Need generator parts for 71 bus

Vgonman · Post by **Vgonman** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 11:27 am

Hello,
I am busy refreshing my engine tin for my 1970 single cab. I have the car in the shop being painted now.....

Here were my discoveries of parts i need. First off, my fan wore out......it and the hub. The hub is different on this model bus, for the alternator was bigger, and the offset on the hub is opposite that for a bug. Also, the tin that goes on the generator that bolts to the fan shroud. Once again, one of these parts is different, due to the generator size.

Last thing needed is a fan belt pulley for above generator. The inner piece (next to generator) is cast iron and different than others.

Any help is greatly appreciated. You can pmail [email protected]

Post by **Marc** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 2:43 pm

The 211 903 109 pulley has been obsolete for years...if you find a new one expect to pay ~$70 for it. A "normal" 12V pulley will fit but the belt alignment will be terrible unless you also put a spacer behind the crank pulley.
Both of the large sheetmetal pieces are different (only the small ring is the same as on a 30A generator or an alternator).
The 30 021 regulator for the 38A generator isn't obsolete yet, but they can be hard to find.
This may be a good time to consider an alternator conversion. If that's not in the budget you can downgrade to the 30A generator for which parts are still common (I recommend you also replace the regulator with the 30 019 if you go this route).

Vgonman · Post by **Vgonman** » Sat Jun 24, 2006 3:52 am

Thanks for the info. Any idea of sources for these items? The hub is critical as well for me.

A couple years back when i built the motor, I wish i would have thought about an alternator conversion. But I have a pretty new generator now, and you know how much the prices have gone up on this stuff.......so would like to fis what i got so to speak......

If anyone out there can find part numbers for these items that would be appreciated!

Post by **Marc** » Sat Jun 24, 2006 6:45 am

The hub is 211 119 123. Bus Depot has `em listed for $16.95.
Can't help you with the backing plate P/Ns...bus-boys.com may have something used.

Vgonman · Post by **Vgonman** » Sat Jun 24, 2006 8:00 am

Is bus depot discount code still list1e? I am still searching.......

Vgonman · Post by **Vgonman** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 3:34 am

here is a pic of the pulley i am looking for...the pic is from another listee......

Post by **Marc** » Sat Jul 01, 2006 5:09 pm

Adam, have you had any luck finding the pulley & backing plates? I've got a line on some, may be able to get them tomorrow.

volksnut · Post by **volksnut** » Sat Jul 01, 2006 6:32 pm

I have that pulley, well the part with the hub and key way on it...it came with a box of parts when I got my 68

Post by **Marc** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 7:23 am

Adam, do you still need these parts or not?

Vgonman · Post by **Vgonman** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 3:48 am

I have the backing plates on the way, but still no luck with the pulley........so I could use any help you guys have. Sorry for late reply I was out of town.

Post by **Marc** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 5:20 am

The cast half of the pulley that volksnut found will work with the outer half from a regular 043 Type I steel pulley. I still have a line on a used one up here too, probably $20 + shipping.

Vgonman · Post by **Vgonman** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 5:38 am

sounds fair. Pmail me and i can paypal.