adding an alternator...

Indi Seriously Crusin Dubber

155 posts · joined Mar 2005 · 5 Oct 2005, 8:05 am

#414458

Has anyone added an alternator for a larger battery, to run spot lights, radios, and other power sucking add-ons ?

I am planing on leaving the generator as is,( mainly for the sake of the fan) and just putting it to the right hand side ( opposite the dizzy) and running a larger belt around it.

I think it should work.....?

Any ideas ?

Thanks, Jon

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INDI

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 5 Oct 2005, 8:43 am

#414461

I think it is easier to convert to an alternator.

The standard genny is 30A??

The last ot the alternators (1975 internal reg) was 50Amps

Yes - you can rig what you are talking but i reckon it would be heaps easier to use stock stuff.

Futue te ipsum!!!

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1,945 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 5 Oct 2005, 9:37 am

#414469

Just convert it to a standard Alternator. Easy and it works. Why bother having both? You'd have to figure out the wiring, figure out how to mount it and figure out how to drive both the alternator and generator. A lot of trouble for not much gain I think.

Jon

Indi Seriously Crusin Dubber

155 posts · joined Mar 2005 · 6 Oct 2005, 7:47 am

#414751

Thanks guys,

That does sound a bit easier...

And I think that 50A should do the trick...

INDI

akean1 Remember To Love

1,088 posts · joined Dec 2004 · 6 Oct 2005, 8:50 am

#414766

you can get the kits for about $300. includes oil filler, alternator, fan backing plates

Lams Wolfsburg Wizard

536 posts · joined Sep 2004 · 6 Oct 2005, 9:27 am

#414779

I've got a new Bosch alternator on my 1200 bug. I have so much electricity now I can sell it! :blush

speeding is bad!
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Yogie Moderator Custom Title Time!

1,608 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 6 Oct 2005, 1:00 pm

#414826

We have the 50amp in our 1,600 beetle and have bought 75amp for the beetle vert we are restoring. I saw an ad the other day for one that is 90 or 95 amps that has just been released.

Yogie

silversur4 Casual Dubber

37 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 6 Oct 2005, 1:24 pm

#414841

Yogie wrote:We have the 50amp in our 1,600 beetle and have bought 75amp for the beetle vert we are restoring. I saw an ad the other day for one that is 90 or 95 amps that has just been released.

Yogie

Where did you get you 75 amp from and where are they selling the 90 or 95 amp . I need one for my twin cab with a 1776 and new halogen lights and big boom box.

Scott J
74 Twin Cab - Silversur4

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 6 Oct 2005, 3:43 pm

#414881

Bizarre wrote:I think it is easier to convert to an alternator.

The standard genny is 30A??

The last ot the alternators (1975 internal reg) was 50Amps

Yes - you can rig what you are talking but i reckon it would be heaps easier to use stock stuff.

I have seen this done on buggies, mainly because the standard vw generator doesn't work and used alternators from "normal' cars are plentiful.....
Try the wreckers for a VW Alternator.... they were on the 73 on L Beetle and 76 beetle...

Lee

- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

Yogie Moderator Custom Title Time!

1,608 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 7 Oct 2005, 2:06 pm

#415186

silversur4 wrote:
Yogie wrote:We have the 50amp in our 1,600 beetle and have bought 75amp for the beetle vert we are restoring. I saw an ad the other day for one that is 90 or 95 amps that has just been released.

Yogie
Where did you get you 75 amp from and where are they selling the 90 or 95 amp . I need one for my twin cab with a 1776 and new halogen lights and big boom box.

I got the 75amp from CIP1 in the US. The 90 amp I saw advertised somewhere in the last couple of weeks. I will try and track it down for you.

Yogie

Purple Martin Fahrvergnugen

913 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 7 Oct 2005, 2:59 pm

#415202

Dumb question:

Does a 75A "load" the engine more than a 50A at normal driving? Or is there only extra load on the engine if there's lots of electrical stuff drawing a bigger current from the alternator???

1959 red & white Beetle
1975 Kombi camper

EgeWorks Wolfsburg Wizard

602 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 7 Oct 2005, 3:56 pm

#415211

I don't think it will load the engine more than normal. It runs with bearings and fanbelt just like a normal generator.

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 7 Oct 2005, 4:26 pm

#415219

Yes the more current used the more the load would be.
but I don't really think it would be noticable under normal driving conditions......

Lee

http://community.webshots.com/user/vw68autobug

- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

Yogie Moderator Custom Title Time!

1,608 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 9 Oct 2005, 4:13 pm

#415532

The bigger alternator is a 95amp and it was advertised for US$215 from Vee Dub Parts Unlimited at www.vwparts.net

Cheers

Yogie

silversur4 Casual Dubber

37 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 11 Oct 2005, 8:55 am

#416266

Yogie wrote:The bigger alternator is a 95amp and it was advertised for US$215 from Vee Dub Parts Unlimited at www.vwparts.net

Cheers

Yogie

Thanks Yogie
I will check these out ans start saving my pennies.

Scott J
74 Twin Cab - Silversur4

tassupervee That really hurts doesnt it!

1,171 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 11 Oct 2005, 12:25 pm

#416302

68AutoBug wrote:Yes the more current used the more the load would be.
but I don't really think it would be noticable under normal driving conditions......

Correct!
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Im not a complete idiot, quite a few parts are missing....