10/23/2010 Update: The Traction is finished and delivered :o)
I've brought the generator and regulator to an automotive electrician.
The stator is shorted which explains why the battery was getting discharged. Also, we found this:
The plate that was holding the ball bearing moved (A rivet broke) and was grinding the axle. The axle went from 17mm to 10mm diameter!
I found a generator in Vermont which we will take parts from.
I've brought the generator and regulator to an automotive electrician.
The stator is shorted which explains why the battery was getting discharged. Also, we found this:
The plate that was holding the ball bearing moved (A rivet broke) and was grinding the axle. The axle went from 17mm to 10mm diameter!
I found a generator in Vermont which we will take parts from.