[T3] Generator ... Again

[Mike Fisher]

I sure like the looks of the Type 1 alternators on Type3's although the
generators can be professionally rebuilt in any Town.

On Mon, Sep 3, 2012 at 8:39 AM, Max Welton <max_welton_2k at yahoo.com> wrote:

> I measured an erratic 1-5 volts at the generator. Grounding the small wire
> had no effect (at idle). So it's the generator.
>
> I have no problem with the generator design. If I could get a brand new
> one I would do so in a heartbeat.
>
> I do have a problem with the fact that I can't get a brand new one and
> reman or rebuild just isn't as good. This car is my daily driver. Keeping
> everything original is not my top priority.
>
> Max Welton
> http://www.maxwelton2k.net/
>
>
> --- On Mon, 9/3/12, Keith Park <topnotch at nycap.rr.com> wrote:
>
> > From: Keith Park <topnotch at nycap.rr.com>
> > Subject: Re: [T3] Generator ... Again
> > To: type3 at vwtype3.org
> > Date: Monday, September 3, 2012, 8:38 AM
> > Well, there is something wrong, its
> > not the generator design problem.  The
> > new regulators will throw a light differently than the old
> > units did, they
> > are less "Forgiving".  Full field the generator at idle
> > for a few seconds
> > and see if it comes alive, if it does then it's the
> > regulator.  A lot of
> > things can wear down the brushes prematurely, but remember,
> > its 2012, you
> > cant trust ANY reman, anywhere... they are done in Mexico I
> > believe.
> >
> > Try rebuilding it yourself, or send it to Jim better yet, he
> > can "Growl" the
> > armature and see if there is an issue there.  A good
> > generator, with all my
> > electrical gizmo's, trailer lights etc lasts me 40-60Kmi,
> > and even then, all
> > it needs is new brushes.  I have 2 that I swap in and
> > out and after 25 years
> > of doing that this is the first year one has died and needed
> > more than
> > brushes, the commutator was very worn but even then Jim
> > brought that
> > armature back to life.
> >
> > Keith
> >
> >
> > Top Notch Restorations
> > topnotch at nycap.rr.com
> >
> > http://www.a383ina68.addr.com/radiorest/main.htm
> > 71 Squareback "Hothe"
> > 65 Notchback "El Baja Rojo"
> > 65 Squareback "Eggcrate"
> > 87 golf "Winterat"
> > 93 RX7 "Redstur"
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org
> > [mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org]
> > On Behalf Of Max Welton
> > Sent: Monday, September 03, 2012 10:13 AM
> > To: type3 at vwtype3.org
> > Subject: [T3] Generator ... Again
> >
> > Well, here I go again. On my way home from work yesterday in
> > the 68, the
> > charge light came one. It flickered lightly at first, then
> > came on more
> > insistently. It still isn't fully "on", but she isn't
> > charging. I happened
> > to be logging engine data (Megasquirt) and was able to see
> > the main buss
> > voltage go from its usual 13.6 to ~12 volts. I had no
> > problem driving home
> > on the battery (about 40 minutes).
> >
> > This generator was a re-manufactured Bosch unit I put in
> > last November. At
> > the time, I also replaced the VR with one of the new
> > solid-state units. Buss
> > voltage has been very consistent up to yesterday.
> >
> > The way the light is behaving makes me think that the
> > brushes may have worn
> > down so that will be what I look at first.
> >
> > So 10 months is a pretty short service life for brushes,
> > even in a reman
> > generator. It has me thinking about alternatives. Maybe
> > alternator
> > alternatives.
> >
> > Max
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