Skip to content
Aussieveedubbers

36hp 12v conversion

0 likes
Share Share on Facebook Share on X Share on Reddit
Log in to reply

lownslo Commited Dubber

64 posts · joined Aug 2007 ·

#606368
So is there any way to convert a 6v 36hp to 12v? Could a 6v generator be gutted and innards be replaced with that of a 12v.


cheers

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

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#606374
you can buy a 12volt generator that is the same external size as a 6volt one............about $400.


matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#606377
Or get yours rewound by a local motor rewinder.
I believe either option is only just satisfactory due to the smaller diameter of the 6V.

Matt
Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE

mackaymanx Custom Title Time!

1,611 posts · joined Jan 2006 ·

#606379
I did see a early porsche generator on ebay recently which they said had the 6v diameter but was 12v and would fit the 36hp.
I have seen a 6v made to put out 12v, not sure if it was a modded 6v reg or a 12v reg. I don't have any details, it was quite a few years ago that I saw it. You could try machining the generator stand to suit the 12v diameter but I'm not sure if the is enough material to do it.
Quote of the week
"Do I wish to send them to you again, nope, no interest can't be bothered really, to much hassle for little or no return."

[IMG]https://www.vw-mplate.com/mplate2-18600.png[/IMG]

lownslo Commited Dubber

64 posts · joined Aug 2007 ·

#606395
Alright cheers, I'll ring an auto elec joint come Monday.

I stumbled across this whilst surfing tonight. Its a 36hp motor but has a 12v generator. Anyone know what generator this is?

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#606447
Hi

The silly people with the blue motor have fitted the generator 90 degrees out, the earth screw would be behind the carby.

Years ago I fitted a Holden alternator and bracket to the side of a gutted 6 volt generator, never got it running (saw the light and bought a super bug), but it can't see why it wouldn't have worked.

Steve

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#606461
Steve its a Kombi Genny ( 38 amp fro memory )

the same as on my 1500 smoothie it can only go that way

Is there a better pic of that set up ???
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#606463
Or get yours rewound by a local motor rewinder.

let me know if you find an auto elect who is willing to do the conversion
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

lardo Officially Full-On Dubber

288 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·

#606466
What you cat these at vintage Dave.
Whats doing.

lownslo Commited Dubber

64 posts · joined Aug 2007 ·

#606506
vw54 wrote:Steve its a Kombi Genny ( 38 amp fro memory )

the same as on my 1500 smoothie it can only go that way

Is there a better pic of that set up ???

lownslo Commited Dubber

64 posts · joined Aug 2007 ·

#606511
So is the reason the 12v generator doesn't fit the 6v just due to a larger housing size? If so hugely different?

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#606512
dave why cant u take the 4 fan bolts out and turn it 90 degrees clockwise like a 30amp jobbie?
apperntly the bearings can cook when there mounted like that one
-Joel

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#606541
theres a cooling duct on the back section of the tinware that allows cold air into the genny
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

BUGBOY Moderator Chief Toy Dude / Head Cruiser

2,147 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#606549
I have a one if your interested.

Have sent you a u2u
Nathan
Everything 36HP !
Change over king and link spindles
6-12volt semaphores

Find us on Facebook

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#606551
That 12v installation looks like the gen post may have been machined to suit the larger diameter of the 12v unit, or it is just sitting on top of the post and not located correctly, is the fan housing all the way home where it goes ino barrel cover tinware?

If you use any 12v gen, you definately will need to replace the regulator with a 12v.

Matt🙂
Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE

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

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#606654
Craig Torrens wrote:you can buy a 12volt generator that is the same external size as a 6volt one............about $400.
this is the one I was refering to ....................made in Brasil.

1 attachment · Log in to view



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

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#606656
maybe you need to buy offshore......well worth it though.

1 attachment · Log in to view



matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#606657
Cool item to have, verry nice
38 amp too.
👍
Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE

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

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#606658
yeah thinking I may use it on my Country Buggy Resto.


matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#606661
Off the shelf reg would be no prob too

Cheers
Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE

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

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#606707
different number, mine has an E at the end, not P.

[ Edited on 14-8-07 by Craig Torrens ]


matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#607274
Looks like a 12 volt sticker over the part # to me!

Matt
Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE

lownslo Commited Dubber

64 posts · joined Aug 2007 ·

#607285
matberry wrote:Looks like a 12 volt sticker over the part # to me!

Matt
thank you very much for your helpful input 🙅

Nevada51 Seriously Crusin Dubber

169 posts · joined Aug 2005 ·

#607819
A Porsche 912 generator will fit the 36hp block

Ricks56 Casual Dubber

24 posts · joined Sep 2005 ·

#608035
I have a 36hp case that's had the generator stand machined for a 12v generator, if anyone's interested.

Rick

1970 914

Fed & Fired by MSII/EDIS/GSXR TB's/LC-1

1956 VW Beetle Looks like a dog, purrs like a kitten!