How do you remove the alternator pulley on a VW Beetle?
To remove the old alternator pulley, first remove the nut holding the pulley to the alternator shaft. Do this by inserting the blade of a flat-blade screwdriver through the cutout in the front half (front is front) of the pulley and brace it against the generator/alternator housing bolt to keep the pulley from turning.
What engine is in a 1973 VW Super Beetle?
1,600cc
Our 1973 model is a Super Beetle. When it was launched, it had the 1,600cc 60 hp engine. VW called it “the most powerful, most exciting and most comfortable Beetle ever.” The spare tire was moved, the jack was moved, and the air-pressure powered washer bottle was relocated.
What engine is in a 1973 VW Beetle?
The 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle uses the same 1,600 cc four-cylinder engine found in earlier standard and Super Beetles sold in North America since 1971. The engine sits in the rear of the vehicle, leaving the front compartment free for cargo space. The engine provides a maximum of 5,500 rpm.
Where is the alternator regulator on a VW Beetle?
On 6 volt systems you will find the regulator screwed to the top of the dynamo/ generator body itself, whereas 12 volt systems will be on the left hand side of the vehicle (on beetles under the rear passenger bench seat, on buses typically in the engine bay compartment).
Is the alternator bulb live on a VW?
The bulb itself is live (taking a black ‘+’ off the board on all aircooled VW’s, so the circuit is Earthing through the alternator (so make sure your gearbox earth strap is in good order).
Do you need an alternator for a 6 volt generator?
Note if you are doing a 6-12 volt conversion you will need an alternator conversion kit which you can find on the left of this page. Note this includes the alternator, a stand which will take the larger bodied 12v alternator, a 12v alternator belt, backing plates for the different spacings and a 12v alternator pulley to match.
Where does the battery connect to the alternator?
This should join to the spade on top of the new alternator body. The other wire can go directly to your battery via the starter motor or direct depending on year it makes no difference really as long as the alternator has a good thick wire connecting it to the ‘+’ of the battery from the 10mm threaded nut on top of your alternator.