Date:         Sun, 24 Jan 1999 19:16:19 -0700
Reply-To:     BILL <billv2@PRODIGY.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         BILL <billv2@PRODIGY.NET>
Subject:      Re: alternator upgrade
Comments: To: kenneth d lewis <kdlewis@juno.com>
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I thought this had to go up to the fuse box? It is my understanding that the
existing wire cannot handle the amps and loads down the electrical system
and thus provides less than 12V to accesories and or lights, etc.? VW put
the 90 Amp in as of Oct 82 as an option? My 82 was before this time. Did VW
make any wiring differences between the 45, 65 to --> 90 Amp?

Also, If I use the Bosch 90 amp alternator, is there any modifications
needed in the alternator bracket or wiring connections?

Thanks
Bill

-----Original Message-----
From: kenneth d lewis <kdlewis@juno.com>
To: billv2@PRODIGY.NET <billv2@PRODIGY.NET>
Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Date: Sunday, January 24, 1999 6:56 PM
Subject: Re: alternator upgrade


>Bill;
>All you need is another cable between the alternator and starter. About
>18 inches and the same size as the existing cable.In effect doubling the
>current carrying capabilities. The cable between the battery and the
>starter is ample.
>I performed this mod on our 85 because the dealer air created an
>unacceptable voltage drop in this area.
>Drive Safely & Good Luck
>Ken Lewis<Kernersville,NC>86 VW crewcab;60 T-5 Coupe
>
>On Sun, 24 Jan 1999 15:32:35 -0700 BILL <billv2@PRODIGY.NET> writes:
>>....I think now would be a good time to upgrade to the 90 Amp. >After
>searching the archives, I discovered that along with the
>>alternater change, I will also have to upgrade the wiring.
>
>
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