AboutRon Wolff Expertise I am proficient in the following areas of VW Air Cooled Models from 1968-1979:
Vehicles: Super Beetle, Beetle, Thing, Karmann Ghia, Bus, Westfalia/Bus
Areas of expertise years 1968-1979
Engine Rebuild advice for all air cooled engines
VW Brake system replacement
Automatic Stickshift transmission
VW KOOL and DPD air conditioning systems (ex. thing)
Westfalia Electrical system dual battery
Westy Refridge Repair
Westy Cabinet Repair
Westy
AFC Fuel Injection system (1975 bugs) (1975 bus/Westys)
Soundproofing
General type 4 engine rebuild/technical data (i.e. 1.7 ltr, 1.8., 2.0) for buses
VW Air Cooled Beetle and Bus Paint codes
VW Distributor Compatibility Information
Westy component repair
Emission Systems
Exhaust Systems
General Electric System
Door rebuild (windows, seals, vent windows)
Body Panel Removal and general repair (non-welded)
Charging System
Convertible top Installation: Beetle
CV joints
Engine Troubleshooting
Valve Train
Non areas of expertise:
High Performance Modifications
Front end related components
Rear suspension (spring plate adjustment)
Bodywork / painting
Experience
Past/Present clients I often contribute to the westfalia users group technical boards. I have been a member for about 4 years. My usermame is 76Heatwagen
I restore vintage Volkswagens and currently own 4 of them.
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Expert: Ron Wolff Date: 6/17/2007 Subject: Converting an eternally regulated alternator with an internally alternator on a 1975 super beetle
Question Which wires are tied together at the external regulator of a 1975 super beetle in order to use an internally regulated alternator kit? I am using an original volkswagen service manuel for this model year.
Answer Hi Henry,
This is a fairly straight forward process. However, there are two ways to do this.
Your best bet is to contact the company you purchased the alternator from (with the internal regulator). They should have included instructions on how to bypass the unneeded regulator.
It is not complicated, but I don't want to give you the wrong scenario.
Insist on the directions, they are supplied with every bosch alternator.
Let me know if you have any problems getting them for your model number.
