You might want to take a look at this web page that shows how to convert a BOSCH alternator to an external regulator using a FORD regulator. THe author alleges that the internal regulator in the BOSH alternators are known for getting 'lazy' and lowering the voltage output. http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/4242/alternator_ext-reg.html Todd '88 Westy David Marshall wrote: > They are internal - although I have been experimenting with external > mounted next to the battery for less voltage loss. > > > David Marshall > > Fast Forward Autobahn Sport Tuning > 4356 Quesnel Hixon Road > Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 > mailto:info@fastforward.ca http://www.fastforward.ca > Phone: (250) 992 7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160 > > • Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions > • Transporter, Unimog and Iltis Sales > • European Lighting for most Audi and Volkswagen models > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List > [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of patty and > danny > Sent: March 16, 2001 5:49 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: voltage regulator > > A stupid question from a true beginner, on an '81 aircooled > vanagon is the voltage regulator alternator mounted or > external mounted? Thanks,Danny'81 Westy >
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