If you enjoy the interesting aspects of the generator system and like the originality, by all means carry on. I like to fix things so they don't break again as best I can. A brushless, integral regulator, integrated circuit, better output at low speeds alternator is fun not to worry about. Jerry is your man for troubleshooting. I was pulling his chain and he went

on me. Good move Ex-lax. I'm going to check fold.