The 1966 VW Beetle Forum

I would use a Ford 6V or 12V stater solenoid rather than the hard start relay

I found a fix for my problem. My car has and MSD ignition system, apparently, the ignition system will run, on very, very low current. The MSD ignition system comes with a diode, which can be used for run on conditions, it appears that the smallest amount of current from the alternator charge light ...

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I already ordered a replacement switch, thanks for double checking my diagnostics, was ready to pull my hair out

here's one for you all, my 1966 beetle sedan has been converted to 12 volts over 20 years ago, lately, couple of days now, when I turn the key off, the alternator charge light comes on but the motor still runs....until I step on the brakes, then it turns off no problem. Nothing new has been added or...

I just installed NOS factory headlamp buckets in my '66 beetle, anyone know a simple way to adjust the headlamps, I installed L.E.D. bulbs and do not to blind oncoming traffic. thanks in advance for your input ( o.\ | /.o )

here's a link to what they look like, oops forgot to add the link, http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/ ... crank+bolt

here's a link to what they look like

that helps, thanks

anyone know I can find a pulley nut tin? It's the tin that goes above the pullet nut and hides the lower half of the pulley

not a problem, we're one big VW family

West Coast Metric sells them, here's the link: http://shop.westcoastmetric.com/viewPro ... ID=111-110

the third digit is a "5" so you have a '65, plus there's no center vent on the dash('66 and '67)

the third digit is a "5" so you have a '65, plus there's no center vent on the dash('66 and '67)

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