Cadet 1641 charging/voltage regulator help

[R Bedell]

This is the correct one....

[Sam Mac]

Here are a couple pics of tractors that I have converted to use Kohler VR's. If you want more info send me your e-mail address in a PM.

[Jbo_c]

Thanks Sam. I've read your posts and will use them. Was just checking to see if it had to be that specific model or if others will work given that's one of the more expensive options.

Jbo

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by Jbo_c

Does it need to be Kohler part 41-403-10-s or will any of the Kohlers work? That one seems to be about the most expensive one. Don't mind spending the money if that's the only one that works but I'm always one for saving a buck if I still get where I want to go.

Thanks.

Jbo

You spent nearly 3 weeks working on this tractor, and bought 2 "cheap" regulators that didn't fix it, and now you want to complain about the price to get it fixed? Your really something.......

Saving a buck is what got you in this mess to begin with. Quality costs more. Get used to it.

Besides.... all you have to do is shop around a bit.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Kohl...QAAOSwEjFXfq~M

[Jbo_c]

No. I bought a faulty direct replacement regulator made by a company that specializes in such.

I asked if other KOHLER regulators would work. If you think more expensive automatically means better, you'll always be looking for more money.

There's a difference between being cheap and being a good steward.

Thanks all for the advice and help. I do appreciate it.

Jbo

[sorner]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

You spent nearly 3 weeks working on this tractor, and bought 2 "cheap" regulators that didn't fix it, and now you want to complain about the price to get it fixed? You're really something.......

Saving a buck is what got you in this mess to begin with. Quality costs more. Get used to it.

Besides.... all you have to do is shop around a bit.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Kohl...QAAOSwEjFXfq~M

Mount J-Mech has erupted... (glad it wasn't at me this time).

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by Jbo_c

If you think more expensive automatically means better, you'll always be looking for more money.

I've been a mechanic for about 20 years. I'm here to tell you, when it comes to parts, more expensive is most always better. Not always, as dealers charge more for parts than part stores do for the exact same parts. That being said, is why I linked you to the Kohler R/R on ebay. Same part, just smaller price tag. Yes, you bought a Stens R/R, which is an aftermarket replacement. Not a name brand part for less. It's literally a cheaper part. Not knocking Stens, as I use them quite often.... but it is a "cheaper" alternative. I don't think $40 for a regulator is too much to spend. You already know what the "cheap" parts are like. There are exceptions to this. Example: engine rebuild kits. The aftermarket kits are an excellent alternative to the high priced OEM kits.

I agree there is a difference between being a good steward, and being cheap. But at this point, your being cheap. Being a good steward is finding the Kohler R/R for $20 less from a different supplier.

[Sam Mac]

5 pages over a VR, love it.

[R Bedell]

5 pages.....???

Try nine (9) pages, 88 posts, and 2.5 weeks.

[flatpickerray]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

You spent nearly 3 weeks working on this tractor, and bought 2 "cheap" regulators that didn't fix it, and now you want to complain about the price to get it fixed? You're really something.......

Saving a buck is what got you in this mess to begin with. Quality costs more. Get used to it.

Besides.... all you have to do is shop around a bit.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Kohl...QAAOSwEjFXfq~M

lol
Like they say "it only costs a nickle more to go first class"