<VV> Corvair Altenators

[RoboMan91324 at aol.com]

Norm,
 
First, no Corvair came with internal regulation but you can convert  to 
that technology.
 
Second, as far as electrical power, it doesn't matter which direction the  
alternator spins.  However, the centrifugal fan on the alternator's drive  
shaft requires the proper turning direction.  Your alternator may overheat  
with the wrong fan.  The Corvair alternator fan is different from all other  
GM fans.  You must reuse the fan from your old alternator on the shaft of  
the new one.  If you get a generic alternator, you will probably need to  
switch housing parts for mounting purposes. 
 
If you are mechanically inclined, this is pretty straightforward.   There 
are descriptions of the process of switching to an internal regulated  unit 
in a couple of the Corvair publications.
 
If there is a possibility of adding lights or other power drains in the  
future, get an alternator with higher amps.  Why do the job twice?
 
Good luck,
 
Doc
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In a message dated 4/14/2017 5:04:01 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
virtualvairs-request at corvair.org writes:

Message:  6
Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2017 11:53:21 +0000 (UTC)
From: Norm Wright  <norm1650 at yahoo.com>
To: Virtual Vairs  <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Subject: <VV> Corvair  Altenators
Message-ID:  <1081501601.278619.1492170801573 at mail.yahoo.com>
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Was the Corvair ever originally equipped with  an internally regulated 
alternator, or did they all have an external  regulator?? If using a non-Corvair 
alternator, is rotation direction a  factor?