The 1966 VW Beetle Forum

I have a 66 beetle that, i just finished putting new pistons, jugs, rings, heads on and when I try to start the engine it will barely turn over. I have never had this car running outside of a compression test with no plugs. I put a new battery in with no improvement. The car had been sitting since a...

I have a chiltons book that shows the firing order from tdc as 1-4-3-2 but plug wire 1 is located where on this website where plug wire 3 is. My question is if your diagram is correct then my Distributor is off by quite a bit. If your diagram is correct then should I align the rotor at firing point ...

I thought about that today, and yes the mice had found a new home, a couple were resting in peace, but I interrupted it. Today I may try to trace all the wiring down to find what they were eating or using for a bed. I hope to start the car today as well, by running the gas without the messy gastank....

I don't seem to have any lights, horn, radio working on my 66. There is current going to the starter and the engine will turn over but slowly (new battery). Could a bad ground be the root of these problems? Car has been sitting for about 20 years. I have just started to work on this car. nver worked...