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posted on May 18th, 2012 at 10:24 AM
generator/alternator
Hi guys,I have a 12v converted '58,pretty uglythough.Is this the only way it can be done or can I get a 12v alt to fit the fixed gen bracket?Or to
tidy it up do I go back to 6v?
I hope the picture loaded ok,I'm sure someone will let me know otherwise.
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posted on May 18th, 2012 at 10:38 AM
Yah - your pic loaded OK.
Far as I know there's no 12V gen or alt available that'll bolt in, but I have heard of people getting the 6V gen rebuilt as a 12V.
Maybe a call to an auto-sparky ???
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posted by vwfive
Hi guys,I have a 12v converted '58,pretty uglythough.Is this the only way it can be done or can I get a 12v alt to fit the fixed gen bracket?Or to
tidy it up do I go back to 6v?
I hope the picture loaded ok,I'm sure someone will let me know otherwise.
Cheers
One rekons he was able to do a straight swap with a 12v Porsche 912 style generator.
QUOTE:
"The Porsche GR26X generator, you should use the normal VW 6V backing plate/tin, and pulley. I'm not sure about the dimensions of the Porsche parts,
if they are the same as the 6V VW then yes you can use them. Don't use 12V pulley or tin.
Voltage regulator, when I had that setup in my 62 bug I used the one that Bosch sold to match it, the 0190350049, which was rated at 25A. I've always
kind of wondered about the 38A stamp on the GR26X generator, I don't really think that can be right, the Bus 12V generator rated 38A was larger than
the normal 30A one.
What regulator would I use, well, the 0190350049 I mentioned above, plus I'd bet the new solid state/electronic 30A regulator would probably work
fine as well.
Again, points/condensor, will work fine under 6V or 12V.
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posted on May 18th, 2012 at 04:01 PM
Rewinging to 12volt looks the best option, but is still of questionalbe reliability. The small diameter just doesn't do the job as well as the larger
diameter even when wound to 12V, no doubt why VW changed diameter.
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posted on May 20th, 2012 at 08:38 AM
Hey thanks guys,checked out the link,good info.Just got to figure out the best way to go,will keep as is for now.Cheers
