My battery is not charging so i know that the problem is in either the voltage regulator or alternator. I have a 1978 type 2 with efi.
I do not think that i have the stock voltage regulator on because it is made in the USA, and doesnt look right. However i may wrong in thinking that this is the regulator. Where does the stock voltage regulator mount?
If the problem turns out to be the alternator what type of alternators can i use? Can i use one from a different model? In other words if i went to a junkyard what car could i pull one off that would fit in mine?
Alternator or voltage regulator questions
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Pillow
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Do not exactly quote me on this but a T4 engibe should have an internally regulated alternator from the factory.
Even the new T1 Alternators are internally regulated. So the only need is when you have a generator.
My advice is to get a quality remanufactured unit. Usually they come with a lifetime warrantee as well.
Even the new T1 Alternators are internally regulated. So the only need is when you have a generator.
My advice is to get a quality remanufactured unit. Usually they come with a lifetime warrantee as well.
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Speedy Jim
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If stock, it has an external regulator which mounts on the
firewall, over near the battery side.
Parts listing here:
http://www.bus-boys.com/charging79.html
Does the dash light come on? If not, the alternator won't begin charging,
even if all the components are OK.
Speedy Jim
http://www.nls.net/mp/volks/
firewall, over near the battery side.
Parts listing here:
http://www.bus-boys.com/charging79.html
Does the dash light come on? If not, the alternator won't begin charging,
even if all the components are OK.
Speedy Jim
http://www.nls.net/mp/volks/