That's a given - but Garrett has stated that he's more interested in maintaining the early "look" so I saw no point in bringing it up. Conversely, a generator can be run as a motor to provide engine cooling (while the battery lasts) in the event of a belt breaking with no spare available (I have an amusing anecdote about resorting to that once) - with an alternator that is not an option. The highest-output stock generator was a 38A (used in late 1600 buses and Things) but I'm not recommending one of those primarily due to the obsolescent and extremely expensive pulley needed to use one.
--- Sharkey's Garage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > One advantage of the alternator over the generator > that you haven't > mentioned is current output. The stock generator > maxes out around 30 Amps, > while a stock alternator is around 50 Amps. > Alternators will also charge at > idle. Either would be woefully inadequate in any of > today's cars, so if you > plan on adding any electrical components afterwards > (ie: stereo), the added > headroom of an alternator will come in handy. > > _______________________________________________ > vintagvw site list > [email protected] > http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw > ____________________________________________________________________________________ Want to start your own business? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-index _______________________________________________ vintagvw site list [email protected] http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw
