alternator

Buttafuoco · Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 4:42 pm Post subject: alternator

just curious,

could just about any alternator be used on a late T3...say, one from a chevrolet?

j5josher · Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 5:11 pm Post subject:

Yes any alt will work but few fit right I can walk you thou my geo merto alt if you need one
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Russ Wolfe · Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 5:16 pm Post subject:

You need one that is about the same diameter as the stock generator. So it will sit down right on fan housing.
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Buttafuoco · Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 5:16 pm Post subject:

I have a brand new alt here i may try to make work. when i got my air cooled i was oblivious to how generators work. I put my stereo, 2 subs and 2000 watt amp in the car and was rattling my neighbors windows........for about 20 mins. then my car wouldnt start. thats how i learned about generators. too funny

Air_Cooled_Nut · Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 7:12 pm Post subject: Re: alternator

Buttafuoco · Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 7:41 pm Post subject: Re: alternator

gixxer 711 · Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 7:57 pm Post subject:

might i ask why you are running stand offs and no engine lid?
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j5josher · Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 8:50 pm Post subject:

You won't find his alt find a 3 cylinder geo metro and steal its. Lot easier. Look for the post ddb altertor and there's pics of mine.
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j5josher · Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 8:54 pm Post subject:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=332818

and this website helped me a lot dont know who wrote thou but major creds..
http://www.icbm.org/erkson/ttt/engine/gen2alt.htm
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wolfman's brother · Samba Member Joined: September 02, 2003 Posts: 1149

anybody wanting an alternator I can hook you up.I have all new parts and the right alternators,already modified.cheaper than ddb too.
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JSMskater · Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 11:46 am Post subject:

fasty69 · Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 11:50 am Post subject:

i ran one from an rx7 once in my old fastback, seemed to fit good. but not as good as the ddb one

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Air_Cooled_Nut · Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 2:17 pm Post subject:

dirtsandwich · Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 2:37 pm Post subject:

Air_Cooled_Nut · Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 2:41 pm Post subject:

Regulator is built-in so you simply bypass the stock unit. It's in my instructions Wink

For other alternators please see the main page:
http://www.icbm.org/erkson/ttt/engine/generator.html

If anyone has success stories with some specifics then please email me. If it's good I'll add it to the page.
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dirtsandwich · Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 2:44 pm Post subject:

VWporscheGT3 · Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 3:24 pm Post subject:

when i finaly carryout my alternator mounts and get some mill time ill post some pics. i forget who has the setup similar but another type 3 brother had a real trick adjustable mount setup on his type 3 made out of aluminum... it looked great... and i beleive he used an RX-7 3rd gen alternator 80 amp. which is what i have waiting to go in.

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Buttafuoco · Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2008 6:44 pm Post subject:

DONGKG · Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2008 7:54 am Post subject:

It can fit for as long that it fits the provision provided therefor.

But one thing is certain, if its not a Type 3 alternator, you have to improvize a rubber seal in the middle of the pulley and alternator body to isolate the hot air from the cool air. It the engine sucks hot air, it won't give any justice to your engine.

Check this Type 3 alternator on the classified:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=585553

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Russ Wolfe · Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2008 8:56 am Post subject:

Why spend that kind of money, for no gain in current. 35amps, is 35amps.
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