The 1966 VW Beetle Forum

hmm thanks didnt sound like you had any issue yeah Ill have to take and post some pics the thing is I can get it in but it doesnt work. to install I had to put the key in and turn then screwed it into place. but then couldnt get the key back out. If I try installing it without the key the handle dos...

So I got these new keyed door handles for my 66 http://www.jbugs.com/product/113898205D.html any one have any luck with these? whats the trick to install and have them work properly? do I have to change out the locking mech? they seem to fit ok and match basically what was orginally there outside th...

OK so I replace the brushes and polerized the gen and now get some good readings when testing the Battery with the multimeter. So for example where I got NO change before on the multi meter at the battery I now get 12.5 with the engine running, then when accelerating goes up to around 13.5. when I t...

the gen light does go out after starting. I did some more researching and testing Took a multi meter to the battery and got 12.7 IIRC start engine drops a couple of points 12.4 (I read it should actually increase) Turn on lights drops even lower. I ordered in some new brushes for the generator Is th...

funny every bug Ive owned (4 to date) including my current 66 Baja
and they has always had it next to the coil or running along the carb manifold.
always thought it was a wierd place for it.
but this glass is always half full for me

So it was time to replace the battery anyway in my 66 12v convert put in new battery and new terminals. But the new battery isnt holding charge :( Gen light seems to work on dash and goes out while driving. and Battery goes down quicker when driving with lights on. vs just sitting for weeks without ...