[Vwdiesel] HP to Alt

[B & R Decker]

Hi Folks;
	Does anyone have any idea how much horsepower it takes to keep a 90
amp alternator putting out 14 amps? I am trying to do lots of little things
that I hope in total will make a positive difference in fuel mileage. I have
been getting over 50 mpg in my 81 Dasher station wagon and I want to push
that even higher. Today I put a switch in the alternator exciter wire so the
alternator can idle when driving in the daytime when all the juice I need is
enough to hold the fuel solenoid on and an occasional use of the brake
lights and turn signals. When the weather cools in the fall I plan to
install the hottest thermostat and radiator fan switch from VW.
	Any suggestions will be considered
Specs  on this car are;
1981 Dasher Diesel Station Wagon
1.6 N/A diesel built on a turbo block with oil squirters.
Rebuilt with 1mm oversize pistons and a fresh rebuilt head
Raceware 12mm head studs
VW Quantum 9Q 5 speed tranny
185 65 14 tires inflated to 35 lbs sq in
16 valve Jetta 14 by 6 Alloy rims
Audio Vox Cruise control
Evans waterless coolant 
Shell Rotellla T synthetic 15-40 oil
No passenger side mirror
Stock VW dasher sub pans under engine compartment and tranny-final drive.
Brian Decker
Curtis WA