Wiring help please.....

[le catweasel]

Iv just got the engine into my 68 bay window, the engine has an alternator conversion and would like to know which regulator will be needed/how to wire it up?

These are pics of the parts that I have fitted







Also on the other side of the engine bay are a few random wires, I assume one is the ignition live to the coil? which one is it please and what do the others do?

Thanks in advance

 

[VeeDubMan]

Alternators have built in regulators so you can bin that one. Take a look at http://www.vw-resource.com/alternator_generator.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[KateLovesPurple]

Alternators have built in regulators so you can bin that one. Take a look at http://www.vw-resource.com/alternator_generator.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Not all of them, and in fact the alternator pictured above by the OP is an externally regulated one.

 

[VeeDubMan]

...oh yeah. Should've waited for the picture to download before hitting reply!

 

[le catweasel]

Thanks for that guys

I hate wires so much :lol:

 

[Peter Good]

The Bosch Alternator 0120 400 836 is in my opinion the best air-cooled alternator ever made the said company, although they are getting a little old and may be tired (just like me) by now. Hence, provided it is in working order i would advise sticking with it. The regulator pictured is for a dynamo only and not an alternator. There are two basic types of regulators for external alternators; the original mechanical at around £45 and the modern electronic version at a little under £20. Mechanical regs are for absolute originality; electronic ones for practical and reliability users.
A short wiring harness is required to connect the alternator to the regulator. Contact me if you require either.
Peter Good
peter @ volksgoods. co.uk (without the spaces)