Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Regulator rectifier Onan CCKA, regulator rectifier, honda motorcycles

Question
Looking for replacement for Onan 305-0478, Prestolite X17961.

Used on Gravely 450 Commercial late '70s.

Answer
WOW!!  That regulator is OVER PRICED!

See the link below:

http://www.ytmag.com/cgi-bin/viewit.cgi?bd=gardent&th=66590%3E

If the engine is used on a mower then just go get a used Kohler or Briggs regulator and hardwire it in place...I would solder the connections.

Regulators are not magic, but some have an extra wire for voltage sensing.  I use Yamaha regulators on my Honda motorcycles as the Yamaha units can be found on Ebay for $20.

FYI, the alternator puts out AC voltage and the regulator coverts this AC to DC.  How many wires are coming off your alternator?  

Eric