<VV> generator to alternator conversion

[DaveL]

 When I did the conversion on my '62 I bought a woven cable at a VW parts
store. It was about 2" longer than I needed and worked out perfectly. It
ended up looking completely stock (except for the alternator of course).

Dave Lynch
'67 Monza-110/PG
www.corvairs.org


----- Original Message -----
From: <BobHelt at aol.com>
To: <dave.thompson at verizon.net>
Cc: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 09, 2009 2:39 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> generator to alternator conversion


>
> In a message dated 7/9/2009 2:01:56 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
> dave.thompson at verizon.net writes:
>
> Bob,
> Yes, the ground cable  is on the parts list. Item # 8 on the parts list,
> page 1 and step 10 on page  2. See attached.
> Dave  Thompson
>
>
> OK, I think that I've got it. It's because the woven cable isn't long
> enough. It used to connect to the generator back brace if I remember
correctly.
> Also that woven cable deteriorated in some cars too and needed to be
> replaced  even with the generator.
>
> Otherwise there is no reason why a stranded cable or the woven cable
> couldn't be used.
> Regards,
> Bob Helt