Sooo... what about those of us running internally regulated alternators? I wish I could just run the power under the rear seat like a late model bug but the wires are bundled together in the harness. What’s the best way to route power without a regulator mounted to the generator???
This depends on the year of the car. If you're working on a 6 volt car, just run a power wire from the "+" alternator post to the starter "+" post. Essentially, just like we did at the 2:50 mark.
Hi, I'm from Buenos Aires and I have a VW'66 with a 12V Dynamo. I don't know what regulator to put on. Could you help me? Thanks ... excellent video ...!
This wasn't our car and was filmed quite some time ago. If memory serves though it was an EMPI 30PICT - www.jbugs.com/product/98-1288-B.html - and at the 2:40 mark you can see that the vacuum line on the carburetor is capped off.
Not as of yet, no. My best advice is pull the windshield and the top of the dash. This allows access to the back of the dash without contorting yourself underneath the dash through the door opening.
@@Sam_Mebane thanks for responding Sam I'm doing a complete wiring harness so the dash is out, it's mostly done and I'm looking for a good tutorial( I'm not the wiring guy) there's plenty on the bug not the bus. Previous owner thought he was an electrician thank you I'll get her done
I didn't see the spade connection to the starter. Was that also in the engine wiring harness. I know that comes from the front of the car but I didn't see you run that wire. Or is that just not visible because it is behind the fan shroud and tar board?
The wiring was installed as part of a series.The wire was run through the firewall to the starter in this video - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-an0KPO4jR7o.html
Interesting. I'm guessing there was a mid model year change or similar as my 66 has the 9 pin relay mounted to the drivers side fender and not directly behind the speedo as shown here?
There is no black wire that comes from the starter. B+ indicates battery positive power. The wire from the right side of the engine compartment came from the positive battery cable post on the starter.
Where did you get that battery? I need to replace the battery in my '68 Beetle and the car supposedly needs a group size 42 battery. Only "problem" is that the 42's terminals are backwards from the battery you're using, which appears to be the correct layout for a Bug. A size 42 battery WILL work (that's what I took out of my Beetle after all), but I'm curious where your battery came from.
The battery we used for testing is a Full River FT825-34 High Capacity Dual Purpose AGM Battery. It is our bench testing battery and stays in our shop and not a battery we would normally run in a VW. We normally run an Interstate MT-42 battery and either flip the battery around so the posts are at the front or just move the ground cable mount at the chassis.
@@Sam_Mebane hi I have a 66 vw with 6. Volt system it will not start nothing when I turn the key. New battery&starter should I just go through all electrical? Could it be anything mechanical? Where can I get a 6 volt manual showing all mechanics (how to) or help when I need it
@@robinlowe3976 I would start by checking for a good ground connections at the battery cable and at the transmission ground straps. People often overlook them assuming that as long as they have "power" (positive) that everything is good. Rust, paint, loose connections, old cable, etc. can all lead to a bad ground connection. 6 volt systems use less voltage but more current (amps) than 12 volt systems so the grounds are especially important. As for a manual, the factory service manual ( www.jbugs.com/product/11-0701.html )for your car is a great option but often times too technical. For the beginner and even seasoned VW fan, the John Muir "Idiot Book" ( www.jbugs.com/product/11-0990.html )is a great manual that uses common terms and is easy to follow.
