hook up a volt meter on the battery terminals and see what you get with the engine running
then turn on the head lights -see what you get
could be the brushes in the alternator
1 2012-05-11 06:43:20
Re: Alternator light (2 replies, posted in Technical)
2 2012-04-20 05:59:28
Re: Specs (4 replies, posted in Technical)
.016 for the point gap
.027 plug gap
2.5 liters of oil
3 2012-04-19 14:19:37
Re: shifter (3 replies, posted in Technical)
the reverse lock out plate has the "ramp" up and to the right on the stock shifter
4 2012-04-02 08:17:18
Re: New to site and new to Volkswagen Bugs (16 replies, posted in General)
Look for rust on the floor pan on any VW you get ( maybe not a problem with getting one from Texas)
I'd look for a Mexi bug if I was in your area
Get the John Muir's " Idiot Guide" and the Bentley repair manual for the year you get-- both will be a big help
good luck
5 2012-02-19 19:18:42
Re: Where does this wire go? (2 replies, posted in Technical)
first place I'd look is on the starter soleniod push on connection #50
what are the colours on the wire?
7 2011-12-12 09:35:02
Re: Testing heater boxes for leaks (5 replies, posted in Technical)
Hi Paul,
on the "fresh air" engines
rubber plugs on each end of the exhaust pipe
one with a hole for a vacuum pump if it hold a vacuum then they are good
there are monoxide test strips you could stick to the dash- they change colour
just a thought
keep warm
hank
8 2011-07-26 17:41:11
Re: Swing Axle Boot (8 replies, posted in Technical)
some '68 beetles have swing axles and some had axles with 2 CV joints
which one do you have?
9 2011-07-14 08:39:50
Re: 1968 VW bug Los Angeles$2000 (7 replies, posted in Classifieds)
Hi Deb
check out the original posting date
my guess is that it is long gone
good luck with your search for a bug
10 2011-07-06 19:13:50
Re: Installing New Heads on 1600cc (15 replies, posted in Technical)
We always hand lap the cylinders to the heads
Which means you have to pull the cylinders away from the pistons and block
All the cooling tin will have to be removed around the cylinders to get to them
putting it back together--don't forget to install the bottom air deflectors
and use the cylinder with valve grinding compound on the lip that mates to the head
hot soapy water to clean both
then reinstall the cylinders back to the pistons they came from
you can use a stainless steel hose clamp or a thin sheet of metal to make a ring compressor
a little silicone seal under the cylinders
Do you have the "Idiots Manual"?
have fun
hank
11 2011-07-01 14:36:12
Re: jamesdagg do you still have the 36hp engine? (2 replies, posted in General)
Hi Jim,
Your new scene sounds very interesting
I'll have to cross paths with you when I'm in the city.
since you might have the connections I'm still looking for a '56 type 2 Dove Blue drivers door complete
and have a mess-o-parts for trade
best wishes with the new adventure
cheers
hank
12 2011-06-30 09:40:10
Topic: jamesdagg do you still have the 36hp engine? (2 replies, posted in General)
Hi Jim,
I have a friend who will be in your end of the world today and tomorrow (June 30) who would pick up the 36 and bring it to me.
There is a small chance we can put getting the engine on such short notice.
I just got a call from my friend at 1000.
talk to you soon
hank
13 2011-06-25 07:41:17
Re: Thing transmission fits 65 Beetle? (1 replies, posted in Technical)
is it going in a '65 type 1
I'm not sure but I think the axle are longer in the thing transaxle
14 2011-04-30 08:00:18
Re: reading amp draw for compression test (3 replies, posted in Technical)
thanks guys
15 2011-04-29 07:46:40
Topic: reading amp draw for compression test (3 replies, posted in Technical)
Howdy Gang,
Anybody happen to know about the diagnostic plug used on later air cooled model VWs?
I was told by plugging in with the proper tester the VW techs could get a relative compression reading from how many amps the starter was drawing.
low amp reading would show low compression and high amp reading would indicate a higher compression.
there must have been a probe to tell #1 cylinder.
Is there any way to rig up a homemade unit to do the same?
just a thought
cheers
hank