You can simply mount the 12V regulator to the firewall, tucked up in the far left corner where it won't get TOO wet in the rain (provided your aircleaners leave room) - then no major wiring modification is required, you just need to fabricate a short harness to connect it to the generator and extend the Term 30 wire to the starter solenoid. If you go first-cabin and mount it under the back seat you'll have quite a bit more work to do since your main harness runs up-and-over rather than down low as it does in later cars. Personally I don't think I'd go to that much trouble, but it's possible. --- GARRETT FELL <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Volks, > > I am in the process of making my '59 beetle a little > more fun to drive. Shortly I'll be sticking-in the > following combination to replace the 36hp unit. > > 1915cc > 9.7:1 compression > Webcam 86b with 1.4 scat 1.4's (comes to about > 1.43:1) > DRD Level 5 heads (40x35.5) > Dual 44 IDF's > 1-5/8 a1-exhaust system > > Should be a bunch of fun once I get 'er going.... > > When I do the 6v to 12v conversion, I need to > consider the fact that either way I go I am going to > lose the generator mounted voltage regulator. I > need to decide between an alternator and a > generator. I like the idea of the alternator in > principle - it's self contained, but I think it's > bulky looking. I know the generators have a couple > of other redeeming properties and I prefer the look > of them over the alternator. I think it looks more > "old school" - plus - I have one so that > helps....... > > To those who have done these types of conversions > before......where did you stick the voltage > regulator? I understand I'll need to get a little > creative with the wiring.....I'll need some > additional wiring that doesn't exist now. > > Just looking for some advice from those who have > "done it before" - I need-not reinvent the wheel. > > -Garrett ____________________________________________________________________________________ Cheap talk? Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates. http://voice.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ vintagvw site list [email protected] http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw
