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
lownslo ·
Aussieveedubbers · Tech Talk
36hp 12v conversion
https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/threads/64294/36hp-12v-conversion
Craig Torrens ·
you can buy a 12volt generator that is the same external size as a 6volt one............about $400.
matberry ·
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
I believe either option is only just satisfactory due to the smaller diameter of the 6V.
Matt
mackaymanx ·
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.
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.
lownslo ·
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?
I stumbled across this whilst surfing tonight. Its a 36hp motor but has a 12v generator. Anyone know what generator this is?
1303Steve ·
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
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 ·
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 ???
the same as on my 1500 smoothie it can only go that way
Is there a better pic of that set up ???
vw54 ·
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
lardo ·
What you cat these at vintage Dave.
Whats doing.
Whats doing.
vw54 ·
NO u cat get these
lownslo ·
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 ·
So is the reason the 12v generator doesn't fit the 6v just due to a larger housing size? If so hugely different?
Joel ·
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
apperntly the bearings can cook when there mounted like that one
-Joel
vw54 ·
theres a cooling duct on the back section of the tinware that allows cold air into the genny
BUGBOY ·
I have a one if your interested.
Have sent you a u2u
Nathan
Have sent you a u2u
Nathan
matberry ·
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🙂
If you use any 12v gen, you definately will need to replace the regulator with a 12v.
Matt🙂
Craig Torrens ·
this is the one I was refering to ....................made in Brasil.Craig Torrens wrote:you can buy a 12volt generator that is the same external size as a 6volt one............about $400.
Craig Torrens ·
maybe you need to buy offshore......well worth it though.
matberry ·
Cool item to have, verry nice
38 amp too.
👍
38 amp too.
👍
Craig Torrens ·
yeah thinking I may use it on my Country Buggy Resto.
matberry ·
Off the shelf reg would be no prob too
Cheers
Cheers
lownslo ·
Just came across this, has the same part number as posted by Craig Torrens, but says its for 67-73 bug. Does that look right, i'm no bug expert :p
http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC%2D113%2D903%2D031%2DP
http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC%2D113%2D903%2D031%2DP
Craig Torrens ·
different number, mine has an E at the end, not P.
[ Edited on 14-8-07 by Craig Torrens ]
[ Edited on 14-8-07 by Craig Torrens ]
lownslo ·
So whats this off then 🤪 its apparently a 12v mounted on a 36hp....
http://www.kustomcoachwerks.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=41825
[ Edited on 16-8-2007 by lownslo ]
http://www.kustomcoachwerks.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=41825
[ Edited on 16-8-2007 by lownslo ]
matberry ·
Looks like a 12 volt sticker over the part # to me!
Matt
Matt
lownslo ·
thank you very much for your helpful input 🙅matberry wrote:Looks like a 12 volt sticker over the part # to me!
Matt
Nevada51 ·
A Porsche 912 generator will fit the 36hp block
Ricks56 ·
I have a 36hp case that's had the generator stand machined for a 12v generator, if anyone's interested.