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mserino Samba Member
Joined: December 24, 2016 Posts: 11 Location: Valencia Ca.
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Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:02 pm Post subject: alternator voltage regulator |
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Where can I find one of these or even a part number. It was on my 1970 transporter 1600 alternator. This style is removable and I think it has gone bad. It would be an easier fix than replacing the alternator which will be a pain to remove. It looks like the regulator and brush holder are all in one.
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SGKent Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2007 Posts: 41031 Location: Citrus Heights CA (Near Sacramento)
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Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:50 pm Post subject: Re: alternator voltage regulator |
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no real way to know unless you post the model of your alternator _________________ “Most people don’t know what they’re doing, and a lot of them are really good at it.” - George Carlin |
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Wildthings Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2005 Posts: 50348
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Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2021 12:39 am Post subject: Re: alternator voltage regulator |
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No expert on Type 1 alternators, but this should probably cover you, though they seem quite expensive, more than I paid for a new generator and regulator combined.
https://www.bugcity.com/shop/shop.lasso?cid=&s...ort=item_d |
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Manfred58sc Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2009 Posts: 3382
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Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2021 8:45 am Post subject: Re: alternator voltage regulator |
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I think that is a replacement unit for an externally regulated Motorola alternator (73-74 style Beetle/Ghia). Dealer upgrade kit to internal regulator. Put a WTB ad up, I'm sure there are plenty gathering dust. Those are good alternators BTW _________________ Fat chick owner/operator |
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sloans265 Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2004 Posts: 1321 Location: 32207
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Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2021 9:45 am Post subject: Re: alternator voltage regulator |
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If you have a locally electrical rebuild shop, sometimes they still have one on the shelf or may have a source. Doesnt hurt to try and through "non VW" source could be cheaper _________________ 1970 Lotus White Panel
In search of any Pensacola Fla dealership items |
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raygreenwood Samba Member
Joined: November 24, 2008 Posts: 21519 Location: Oklahoma City
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Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2021 10:33 am Post subject: Re: alternator voltage regulator |
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I may be mis-remembering.....but I think those are expensive because they are no longer made.
I cannot remember if the discontinued regulator/brush assembly is the Bosch model or the Motorola model...or both. Ray |
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Manfred58sc Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2009 Posts: 3382
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Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2021 3:54 pm Post subject: Re: alternator voltage regulator |
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Worth the effort when compared to the total garbage Chinese units that last 2-5K miles. Soon our ACVW's will look like the Brazilian versions with GM alternators hanging off the side. _________________ Fat chick owner/operator |
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SGKent Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2007 Posts: 41031 Location: Citrus Heights CA (Near Sacramento)
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Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2021 4:04 pm Post subject: Re: alternator voltage regulator |
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That Motorola part lacks the brushes. Maybe there are two parts there IF, and it is a big if, it is a Motorola alternator and not a repop copy.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1879778 _________________ “Most people don’t know what they’re doing, and a lot of them are really good at it.” - George Carlin |
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Mile High Puma Samba Member
Joined: November 11, 2009 Posts: 212 Location: Salida, Colorado
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Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2021 9:00 pm Post subject: Re: alternator voltage regulator |
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That looks like the the Motorola regulator/brush assembly I had on my 71 Westy. Some scumbag stole mine off the bus while parked at the Westminster Mall where my wife worked at the time. Couldn’t find another one and ended up swapping it out for a Bosch alternator. _________________ 1965 Velvet Green DC |
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Manfred58sc Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2009 Posts: 3382
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Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2021 9:20 pm Post subject: Re: alternator voltage regulator |
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That looks like the right part, the brushes clip into the regulator unit. The externally regulated Bosch units don't have an easy access and are square plastic, the Motorola have a "T" shaped area.
Price seems fair for a NOS "Autobahn" unit ( damn it, now I'll have to watch the Big Lebowski). The brushes still looked good. _________________ Fat chick owner/operator |
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mserino Samba Member
Joined: December 24, 2016 Posts: 11 Location: Valencia Ca.
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Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2021 1:11 pm Post subject: Re: alternator voltage regulator |
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Thanks for the reply's I found out it is a pn 043903803e motorola 5-762. There is a replacement # m5762 for $50 at quick start it might by Chinese . Autohaus has one for $150 |
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SGKent Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2007 Posts: 41031 Location: Citrus Heights CA (Near Sacramento)
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Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2021 3:03 pm Post subject: Re: alternator voltage regulator |
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and a genuine VW one here for $100. _________________ “Most people don’t know what they’re doing, and a lot of them are really good at it.” - George Carlin |
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mserino Samba Member
Joined: December 24, 2016 Posts: 11 Location: Valencia Ca.
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Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2021 2:57 pm Post subject: Re: alternator voltage regulator |
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Replaced regulator but still not charging. Can I pull the alternator on a bus without lifting the doghouse ? I had a hard time getting it to fit while it was on an engine stand. I don't think I could get to go back if I lift it and there is no way to reach around the back to remove fan nut. |
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Manfred58sc Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2009 Posts: 3382
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Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2021 6:05 pm Post subject: Re: alternator voltage regulator |
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That is why you do this
_________________ Fat chick owner/operator |
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