I'm of the exact same mind. I spent about $150 in junk regulators over a year's time before buying a $40 alternator for a smaller tractor. All of the other little tractors I got as 12 volt conversions or they weren't charging when I got them so I put an alternator on them. Technology has changed and I don't have time for old technology not working. If one of my field tractors wasn't reliable like that I would convert it, too. I guess it might be different if they were for a hobby, but each tractor here has its job and if they aren't ready when I am it's a problem.
Now, that said I have an exception. When I got my grandpa's 35 Chevy it was still six volt with everything original. I had my battery place put bearings in the generator but it still has the same cutout from 35. I use it around the farm on a nearly daily basis. It always growls to a start no matter the temps. Today it's in the teens and she rolled over about three times and lit off. Give it a second and the amp gauge clicks over to about 7 amps and away we go. I have no idea why that system still works so well, but it's from a time when everything was built with pride. I'll probably feel differently if that cutout quits and I have to get some Chinese junk.
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