changing a 40 horse from 6v to 12v

[slammedPOS]

ok i know i have the change the generator and stand and coil
but do i change the flywheel too?

thanks
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[Glenn]

They make a 12v starter with a 6v gear.
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I carry them in stock.It's a 12volt starter with a 6volt drive gear.You'll have to change to a 12volt starter bushing as well.
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[slammedPOS]

so i cant just put a 12v flywheel on the motor?

and how much for that starter?
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[cncwhiz]

Can't you use a porsche generator? I think they are the same size as a 6 volt VW?

[John Moxon]

There is a "Sticky" in the "Beetle" Forum for this subject.

Please use that topic: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=233946
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