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Date:         Sat, 4 May 1996 09:39:02 -0400
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         DHaynes57@aol.com
Subject:      Re: Bus vs. Bug generators

In a message dated 96-04-29 11:24:26 EDT, jbrill@unlinfo.unl.edu (James
Brill) writes:


>I am looking for a rebuilt generator for my '71 bus.  The books say I 
>need the ....17x version which is 3/8" longer than the ....15x.  The 
>15x is widely available for about $55 rebuilt.  The cheapest I can 
>find the 17x is about $110.  Unless this is wrong or there is a way to
>get the 15x to work in my bus I am going to spring for the alternator 
>kit and be done with it.  Also, would like to hear of sources for $55 
>rebuilt 17x generators.


The fan housing mounting plate is the difference.  You will also need to
repalce this with the alternator conversion.  Personally, I prefer the
alternator.
Dennis
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