<VV> alternator conversion

[Frank DuVal]

Yes, it needs to be changed. Generator regulators work differently 
internally than alternator regulators, even though the result is the same.

You need to match the regulator style with the alternator style. If your 
alternator is made for an external regulator, then you need to mount and 
wire an external regulator on the firewall. This would be like the stock 
65 to 69 Corvair setup, like what is in your 69.

The easier (?) way is to use the internal regulator style alternator, 
because since the regulator in inside the alternator, the wiring is 
easier, and there is no regulator to mount on the firewall.

Others will say, "It's in the book". Also look in the VV archives for 
some recent discussion on where to find diagrams on wiring alternator in 
place of generator.

Or if you want to see how NOT to do it, see

http://corvaircenter.com/phorum/read.php?1,226084,page=1

It is a great read. A bible of pitfalls to avoid, and hints of how to do 
it right.

Frank DuVal

pugdog53 wrote:

>I am switching my generator to an alternator and would like to know if the regulator needs to be changed? If so which voltage regulator do I need, early or late style?
>Thanks
>John Weber
>63 spyder
>69 vert
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