Well I can see that there have been a number of posts about this over the years, but none of the other ones really answer my questions.
I have a 1965 VW Type 1 (1200cc engine) and I am upgrading it from 6v to 12v, replacing all the normal things (generator with alternator, oil stand, coil, flasher relay, etc) plus the entire wiring harness. I've been plagued with electrical problems over the last 6 years and I am tried of it. I have a few questions about how to do this.
-When I replace my fuel pump with the "alternator style" pump, does it matter what year? Like is it okay if it is a 1600cc 1973 pump? There aren't any 1965 alternator pumps for sale, obviously, but I wonder if the bigger engine size for which those pumps were designed matters to the amount of fuel that gets pumped into the carb. Can I basically use any pump that will screw into it and leave room for the alternator? I know i need to replace the pushrod.
-Do I need to replace the distributor? It doesn't seem like it.
-How do i re-wire my car for an alternator? I know that the wiring setup for the engine compartment, even when i replace it with a brand new one, will be configured for a generator. The regulator is mounted on top of the generator in my current setup, not under the back seat like it was in later models, and as a result I can't find any info online about doing it this way.
Thanks for your help everyone!