Author Topic: Alternator question (Read 3077 times)

leprechan · « **on:** August 04, 2005, 03:38:47 pm »

I'm looking for a cheap and easy to find replacement, so heres the question. Will a mk2 gasser 90amp alt mount to a na 1.6 with ac? thx in advance

Nick

leprechan · « **Reply #1 on:** August 06, 2005, 02:27:45 pm »

Come on, somebody has to know.

jtanguay · « **Reply #2 on:** August 06, 2005, 03:33:16 pm »

my guess is that if it would fit, there could be slight belt slippage.

Northern RD · « **Reply #3 on:** August 12, 2005, 10:33:30 am »

Quote from: "jtanguay"

my guess is that if it would fit, there could be slight belt slippage.

That and the fact that the pulley is slightly taller, throwing off belt alignment,...

Patrick · « **Reply #4 on:** August 12, 2005, 01:51:50 pm »

Change the pulley, probably bolt right in.

Mark(The Miser)UK · « **Reply #5 on:** August 13, 2005, 08:22:56 am »

Chances are that this gasser replacement alt will not have that magic 'W' terminal; so you'lose some facilities..gear change light, glowplug rpm based off, cruise control? easy install tacho....
Read somewhere 'W' terminal could be created by a soldered wire into circuitry?

Patrick · « **Reply #6 on:** August 14, 2005, 04:10:28 am »

Not sure where to hook it, but it can be done. I have a GMC truck (15si delco alternator) with this mod, running a perkins in the truck. An alternator is an alternator, they all work the same.