Alternator and Engine Control Panel Reveiw

Spur of the moment video and will cover a problematic Empi 50 amp alternator that won't work with a Pertronix Igniter 3 module.
Changing my exhaust header to get it out of the way and a quick look at my Engine control Panel Wiring.

[@larrymcgarage2152]

Glad to see you back to your old self, doing what you love to do. Always enjoy your videos.

[@TheEZGZ]

More to come if I can get my pc fixed 😜

[@VWJawbreaker]

Love the control panel, sure makes running the engines much easier.

[@69bajaoutdoors]

Tight work EZ! Thank you for showing us the engine test stand! Love it!

[@bugdrvr1971]

Giving me inspiration. I want to get on my 1776, which is close, but have other non vw projects going on. Thanks EZ for keeping it light and real. We can all relate.

[@eugenebaroni1298]

Glad to see you in the garage... Wow that rain is coming down... Great video enjoyed it very much. The engine stand panel looks great 👍. Have a great rest of your week.

[@TheEZGZ]

Thank you sir. Your very kind👍

[@terryprevatt]

That looks like these afternoon thunderstorms we get daily down here in Florida. Good info as always.

[@TheEZGZ]

The humidity doesn't linger here very long.

[@JakeTaylor1646]

This is so awesome seeing you be ezgz out in the garage!

[@TheEZGZ]

Wasn’t sure I would still be here. Only the good die young 🤨😀😀😀

[@JakeTaylor1646]

@@TheEZGZ I'm glad your still here it's ok to take it easy though! I just enjoyed watching your videos I always go back in time and watch your past videos good ol memories!!! "Keep on bug'in"

[@V8N8T]

Jc really let er rip! Thanks for another video!

[@TheEZGZ]

Thanks for watching!

[@joshpaulschram]

Was coming down from Estes Park today. Saw your red buggy. I freaked out.... "Its EZGZ" could not believe it!!

[@TheEZGZ]

Yep that was me. Let’s meet for a burrito

[@SlimWizard69]

Hey EZ , I'm happy to report I'm on 1800 miles on my rebuilt engine as a daily driver,1641dualport,34pict3, points,generator,,, still watch your older videos and Much of my success is do to the knowledge and wisdom you have given us, Thanks a bunch man

[@strokermaverick]

Nice, to see you again, EEEEZEEEE GEEEZEEEE!

[@JWClassicVW]

Gotta love the run in the rain brother, stay dry ;)

[@RustyGlovebox]

Super job on the engine stand control panel. It has everything you need.

[@bluebug66]

A Rube Goldberg masterpiece. You are my hero.

[@TheEZGZ]

Yeah buddy

[@Bamabuggin256]

Great engine test stand And a damn good sounding 1800

[@TheEZGZ]

Thanks brother. Wish my camera had a better microphone

[@rscruiser3533]

The rain there sounds like the Monsoon Season in the Philippines when I was there ------Thank you for the Tips - chrome pulley -- belt tension -- Alt output -- Alt. stand --- One wouldn't think the Fan was that far out of balance to cause the four mounting screws to work themselves lose ----- Nice to see what / how you made your Engine Run Stand ---- Nothing wrong in --- using what we have --- Then a Millennial might say ---- Why KEEP all this old stuff --- I kept it from that build --- I didn't use it -- got it for a spare -- a friend gave me -- got it at a swap meet --------- They just might say ------ don't save that stuff ---- if we need something --- we'll go buy it ---- though ---- I hear they don't know how to write out a check ------ See you soon ---- Rodney

[@TheEZGZ]

That about sums it up 😀

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

Nice job.

[@TheEZGZ]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@rheidtech]

I love rain. JC is ok in my book. 👍🤙🌄🎩

[@TheEZGZ]

Amen

[@rheidtech]

@@TheEZGZ hey bud🤙🌄☕

[@bobyk87]

Yeah the aftermaret doesn't know to use the right steel and do proper hardening, required for some parts. Especially springs are very speciallized parts, and there are proper ''spring steels"'. Original vw engine steel parts could've been C45 hardened, I think. Thx for another video! Cheers.

[@TheEZGZ]

Stock Cam was only about .310 lift and limited to 4,500 rpm so that helped keep things alive

[@GregsGarage]

I like it.

