[Yosemite Sam]

First off please understand that I am not a "Quiet Line guy". Not that I think there is anything wrong with them, they just aren't my thing...

As for the issues that you seem to be having, it is and probably always will be my opinion that if you have problems and aren't exactly sure where to start or not exactly sure where the problems lie, then break them down into "bite sized pieces so you can sort out what is good and what is bad.

I also understand that due to the rubber engine mounts, Quiet Line tractors require a ground strap from the engine to the frame.

Start with a fresh hot battery (jumper cables from your car or truck would be great). Pay no attention to anything but getting the engine running. Remove the Pos. wire from the tractor wire loom to the coil and hook a wire from the Positive of whatever you are using to jump the engine, to the Positive on your coil, and then clamp the Neg. jumper directly to the engine. Jump the starter as you normally would.

Once the engine has started, using the wiring diagram for your tractor, found in the Tech. section on this site, and your volt meter, check to see if your stator is making electricity. Not being at all familiar with the Q/L wiring system, I would guess that the easiest way to accomplish this would be to check it at the Pos. wire that you earlier removed from the coil (make sure the key is on when you check this). Someone else can probably give you a better way to check stator voltage, but I think the above should work.

Someone else is going to have to advise you on checking the voltage regulator as I may lead you astray.

After you have determined that the V/R and Stator are in good working order, the only thing left is checking wires, connections and switches.

I can not express enough the importance of using a KNOWN GOOD BATTERY, if you are using a bad or poor battery, you will chase your tail from now until this time next year and still not be any further along than you are now.

I am not able to help you with accessibility of wiring and connections, I fear that this part of the project, is just the nature of the beast.

Good luck.