scotty 252 #1 Posted January 6, 2017 Has anyone ever tried to use a newer style voltage regulator on a wheel horse with the old style starter generator motors? Mine isnt charging and i want to replace it but the newer style are quite a bit cheaper. This is the style i would like to use https://www.dbelectrical.com/products/voltage-regulator-rectifier-kohler-john-deere-kt17-19-m8-mv20.html?CAWELAID=130000240000002925&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=22977576656&CATCI=pla-81493522136&gclid=Cj0KEQiAnb3DBRCX2ZnSnMyO9dIBEiQAOcXYHw41-_L8qHsq4-iivvokgKZGlMowGHIByBpYE2N6mf0aAjp-8P8HAQ This is the style i currently have http://www.ebay.com/itm/Voltage-Regulator-Kohler-K-Series-w-Starter-Generator-Cub-Cadet-Wheel-Horse-/272155362377?hash=item3f5db94449:g:TKQAAOSwWTRW2EWE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,407 #2 Posted January 6, 2017 (edited) It will not work. That style converts 30+ volt AC to 13.6 +/- volt DC. You need a saddle mount Delco regulator. They are 35-50 dollars Check your voltage while running. Then ground the F terminal on the genny does the voltage go up??? If so You might open your regulator and use a points file on the contact points. Edited January 6, 2017 by pfrederi 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,662 #3 Posted January 6, 2017 Yes, use a new Chinese copy or similar, they work fine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 58,431 #4 Posted January 6, 2017 1 hour ago, meadowfield said: they work fine Not on a Starter/Generator! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 28,959 #5 Posted January 7, 2017 (edited) 5 hours ago, scotty said: Mine isnt charging and i want to replace it but the newer style are quite a bit cheaper. psep.biz has voltage regulators for generators at $16.00. Part #AHGDR6004. I have one on my 1076 and it works great. http://www.psep.biz/store/kohler_starter_motors.htm Edited January 7, 2017 by achto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docwheelhorse 2,692 #6 Posted January 7, 2017 Look up "COLD WEATHER / WINTER CHARGING Delco Remy generator regulator" on google, seems the old mechanical regulators would get real lazy if it got real cold and there was a way to force the generator to charge. This puts generator into charge mode which will cook your battery over time as generator doesnt ever stop in this mode. But... its a crutch and can get you through. Tony Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotty 252 #7 Posted January 7, 2017 Alright thanks for the good tips guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,407 #8 Posted January 7, 2017 11 hours ago, Docwheelhorse said: Look up "COLD WEATHER / WINTER CHARGING Delco Remy generator regulator" on google, seems the old mechanical regulators would get real lazy if it got real cold and there was a way to force the generator to charge. This puts generator into charge mode which will cook your battery over time as generator doesnt ever stop in this mode. But... its a crutch and can get you through. Tony That step is to ground the field terminal on the generator. That will make the genny put out its maximum current. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotty 252 #9 Posted January 7, 2017 The motor also has the tab broken off on the governer linkage. This motor needs alot of work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
