If I upgrade my alternator to more amps do I also need to replace my starter? (Type 1 engine)
Is a'Bosch R #AL82X' a bolt on replacement?
Does 'CW Rotation mean clock wise, or counter clock wise?
Thx.Carl
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If I upgrade my alternator to more amps do I also need to replace my starter? (Type 1 engine)
Is a'Bosch R #AL82X' a bolt on replacement?
Does 'CW Rotation mean clock wise, or counter clock wise?
Thx.Carl
Is a'Bosch R #AL82X' a bolt on replacement?
Does 'CW Rotation mean clock wise, or counter clock wise?
Thx.Carl
NO, you don't need to replace your starter unless it's not working correctly.. Upgrading your alternator just means it will charge your battery faster.
CW usually means clock wise where as CCW means counter clock wise
ps if you have an air cooled VW and you want to change starters, use an IMI starter. It's a gear drive high torque starter and spins your engine much easier.
CW usually means clock wise where as CCW means counter clock wise
ps if you have an air cooled VW and you want to change starters, use an IMI starter. It's a gear drive high torque starter and spins your engine much easier.
Thanks Larry,
Is the #AL82X a direct, no hassle, replacement for my current Bosch alternator?
Is the #AL82X a direct, no hassle, replacement for my current Bosch alternator?
Now if you want to increase your battery life and or use a smaller battery???
A reduction drive starter will be a big plus but otherwise not a requirement Unless your running a real big engine.
A reduction drive starter will be a big plus but otherwise not a requirement Unless your running a real big engine.
The AL82X is a direct replacement an is an internally regulated 55 amp alternator that only requires 1 wire from the alternator to the battery/starter an idiot light and a ground wire.
What do you currently have as an alternator?
What do you currently have as an alternator?
Larry,
I must have misread the ad for the AL82X as a 75 amp. I intend to install a quartz heater drawing 25 amps and a set of driving lights. I've been told in a previous post that the alternator I now have on this 2110cc engine is 45amps.
On cold startings this engine stumbles and spits until it's warmed up, and I usually have to crank it over three or four times. The third and fourth cranking gets sluggish.
I thought 75 amps would handle the add-ons, and a high torque starter would eliminate the sluggishness. Am I on the right track?
I must have misread the ad for the AL82X as a 75 amp. I intend to install a quartz heater drawing 25 amps and a set of driving lights. I've been told in a previous post that the alternator I now have on this 2110cc engine is 45amps.
On cold startings this engine stumbles and spits until it's warmed up, and I usually have to crank it over three or four times. The third and fourth cranking gets sluggish.
I thought 75 amps would handle the add-ons, and a high torque starter would eliminate the sluggishness. Am I on the right track?
Yes, you're on the right path.
Here's an example of a high output alternator, others are available:
http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC%2D043%2D903%2D023%2DAC85
The IMI 101 (if you have a type 1 transaxle) high torque starters will eliminate the 'sluggishness'
http://www.goodvibesracing.com/IMI_Starters.htm
Here's an example of a high output alternator, others are available:
http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC%2D043%2D903%2D023%2DAC85
The IMI 101 (if you have a type 1 transaxle) high torque starters will eliminate the 'sluggishness'
http://www.goodvibesracing.com/IMI_Starters.htm