The alternator that was on my ('81) air cooled engine was a lower
output hence why I was concerned. But now I understand. The Jetta 90
amp alternator will be just fine.

Thanks!

Neil.

On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 9:37 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote:
> At 12:01 AM 11/13/2008, neil N wrote:

> As Dennis said, there's an optimum maximum charge rate -- rule of thumb
> charge rate in amps about a quarter of the battery capacity in amp-hours.
>  But from October '82 (A.T.B.) the 90A alternator was standard on Vanagons.
>
> Another consideration with large alternators is the drive belt.  I believe
> 100A is about as large as you can go with a single vee-belt.

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