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Sat Jun 28, 2008 11:30 am

Mine decided it was time to stop working. Anyone know the best place to purchase? Thanks, Steve

Sat Jun 28, 2008 12:40 pm

btleboy wrote: Mine decided it was time to stop working. Anyone know the best place to purchase? Thanks, Steve

These are Porsche (and VW Ambulance I believe).... and while they show up pretty often, they are usually pretty pricey. (100.00 to 200.00)

Why not bring it down to your local generator shop and have it rebuilt. We have several excellent shops here in Phoenix, and the last time I had one of those rebuilt it was about $70.00 including tax.

Sat Jun 28, 2008 12:52 pm

I had mine rebuilt for $100.00 and it works great , also in Az as Mr. 52 HoffmanSplit

Sat Jun 28, 2008 6:16 pm

Thanks, I will look into having it rebuilt. Did your rebuilders specialize in german cars or did they work on everything. I know that it will vary by shop ect. but about how long did it take to complete.

Sat Jun 28, 2008 9:29 pm

it was an all around generator and altenator shop just make sure they know its 12 volt

Fri Jul 04, 2008 12:04 am

but the rotors in 12v version are available new?

Fri Jul 04, 2008 8:46 am

Does anyone know the process or what needs to be change to convert a 6volt gen to a 12volt.

Fri Jul 04, 2008 10:37 am

redharleydude wrote: Does anyone know the process or what needs to be change to convert a 6volt gen to a 12volt.

Yes, it needs to be rewound. Professional job only.
Still often cheaper than trying to find the Porsche 356/912 unit.

Fri Jul 04, 2008 10:20 pm

I found a really loose terminal on the voltage regulator. Took the spade terminal off recrimped it and once i fired it up the voltage was where it needed to be and the gen light was off. Got lucky and did not have to spend a dime for once. :D Thanks for the tips on having the old one rebuilt. It sounds like a better route than a new one and I will keep it in mind if I ever need to replace the current gen.