[@TheEZGZ]

This Sunday is last bug in at bandimere. I'm not going to go. To Hot and I don't want to buy more stuff. Take care my Friend

[@davidwegner6790]

The fuse keeps the smoke in the wire

[@TheEZGZ]

You win a virtual Burrito for that answer. LOL hehehe

[@kevinhamling1963]

Hey man, I was just thinking about asking you for information on your engine stand setup. But hey your looking great and sounding awesome. But I didn't see your dog. How is she. Anyway thanks for sharing ✌️ Peace from Melbourne Australia.

[@TheEZGZ]

Dog is spoiled and happy. Thanks for the comment and sorry about my late reply

[@kevinhamling1963]

@@TheEZGZ ✌️ Peace

[@adamgray2720]

Overcurrent protection protects the wire, not the load.

[@1fastbuggy502]

Anything over 6000rpm. Use a welded and balanced fan.

[@TheEZGZ]

I totally Agree! Considering the fan is turning approximately1/2 the speed of the crankshaft! Total sales gimmick to temp new VW mechanics. In this case it came as part of a package deal so I thought I would give it a try. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@prius74]

Hey EZ, I've been watching your videos since my car accident ended my automotive career. Been through 4 spine surgeries, one of which I just had. I've been tinkering on my 71 SB for some time but I do have question? I noticed throughout your videos you don't use a steering wheel disconnect and or have mentioned one. Pacific Customs has a 3 hole made for buggies. How do you feel about them? Thanks Ricky

[@TheEZGZ]

Well personally I think it is just another thing to rattle and keep track of. My riding buddies would probably keep hiding it😇 however If it makes it easier to get in and out of your car I would consider it. You need a place to store it. I don’t think of it as a theft deterrent. This is just my humble opinion. ……

[@Paulman50]

Did you have any trouble lining up the fan shroud. Ive heard that they aren't built very accurate. Ive been trying to get some here in NZ for a year or more now, but no luck yet. It seems a lot of parts are out of stock here at the moment.

[@TheEZGZ]

Yes I did and I don't think the new fan was balanced because the shroud screws keep coming loose

[@grahammboyett3172]

I've had a Bosch alternator with a petronix 2 it will go to about 12v in the morning and when it warms up stays at 14v and 13.8 when I got the lights on. The distributor I got currently is kinda driving me crazy it's one of those bigger $300 ones but the thing will stick on a certain point so you'll have 30° of timing but it could be stuck at 15 ° or 22° I've thought about buying a new distributor. No points do you think duel idfs it would be ok for a svda. I have a c35 cam. I would also think the my alternator is causing it to run funny. Any input is appreciated.

[@TheEZGZ]

sorry for the late delayed reply. My new pertronix does not like 14 volts and starts to cross fire. I put on a old fan shroud with generator and it hasn't missed a lik sense. My fancy top side rotor with GM style timing advance got all rusty sense I check it last summer. I'm not happy about the cost vs the results. More of a bling thing.

[@grahammboyett3172]

@@TheEZGZ your good hmm 🤔. I thought about buying a kultherworks 009 but the bigger petronix distributor. Isn't working for me. The distributor mechanical advance gets stuck and it'll run like crap. hopefully everything is well.

[@harryloibl5183]

Hay Ez do you crimp the connectors or solder thanks 😊

[@TheEZGZ]

crimping is good enough if your using the right size connector and crimping tool

[@harryloibl5183]

@@TheEZGZ thanks buddy 😊

[@terrysapp1274]

How do you Figure out what head you have and what size Valves

[@TheEZGZ]

Take it off the engine and measure it Is the only thing that works for sure. Sort for your pain

[@terrysapp1274]

@TheEZGZ thank u I will do that

[@sdfilmfolks]

Hey EZ! How do you tell if a used transmission is any good?

[@TheEZGZ]

If you have a lot of experience you can take it apart and get feel of things but a tranny with a lot of mileage can fool you. Installing it in the and running it with load is only real way I know. A real pain if it’s a swing axle. Most used trannys need a good cleaning and new gaskets and seals. Used trannys have always been a crap shoot! Are you feeling lucky?

[@sdfilmfolks]

No I did not feel lucky Picked up a nice FF from Wright transaxle. 😂