DIY how to install a VW Alternator pulley and belt on a Type 1 engine
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- Опубликовано: 27 июл 2024
- How to install alternator pulley and belt on a type 1 VW engine.
Steps:
1)Prepare & Plan
-Get everything you are going to need
-have a clean dry area (if possible)
- purchase a belt.
2)inspect the components
-be sure that the crank pulley and the alternator (generator) pulley is in good condition.
-Inspect belt to be sure you need one. If it
3)get tools together
-19mm box end wrench
-standard screw driver. It should have a large tip and long.
4)Loosen the alternator/generator pulley
5)remove belt
6)If you need to remove the alternator/generator pulley, use a gear puller to remove it. Be sure that the woodruff key does not fall out. Its small and can end up anywhere.
7)Install the new Pulley (if needed) you might have to use a rubber mallet to help with the installation.
8)Install the belt
9)Install the other part of the pulley.
10)use the shims to get the right belt tension. Take your time this might take a couple of minutes to get it right.
Take your time. Remember to be patient
Do it right the first time.
Thank you for watching. I hope your VW is working good.
Let me know what I can help you with.
Have a great day!
-Michael
Thank you for this. I never worked on this type of engine before and was wondering how to tension the belt when no idler or tension pulley is present. Very helpful!
you are welcome. WHen purchasing the shims there are about 12 of them. be sure to use all of them on the pully. Have a great day!
Thank you for the video and information. Do you have any comments about using an aluminum pulley instead of the stock steel?
The aluminum pulley is easier to set the timing with a timing light and looks nicer. I hope that answered your question. Have a great day!
@@mountpac4464 Thank you, and I agree, the degree pulley is very convenient for setting the timing, but it's the alternator pulley that I found to be inferior to steel because if there is any looseness from the nut and shim setup compression of the belt will allow that play to rattle and damage the keyway groove.
I am installing a type 1 engine in my dune buggy it has an alternator like what you are working on so 1974 I believe. The three tabs are wired from the alternator to the regulator and they letter markings on both ends so I know where those wires go. And the bolt tab has a hot wire that goes from the alternator to the hot wire on the starter solenoid. In the car there would have been one more wire that went to a light on the dash do I need that wire on my dune buggy. And if I need that wire what does it connect to? It looks like it would have come from the regulator but I don't know from which of the three terminals it would have come from.
Hello, Thank you for your reply. The alternator is for a 1973 beetle, it requires an external regulator. I use an alternator with an internal regulator. I am not up to speed on the wiring of the external regulator. I did a brief search, there should be a dash warning light. I hope this answers your question. Have a great day! -Michael
how many amps is that alternator? btw nice vid
I don't know. I know there are a couple options to choose from. the most important Item to look at when selecting an alternator is the wire connections. The one shown in the video is the external voltage regulator type. Have a great day!
Where did you get your replacement pulley? I got one online that came as one piece and it won’t fit over the shaft.
Sometimes I use a rubber mallet to help with the install. maybe a little bit of assembly lube. I hope this helps. Have a great day!!
Excuse me, how many shims do you need to have?
hello usually there are about 12. The placement and quantity depends on the belt adjusting. I hope this makes sense. Have a great day!
But how do you remove the pulley from the alternator?
pulley puller. 3 jaw puller