Re: [T3] 6 VDC to 12 VDC

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 7 Mar 00, at 17:00, Bob Perring wrote:

> OK, my Notch is a 1964N model, I think.
> I thought it was a 1963, but have been told that it is 1964.
> 
> Here is what I want to consider:
> I would like to go to a breakerless ignition system, same as I have on my
> '70 Bus, but the Notch is 6 VDC. I would like to go to halogen headlights,
> but the Notch is still 6 VDC :-)
> 
> Who has been here before?
> What are my options?
> What is the best route to follow in case I must convert to 12 VDC?
> Alternate source generator retro-fit, re-wind, what?

Many people have done this before you, but few actually finish the 
job. There are MANY things to change, and some of them are hard to do 
or find. This has been covered before so you might want to check the 
archives.

Things to change:

All bulbs
gas gauge
wiper motor
radio
choke heater(s)
electromagnetic pilot jet(s)
generator (and possibly fan housing, depends on diameter)
voltage regulator
battery
starter, and starter bushing

People will tell you that you can skip some of these; some of that 
will be true. I would only be tempted to skip the starter, as they 
are cheap and easy to replace. Just try to find a replacement for 
your wiper motor after you fry it, or the speed control after it 
burns out trying to drive the 6V motor with 12.

All in all I think you will be dollars and years ahead by sticking 
with the original equipment and learning how it works. If you take 
care of it, it will take very good care of you.

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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