I used your post to go back to a gen on a 66. I have 4 gens and the alt is now on my 71 bus. Tryn to use up some stockpile.Ty for the vid and vdub to the wheels fall off
do you eliminate the voltage regulator when you install the new alternator?I am having same problem with my bug 1968 I got new comvertion and I am trying to figure out how to install te wires THANKS GOOD VIDEO
@dornier2828 Yes, i did eliminate the regulator, since your new alternator has a built in regulator, you don,t need the original, dont toss it away though its worth more than you think, especially is its a Bosch.
Do you have a 4 prong voltage regulator? I have a Motorola that was made in the USA. My battery is not getting charged enough and several people told me to replace the voltage regulator. The red light on dash stays on constantly.
Hmm let's see i had the Bosch regulator with 4 prongs, before i had any problems i did a alternator swap. Before you buy one i suggest cheking the circuit, and look for a testing procedure that involves testing that regulator individualy, It will say to use a multimeter and measure resistance. and will give you the tolerances. If you can't find it, email motorola and ask them to give you the testing procedures.
I agree with the the extra wire to the starter question, To be honoest i have no idea what the purpose of the extra wire. I just followed the directions on the manual given. If i had to say anything it would be the charging circuit to the battery since the battery cable is touching that wire at the starter.
@breadcrumb123 I used a Y connector covered in plastic on the Original VW the turn signal wires have them on in the Front. I.P.C. (formerly J-Bugs) has them is you live near the Redondo Beach Area.
@FreeYerMindzz This is on a stock 1600 single port engine case. Dont know about the chinese case never seen a chinese case lol. But it sounds like you dont have a clearance problem Lucky you. : )
@timoy007 Yea it worked good but your gonna have to grind a bit off the side of the EMPI (crap) spacer because the accelerator lever hits the spacer and jacks it up if you have the spacer youl notice this, another way to do it is grind a bit off the alternator enough to give space for the carb to work properly with out the EMPI Spacer looks good too but be careful you run the risk of cutting thorugh the alternater messing it up. Im thinking about making a video this to show the differences.
I used your post to go back to a gen on a 66. I have 4 gens and the alt is now on my 71 bus. Tryn to use up some stockpile.Ty for the vid and vdub to the wheels fall off
getindabus 4 months ago
do you eliminate the voltage regulator when you install the new alternator?I am having same problem with my bug 1968 I got new comvertion and I am trying to figure out how to install te wires THANKS GOOD VIDEO
dornier2828 5 months ago
@dornier2828 Yes, i did eliminate the regulator, since your new alternator has a built in regulator, you don,t need the original, dont toss it away though its worth more than you think, especially is its a Bosch.
PsychoWolfVW 5 months ago
@dornier2828 Yes i eliminated the voltage regulator, the alternator has a built in regulator.
PsychoWolfVW 5 months ago
Do you have a 4 prong voltage regulator? I have a Motorola that was made in the USA. My battery is not getting charged enough and several people told me to replace the voltage regulator. The red light on dash stays on constantly.
woodlandcammo27 6 months ago
@woodlandcammo27
Hmm let's see i had the Bosch regulator with 4 prongs, before i had any problems i did a alternator swap. Before you buy one i suggest cheking the circuit, and look for a testing procedure that involves testing that regulator individualy, It will say to use a multimeter and measure resistance. and will give you the tolerances. If you can't find it, email motorola and ask them to give you the testing procedures.
PsychoWolfVW 5 months ago
About to do the exact same to my own Type 1, a '73 L Bug.
Currently it's a single port 1500cc engine in there (not the original engine).
Now, what I'm trying to understand is what is the actual purpose of having the wire between the starter motor and the D+ connection?
The0rkus 6 months ago
@The0rkus
I agree with the the extra wire to the starter question, To be honoest i have no idea what the purpose of the extra wire. I just followed the directions on the manual given. If i had to say anything it would be the charging circuit to the battery since the battery cable is touching that wire at the starter.
PsychoWolfVW 5 months ago
what kind of connector and housing do you use for the three red plus wires, that looks very clean
breadcrumb123 7 months ago
@breadcrumb123 I used a Y connector covered in plastic on the Original VW the turn signal wires have them on in the Front. I.P.C. (formerly J-Bugs) has them is you live near the Redondo Beach Area.
PsychoWolfVW 7 months ago
Thank you for this.Im 18 years old and have a Type 2 and am figuring out this process as i go with my dad.much appreciated.
VOX702 1 year ago
Thank You for posting this video! You have no idea how much you helped me.
dxyangeltn 1 year ago
step 1.) replace DF with D+
step 2.) have a beer
step 3.) your done
J0A0123 1 year ago
what engine is this on? i did a mock up of the one i just bought (chinese) and do not have clearance issues with the fuel pump.
FreeYerMindzz 1 year ago
@FreeYerMindzz This is on a stock 1600 single port engine case. Dont know about the chinese case never seen a chinese case lol. But it sounds like you dont have a clearance problem Lucky you. : )
PsychoWolfVW 1 year ago
@PsychoWolfVW its a stock 1600 dp the alternator is chinese worked well but has a slight pulley wobble. what year is your engine? i have an AH(74)
FreeYerMindzz 1 year ago
did it work ok?
timoy007 1 year ago
@timoy007 Yea it worked good but your gonna have to grind a bit off the side of the EMPI (crap) spacer because the accelerator lever hits the spacer and jacks it up if you have the spacer youl notice this, another way to do it is grind a bit off the alternator enough to give space for the carb to work properly with out the EMPI Spacer looks good too but be careful you run the risk of cutting thorugh the alternater messing it up. Im thinking about making a video this to show the differences.
PsychoWolfVW 1 year ago