1959 Beetle Engine Question...

ikube Wolfsburg Wizard

580 posts · joined Feb 2004 · 1 Apr 2004, 12:12 pm

#155137

My '59 bug came with a 1600 Motor does it mean this motor will suit all alternators for 60s model ?
Originally it came with a 1100 Motor and now it's a 1600...
Did VW ever produce 1600 Motor for the 59 model ?

I am looking to fit a Alternator kit for a 60s model into this beetle..

Please help 😀

Thanks!

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 1 Apr 2004, 12:50 pm

#155148

Do you mean generator ???? As alternators were only fitted to 70's models.

59 models only had 36hp (1100) motors fitted. These motors had 6volt generators.

Does your car now run 12volt electrics ? I should be if it is a 1600cc.

ikube Wolfsburg Wizard

580 posts · joined Feb 2004 · 2 Apr 2004, 12:06 am

#155432

hi,

It's a 1600 motor running 12 Volt. I mean new Alternators from Bosch, I believe the kit will only fit on 60s model and 70s model engine ... will my 1600 motor work with the bosch alternator ? Since I am not sure if my 59 has its original motor or not, I assume to you response, it is fitted with a 60s engine and it will fit the bosch kit 🙂
Please let me know!

Cheers~

Don.

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 2 Apr 2004, 9:21 am

#155515

Yes you can fit an alternator to the 1600 motor. You will need to replace the stand it sits on with an alternator stand (where the oil goes in) as the alternator is larger in diameter than the generator .

ikube Wolfsburg Wizard

580 posts · joined Feb 2004 · 2 Apr 2004, 11:11 am

#155559

Thanks for the information Craig, do you know any place where I can get a Alternatopr Kit for cheap, a New Kit.

Thanks.

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 2 Apr 2004, 10:54 pm

#155834

I would try one of the forum sponsors.

All you will need is the stand and the alternator, you can use the pulley, fan and backing plate from your 12 v generator.

Why do you want to have an alternator?

ikube Wolfsburg Wizard

580 posts · joined Feb 2004 · 3 Apr 2004, 2:23 am

#155898

For Car Stereo! :P

Cheers~!

Don.

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 3 Apr 2004, 10:09 am

#155948

Do you know how many Amps the sterio will draw ?

ikube Wolfsburg Wizard

580 posts · joined Feb 2004 · 4 Apr 2004, 2:41 am

#156189

going to add a 50 x 4 CD head unit & a pair of 320Watt Speakers, 7 x 10" at the back.

Ian Bugden AKA - Bugs

248 posts · joined May 2003 · 4 Apr 2004, 4:59 pm

#156344

Just as a side note isn't the 36hp a 1200cc???
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