[T3] Generator ... again

[Jim Adney]

On 30 Sep 2012 at 9:31, Bobsnotch at aol.com wrote:

> I wouldn't totally buy that today. I only say that, as there are so  many 
> poorly rebuilt generators are out there (even from bigger suppliers). Plus,  
> the alternator does give a nice regulated 12 volts, even at lower rpms. Add 
> in  that you can get one at almost any auto parts place in the country, and 
> I  can see why so many are switching. That said, I do agree that generators  
> give very little trouble during their lifetime, but getting a good rebuild 
> is  getting harder these days. 

I would add that I've probably driven more Type 3 miles than most of 
you out there, and yet I've never had to replace or rebuild a single 
one of my generators. I've replaced brushes and voltage regulators, 
that's all.

The Taurus that we had for 14 years went thru 3 alternators in that 
time.

Bob, are you saying that if you buy a Bosch rebuild (actually rebuilt 
by Bosch) today, it's likely to be poorly done? If so, I can believe 
it, but it saddens me.  


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Jim Adney, jadney at vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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