ALTERNATOR CONVERSION ON TYPE 3
ALTERNATOR CONVERSION ON TYPE 3
what are people thoughts on converting the dynamo to a alternator on here? I see there is one available online that I have found has anyone done this
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
Paul
- monkeywrench
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Unable to help with the conversion,but where did you find a suitable alternator.
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The alternator I have found is from calafonia and is around £270 delivered to UK. www.cbperformance.com
Paul
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Mine had a Mazda rx7 alternator converted to fit.
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Mine has a Mazda rx7 conversion too...very small alternator & looks a very tidy conversion.(not done by me).
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I have done the conversion successfully using a daewoo matiz altenator.
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Do you have any details on your conversion? I might look at doing this over the next winter.Aaronslimvw wrote: ↑18th May 2019 - 9:08amI have done the conversion successfully using a daewoo matiz altenator.
1971 VW Type 3 1600 TE Fastback. Body off Resto completed, now just bits and pieces and niff naff to do.
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Why ?
What is wrong with a Dynamo ?
What is wrong with a Dynamo ?
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You can do it with a beetle one. I'll show you some photos later.
Theres nothing wrong with a dynamo. But if you start running higher power audio equipment and other electrical stuff, the drain on the battery is greater than the dynamo can replace
Theres nothing wrong with a dynamo. But if you start running higher power audio equipment and other electrical stuff, the drain on the battery is greater than the dynamo can replace
The sultan of swing
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I'd like to see the beetle alternator conversion please.
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Better photos on order, I saw how he did it. The reward section is the same diameter as a dynamo. So it fits nicely and keep the armature and pulley on the same axis. Thus a type 3 belt will still fit. He then clearanced the housing and modified a beetle dyanmo clamp.
The sultan of swing
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Thanks guys, that'll keep me busy over winter.
Now that the cars alive now, 2020 show season becons and my audio install is on the list to do, alternator is a must (even if I've got 2 batteries and a split charge system).
I'll update my build thread when I do it.
Now that the cars alive now, 2020 show season becons and my audio install is on the list to do, alternator is a must (even if I've got 2 batteries and a split charge system).
I'll update my build thread when I do it.
1971 VW Type 3 1600 TE Fastback. Body off Resto completed, now just bits and pieces and niff naff to do.
Volksworld Magazine featured car 2013
Instagram: @type3.fastback
Volksworld Magazine featured car 2013
Instagram: @type3.fastback
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How were you expecting to see it? More food for thought
The sultan of swing
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Oh how weird, as i posted that the photo appeared and it all become clear!
The sultan of swing
- Aaronslimvw
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Reason i switched to an alternator is because i am running air ride on my fasty, using x2 compressors.
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Ive got more photos, just been very busy. Will try and get them posted tomorrow
The sultan of swing
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I did it! was quite easy and cheap to do.. just need to adapt a strap and grind a bit of the case way for it to sit straight in.
Mark.
my 1968 Fastback Automatic build thread
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=6896
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=6896
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Hey Mark, do you have any more details on the alternator itself; model number? Also any pics of how it's installed, any special metal work needed for brackets? How much did you need to remove from the fan housing? Just weighing up my options (and cost).
Cheers
1971 VW Type 3 1600 TE Fastback. Body off Resto completed, now just bits and pieces and niff naff to do.
Volksworld Magazine featured car 2013
Instagram: @type3.fastback
Volksworld Magazine featured car 2013
Instagram: @type3.fastback
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Apparently a Metro alternator bolts straight on. Just waiting for more details and pics.
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Right its taken me some time, weve had some internet issues at home for nearly a week. Namely someoe helpful company cut down our phone line.
All credit goes to moler, for carrying out the mod and sharing the photos
https://1drv.ms/v/s!AusvA9cWpa_XgabqOv_-Lc4Wj-fg4ys
All credit goes to moler, for carrying out the mod and sharing the photos
https://1drv.ms/v/s!AusvA9cWpa_XgabqOv_-Lc4Wj-fg4ys
The sultan of swing
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@ Broady. That's the beetle set up i guess? That's too much metal work and removal for me. I might just opt for this
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-TYPE-3-55 ... %7Ciid%3A1
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-TYPE-3-55 ... %7Ciid%3A1
1971 VW Type 3 1600 TE Fastback. Body off Resto completed, now just bits and pieces and niff naff to do.
Volksworld Magazine featured car 2013
Instagram: @type3.fastback
Volksworld Magazine featured car 2013
Instagram: @type3.fastback
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Yeah thats a type 1/2 alternator.
If youre planning go that route, it can be done much cheaper, thats generic universal alternator. Ive used it on a few things. Ill get the details off the box tomorrow. But a quick googles brought uo this
https://www.carbuilder.com/uk/compact-l ... alternator
If youre planning go that route, it can be done much cheaper, thats generic universal alternator. Ive used it on a few things. Ill get the details off the box tomorrow. But a quick googles brought uo this
https://www.carbuilder.com/uk/compact-l ... alternator
The sultan of swing