genny to alternator question

pod i`ve got to finish this thing one day

4,980 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 14 Jul 2009, 6:21 pm

#724046

i`m putting an alternator on my semi auto,can you use the original fan backing plate part off the 12v genny or do i have to use the cheap tinny looking thing that came with it???

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2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 14 Jul 2009, 8:51 pm

#724081

I would use the original plate

pod i`ve got to finish this thing one day

4,980 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 14 Jul 2009, 8:56 pm

#724083

Thanks Les,i will use all the og parts 👍

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Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 15 Jul 2009, 3:53 pm

#724196

i'd advise it too, those aftermarket ones are cut from al foil by blind taiwanese children with scisssors

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16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 15 Jul 2009, 4:49 pm

#724206

use the origional

but make sure you fit it in the correct position so the cooling vent works for the bearings

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1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 15 Jul 2009, 6:40 pm

#724223

Hi

Your 12 volt generator stuff should work, some Kombi generators had different tin. Do a check when its together for belt alignment.

Steve

pod i`ve got to finish this thing one day

4,980 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 15 Jul 2009, 9:18 pm

#724248

Dave ,have put it on the way it came off genny,and Steve will do once back together ,don't want to wear belts prematurely or have them throw off 🙅

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ctefeh Wolfsburg Wizard

479 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 16 Jul 2009, 4:34 pm

#724326

Paul,
Absolutely re-use the gennie twinware & hardware (fan hub, woodruff keys, spacers etc). It is far better quality. The slot faces down, just in case you need to re-orient it. A few things to watch?
Make sure the Alt doesn't hang up on the alt stand. It is the alt lower two ribs that may do it. Judicious angle grind fix.
Running an alt fuel pump? Make sure your pump rod is 100mm. I got supplied a 108mm (Gennie) pump rod with my alt pump.
Carb accelerator pump linkage may interfere. Definitely will on a 1600DP with a Gennie 34 Pict 3. Brutalise/bend or Grind the alt body.

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ctefeh Wolfsburg Wizard

479 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 16 Jul 2009, 4:37 pm

#724327

Paul,
Absolutely re-use the gennie twinware & hardware (fan hub, woodruff keys, spacers etc). It is far better quality. The slot faces down, just in case you need to re-orient it. A few things to watch?
Make sure the Alt doesn't hang up on the alt stand. It is the alt lower two ribs that may do it. Judicious angle grind fix.
Running an alt fuel pump? Make sure your pump rod is 100mm. I got supplied a 108mm (Gennie) pump rod with my alt pump.
Carb accelerator pump linkage may interfere. Definitely will on a 1600DP with a Gennie 34 Pict 3. Brutalise/bend or Grind the alt body or buy a spacer to raise the carb.

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Regards
Sean

pod i`ve got to finish this thing one day

4,980 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 19 Jul 2009, 9:59 pm

#724892

well its all in and working with no dramas of grinding etc.Petrol pump to alt clearance of about 1 - 2mm ,carby had no probs plenty of room (maybe cause its a single port ?????) ..And the belt alignment was perfect ,so one happy chappy👍next to do the same with my 1600tp out of my baja as part of doing a ring change and stud replacement🙁

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Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 19 Jul 2009, 10:16 pm

#724893

its only the early pict-3 carbs with the adjustble pump stroke towards the back of the car that have clearance issues
but that is easily gotten around