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PASHN8
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Location: Melbourne, Australia
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 Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2014 3:40 am Post subject: Early 36hp 12-volt conversion done - Which 12v regulator? |
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Hi guys,
As a few may know i'm almost at the completion of my 3-year
'54 oval 3-fold ragtop restoration here in Australia with thanks to many of the kind lads on here and all around the world.
We've gone with a stock theme with mechicals, split case trans, '54 36hp engine and converted to 12v, but want to keep the 6v look.
Coil will be getting a 6v sticker and a strap over aircleaner to be fitted.
One thing i'm trying to ascertain is how I can keep the round top voltage reg, whilst utilizing a 12v reg? Is there a way to hide 12v internals under the 6v round top cap? Is there a particlar screw type reg I can use?
Currently we have 12v innards, in a 6v generator case, and basically want to keep it as OG looking as possible including the regulator.
Any help most appreciated 
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8287111
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Location: Finland
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| There are 12 V round Bosch regulators,not VW prts,maybe Mercedes,legs must be bent to instal . |
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wurd
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Location: France
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| Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2014 4:30 pm Post subject: |
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Why don't you simply fix the 6v regulator with a "false" wiring?
Then you have the 12v regulator under the rear seat... |
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Volumex
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Location: Sarnia, ON
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| A strap-over air cleaner isn't the only authentic 54/55 air cleaner. Manns were used as well. |
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jnr356
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Location: melbourne,australia
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| Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2014 3:12 pm Post subject: |
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It looks like the wrong regulator to me. Look how it mounts and compare that with Rick's round regulator.
I think the coil strap should be mounted with bolts, not screws? |
 Damn!, Everette- good eye. It's a Porsche 356 12v generator. The regulator was a square version, so I trimed off the square cover & slid on a round regulator over the square innards.
I'll switch out the engine tin screws w/ 10mm bolts after I replace the coil bracket. |
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54bugn
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Location: Parksville BC, Canada
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I am trying to recreate my 36 hp for my 54 but with 12 volt. The generator is a Porsche 12 volt in a vw case, and the correct round regulator is empty, wires in one side out the other, 12 volt regulator under rear seat, works well.
Cheers,
Mike
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Westy Steve
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Hmmm...I think I need a new battery and voltage regulator. And I don't have a radio in my car. This is intriguing to me. Is there a simple place I can hide a transformer so that I don't have to change out all of my light bulbs?
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Eric&Barb
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Location: Olympia Wash Rinse & Repeat
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| Hmmm...I think I need a new battery and voltage regulator. And I don't have a radio in my car. This is intriguing to me. Is there a simple place I can hide a transformer so that I don't have to change out all of my light bulbs? |
If you just need it for a low amp draw or two, get a 6 to 12 volt inverter thru the classifieds.
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Mr.Ragtop
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Location: colorado
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| Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2016 3:05 pm Post subject: Re: Early 36hp 12-volt conversion done - Which 12v regulator |
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| I swapped all the 12v guts into a 6v housing for my 40hp. I had my gen rebuilt and had tea 12v armature installed. Works great. It was a ton of work to swap the regulator stuff but it was worth it |
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Bluemanx212
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Location: SK Canada
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| Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2016 6:55 pm Post subject: Re: Early 36hp 12-volt conversion done - Which 12v regulator |
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| If it was me use the dummy correct 6volt regulator and put the 12 volt one under the seat out of sight! |
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Bluemanx212
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Location: SK Canada
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| Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2016 5:18 pm Post subject: Re: Early 36hp 12-volt conversion done - Which 12v regulator |
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| Bosch 38 amp if that helps |
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