Ah, that's the regulator. I wondered why a transistor and why not the schematic sign for a transistor. Makes sense now, as do the capacitors. Don't remember the number at the moment, but there is an adjustable voltage regulator that I would use. May have to throw something like this together just for fun.

I'm a real amateur at electronics. Question... Would one expect to get the same current out of a motor used as a alternator that it is rated for used as a motor? Seems very unlikely a small 300 watt motor could sustain for example a 25 amp at 12 volt output.

Thanks again,
AV8TOR