BARTAMOS......naw, I kinda like the generator / regulator. Have you been to an auto electric shop lately and seen the pile of scrap alternators waiting for diodes ?
No I haven't seen a rebuild shop in 40 years. I buy rebuilt AC Delco alternators from Flaps or Amazon that last a real long time. $50. The solid state, brushless alternators are way more reliable and cheaper that what you have. I'm guessing if there was a shop anywhere near me, they would charge more than $50.
I agree that if you kinda like the old stuff, it's your choice. But "the pile of scrap alternators waiting for diodes" does not exist. There's not many repair shops left. I am not going to China anytime soon. Folks trying to figure out how to fix a problem like yours with gens and VR's do exist. The Stovebolt archives on those troubles are voluminous. There is no argument that the solid state, "brushless alternators" are way more reliable and less complicated than what you have. Again, your reason is your reason. Probably just for nostalgia/purity. For me that is taking it too far. Reliability and availability on the road are superior.
Just the voltage regulator for a 12V is $80.
