The 1966 VW Beetle Forum

Sounds like it to me too..because replaced all the parts, connected them up, and tried to polarize the generator, and no power! I don't know whats wrong, but if anyone knows any special tricks, would help get mr.buggy on the road again....

You guys come in first before samba for technical things....thats how I found you!

Hi! I am new to the Bug world, and have fallen in love with my 66 bahama blue Baby Bruno. He has given me some issues to start, but they are do-able, and a lot easier to work on since everything is so small! But I am enjoying the experience, and love hearing everyone else's stories, and appreciate t...

Thank you for your awesome tip, unfortunately I already bought the generator:( Today I had to get some help getting off the two end pieces, and my mechanic said that I need to allow 8 shims on the pulley?...I don't know what a shim is, but i figured I could look it up online....If could explain, it ...

Wow...what do they look like? and how do I know if they are bad?....

Not yet, I am in process of trying to get the carburetor off too because it is blocking the fan cover. But...once again, this is my first time trying this, and i don't want to screw it up:)

Well Howdy! I am brand new to the Bug world, and stumbled upon this forum, with its wonderful array of technical savvy. My beautiful baby Bug needs his generator and voltage regulator replaced. I have succeeded in removing the regulator with no problem. The generator tho, has been difficult. I got t...