The 1966 VW Beetle Forum

Hi. if it were me, I would check out the generator with a volt meter to ensure it was working correctly. Hope this helps.

Thanks BB. I started afresh with the install. Firstly I removed and regapped the spark plugs to .75 (they were .70). I then reinstalled the unit taking special care with spark plug leads to the distributor. I rechecked the coil was functioning all ok and that the connections from the distributor wer...

Hi BB. Many thanks for the info regarding electronic igntion. I have a 1493cc engine. I had the supplier connect the electronic points so that I effectively had a "bolt on" unit. The coil is new an compatible with electronic ignition. I installed the 009 dizzy using the original one as the...

Hi guys. I am installing a new 009 distributor with electronic points into my '66. Does anyone know how you go about setting the timing pse? Is it the using the conventional static method, or is it by using a timing light? Many thanks, Richard

Hi. Not sure of availability in the States, but down here in NZ you can buy 165R 15 Hankook Tyres. The cost is about $NZ125 each, which includes fitting and balancing. Hope this is of help. Cheers. Richard

Many thanks for the feedback. For information in the past 24 hours I found reference to installing a gauge in the Haynes Volkswagen Beetle Owners Handbook and Serviceing Guide by A K Legg. This book deals with UK models 1954 to 1977. Will go ahead and install a gauge into my 1300. Richard

Really pleased you like it. Yes, the site has great information. Another site similar to 1966VWBeetle.com is http://nzveedubnuts.com/index.php Also well worthwhile checking out. Cheers. Richard

Being old school I have always fitted a vaccum gauge to my cars. Before fitting one to my Beetle I am checking in/wondering if anyone has any thoughts or experiences using a vaccum gauge in a bug. I dont think there should be a problem, but having never owned a Beetle before I thought it best to gat...

Hi Guys. Like many others I didnt have a copy of the bug's Owners Manual. So I searched the internet and found a free download of the manual. If you go to http://www.vw-resource.com/1966manual.html you will find it. The manual consists of 70 plus photos of the pages of the manual. Really great stuff...

Hi Guys. I too didn't have a 66 Owners Manual. So I searched the internet and found a free download for an official 1966 VW Beetle 1300 manual. The site is http://www.vw-resource.com/1966manual.html if you want to look it up. The manual is for the Australian made vehicle ( the same as mine) so there...

Hi Milt. Welcome to the forum. My New Zealand 66 is the same as yours. The only reason that I can think of for not having a driver side arm rest is in case it hinders the driver's ability to steer; i.e. a safey risk. Cheers. Kiwi66

Hi. I see that you haven't yet had a reply. So I looked in my library and one VW book says that the car dimensions are L 4.064m, W 1.537m, H 1.499m. But please treat these measurements with caution as they may not be 100% for US vehicles. Hope this helps.Richard

Hi. Thanks for a prompt reply. Yes, have checked for holes and leaks. None found. Richard

G'day guys. Can you help with some suggestions please? I tuned my 66 (with a 1500cc motor) today. Changed the plugs , set contact points gap using the dwell meter (50.5), adjusted the timing, adjusted fuel mix and adjusted idle. The old girl purrs along apart from one problem - it now backfires when...

Hi Luigi. You can buy a book from Technical Books www.technicalbooks.co.nz in NZ for around $NZ 100. Author Jim TYLER published in December 2006. ISBN1903706904. Hope this is of assistance. Cheers. Richard