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Okay you impatient monkeys, I have images for you to look at. Those who
are more technically inclined probably could do the conversion using the
images only. For those of us who aren't quite so inclined I will be
writing up a document to detail the conversion, so please be patient as I
will let ya'll know when I'm done. Don't worry, it'll be free cuz yer my buds,
all I want is the credit, accolades, applause, awards, donations, roses and
feminine undergarments directed my way.
The URL is 'http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Speedway/1641/' and right now all
you'll see is a very basic intro page. You will need to type in the below file
names to see the images as I have no links up yet (I *just* got this up and
going).
ALTR-GEN.bmp
compares the two using a 15 inch ruler and shows the stock hold down strap
after it was conformed to fit the alternator
COMPLETE.bmp
how my engine looks when all is said and done (please ignore the patchy
cargo area, that's another project...)
HALFWAY.bmp
kinda how things will look -- notice that you use the stock boot to
help(?) seal the alternator to the fan housing
INSULATR.bmp
what the rubber tubing looks like over the battery cable -- gotta have this
otherwise you'll get a lot of arching and sparking when you close the deck
lid!!
MOUNTING.bmp
what you've been waiting for, the alternator's throne -- notice that there
are cooling holes in the plate because air is drawn into the bottom of the
alternator
RATCHET.bmp
what a crow's fool looks like for those who don't know (one of those tools
you hardly use, but so glad to have it when you need it!) and the
poor-man's way to remove a stud (and install one as well)
TRANSFRM.bmp
how to connect the idiot light wires (this is a no-brainer volks) from the
voltage regulator (VR)
Notes: 1) The GREEN wire from the ALTERNATOR connects to the positive terminal
on the coil. The YELLOW wire from the ALTERNATOR connects to the stock GREEN
wire that connected to the GENERATOR. 2) If you follow the stock green wire it
will connect to the VR. On the opposite side you'll see the blue wire that goes
to the idiot light. Just disconnect the two wires from the VR and connect them
together. 3) The big red/white wire that was connected to the generator and the
brown wire that was connected to the generator can be taped up and pushed aside.
This way if something happens with the alternator setup you can always
reinstall the generator (except don't do this too often as the generator [now
alternator] strap may weaken due to excessive bending and tweaking). 4) You
will need to buy a new belt and it's smaller than the stock one. Since I forgot
to bring my brain to work with me you'll have to wait for me to get the belt
size for you at a later time, maybe this afternoon. 5) The stud on the left
side will need to be replaced with a longer one. The right stud doesn't really
need to be replaced with a longer one, but I did because it's nice to have a
little more 'biting room' for the hold down strap, washer and nut. Also, I
think additional pieces of support could be added to the right side to adjust
the belt tension -- I don't know, though, because I haven't tried.
The alternator is 12volts and produces up to 50amps. This conversion is NOT
sanctioned for 6volt systems!!!
Hey, I hope this quenches some of you for a bit 'til I get it all down on paper.
Toby Erkson
air_cooled_nut@pobox.com
'72 VW Squareback 1.6L bored and stroked to 2.0L
'75 Porsche 914 1.8L for sale
Portland, Oregon
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/8501/