[tcb] Re: Converting from a generator to an alternator
- From: Hayden West <soihockey86@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2007 17:37:04 -0700 (PDT)
Yeah, I thought that would get brought up. I have a '72, but it spent time in
Mexico. The previous owners put a 1600cc beetle engine in a couple years back,
cause apparently that's what they like to put in them, or it's cheaper, or
something. So along with that engine came a generator.
"Gerald V. Livingston II" <gerald.tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: If you really have
a '72 then it should have a Type 4 motor and an alternator.
Gerald
On Wed, 14 Mar 2007 16:05:20 -0700 (PDT) Hayden West
wrote:
> Hey everyone-
>
> I've got my '72 westy that has a generator that has been
> giving me loads of trouble. I've got new brushes and wires and
> it's still not charging like it should. I would really like to put in an
> alternator to end my electrical troubles (and so I can run my
> headlights and radio at the same time). Does anyone have some
> helpfull advice or informaiton? Thanks in advance.
>
> -Hayden
Hayden
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