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    12 Volts, Two Bodies & Fred

    Dec 01, 2020 5 minutes
    by Jon Chabot

    12-Volt Power!

    Hi Jon, I am converting my Oval Window from 6 to 12 volts and hope you can help… Is there any way to convert my current 6-volt generator to 12 volts? I just found out that most 12V generators for VWs feature a larger diameter and won’t fit my 36hp engine case. I heard that Porsche 356s had a same diameter 12V generator, but I couldn’t find any. I was hoping not to spend a fortune to achieve my goal. Thanks!

    Mystery Name

    Hi Mystery Name, I’m afraid that you are going to have to throw some money at this issue if you want that original 36HP look. Yes, a Porsche 356 generator is the correct thing that will fit and look the way you want; but if you find one, it’s going to cost

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