Type 3 replacement / rebuilt dynamo?
Type 3 replacement / rebuilt dynamo?
One of the bearings on my 72 Fastbacks dynamo is on the way out. Does anyone offer rebuilt Bosch units on an exchange bases, or is there a good refurbish company that can be recommended?
Re: Type 3 replacement / rebuilt dynamo?
Try a local auto electrician. If they can't do it, they'll know a company that can.
Re: Type 3 replacement / rebuilt dynamo?
I know of a place in Lincoln. Had a couple of jobs done any they're fair prices
The sultan of swing
Re: Type 3 replacement / rebuilt dynamo?
Thanks for the feedback, really appreciated. As its just the bearing I'm going to try to change it myself, I hear its not to challenging to do (I say that now anyway!).
The pulley wheel is a bit tired so thinking of changing that too. Apart from the notch cut out in the outer diameter for the type 1 locking tool, the beetle pulley wheel looks like it can be used on the type 3 also I assume?
The pulley wheel is a bit tired so thinking of changing that too. Apart from the notch cut out in the outer diameter for the type 1 locking tool, the beetle pulley wheel looks like it can be used on the type 3 also I assume?
Re: Type 3 replacement / rebuilt dynamo?
Incorrect unfortunately, the pulley is type 3 only. As far as I know the best you will be able to get is a good used item. 6V and 12V are also different diameter so I recall.
But otherwise yes they are fairly stright forward to rebuild, the only rreally fiddly bit it getting the brushes back on the com with out chipping them, but will some care and patients its managable. If you can grow at 3rd hand as well it will help
But otherwise yes they are fairly stright forward to rebuild, the only rreally fiddly bit it getting the brushes back on the com with out chipping them, but will some care and patients its managable. If you can grow at 3rd hand as well it will help
The sultan of swing
Re: Type 3 replacement / rebuilt dynamo?
Thanks for that. A few parts suppliers are saying a type one pulley is suitable, but I know their knowledge of type three parts can be poor. I will hunt down a used one.
Re: Type 3 replacement / rebuilt dynamo?
BTW, Type 3 belt tension doesn't need to be very large as it's not got the load of a fan as the Beetle does. Too much belt tension is the main reason for dynamo bearing problems.
Dave.