the headlights etc ran off the old key switch for which I could use a screw driver to activate the pre heat (glow plugs plus the starter) on this tractor.....and this tractor sits outside where kids could start it....so now it can only be started with this new key switch I picked up from a KUBOTA dealer....and the #30 (HOT) terminal has a 10 gauge wire from the selonoid to this #30 terminal...at first I connected the W/R to this terminal as well like in the wiring diagram.. but if left on this terminal it was live all the time and would have killed the battery or burned out the wiring and maybe causing a fire.... so I used the accessory terminal as my ignition ...so it can be disconnected by turning off the switch to remove the key, I have installed two toggle switches to turn on and off the headlights/ back spot lamp etc...the old switch controlled these....but then again with this switch in the off position the alternator to my knowledge this W/R which runs to the regulator would be disconnected from the system.....anyhow it now charges if I leave the key in the on position I only needed to know if the rectivefier on the voltage regulator runs hot and is normal...or is this regulator defective and needs to be replaced....I need this charging system in perfect working order for the coming winter months as this is the tractor I use for snow ploughing.....Ive since added a finish mower and now it will be an all season machine....so I'll be selling my small lawn tractor...no sense having two machines when one can do everything......anyhow Ken thanks for your input....take care....AMPA