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mochabill

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Re: What did you do to your VW today?
« Reply #210 on: November 30, 2009, 04:08:53 pm »
     

       " When it was running well it read like 12.5v"

       Your generator should be putting out 14.v plus at moderate engine revs. 2CENTS
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Re: What did you do to your VW today?
« Reply #211 on: November 30, 2009, 04:12:12 pm »
Really? I thought 12.5 was pretty normal? Maybe the volt meter isn't reading properly.
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Re: What did you do to your VW today?
« Reply #212 on: November 30, 2009, 06:18:02 pm »
I just went  through this  with my buggy. :wallbash: It sounds like you gen brushes or voltage regulator. Mine was the volt reg.

Here are some pictures out of my how to keep your vw alive book.  This is the bible for  VW's





Hope they help .///
 If they are to small  to read use your IE zoom to 200%

Cheers
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Re: What did you do to your VW today?
« Reply #213 on: December 01, 2009, 12:27:18 am »
http://www.vw-resource.com/

Check this site out too.. it's one of my favorites.
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Re: What did you do to your VW today?
« Reply #214 on: December 02, 2009, 12:25:16 pm »
Update! Checked the Generator Brushes. They are pretty warn down. I am going to replace them just so I know they are new. I also read in the idiot guide about checking the voltage regulator so I am going to do that too! Question on checking the voltage regulator, do I need a timing light?? or can I just use 2 wires with a light bulb...?? Am I an idiot for even thinking that??
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Re: What did you do to your VW today?
« Reply #215 on: December 02, 2009, 12:54:37 pm »
 Not at all. I used a bulb and two wires for years-Just like it shows in the VW Idiot guide, my bible.   :icon_study:


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« Reply #216 on: December 02, 2009, 01:26:03 pm »
Awesome! Thanks Joe!  BO**

BTW- I am trying to work out a way for me to make it to the christmas party! Whats the latest I can purchase a ticket?
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« Reply #217 on: December 02, 2009, 02:47:30 pm »

   Don't you have a VOM?  Harbor Freight has them for around $4.00,should have one in your tool box. When your engine is running,put the probes on your battery posts,will give you a voltage reading,as I said, you should have 14 volts showing at the battery.

   Good luck,Bill
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Re: What did you do to your VW today?
« Reply #218 on: December 02, 2009, 08:56:23 pm »
Cheap VOM's from HF work great !!! Until you leave them in the SUN too long   @7@ 
At $2.99 you can't beat them. 

Went out and started up the Bug, after checking the oil this afternoon  BO**

Drove down to the school bus stop and picked up grandson Jesse. 

He likes it when i pick him up in the Bug.  ( likes it more than his dad's 78 Vet )  777

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Re: What did you do to your VW today?
« Reply #219 on: December 02, 2009, 09:41:11 pm »
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I am trying to work out a way for me to make it to the christmas party! Whats the latest I can purchase a ticket?

I'll jump in on this one..

Just send it in via the club store, the sooner the better! We'll have the list at the door and theres no real "ticket" if you need to check if it went thru just PM me.
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Re: What did you do to your VW today?
« Reply #220 on: December 03, 2009, 08:27:52 pm »
Uncovered the bug, checked the oil, filled the gas tank,  and took my wife on a 70 mile cruise thru the pines.  drive&&  Stopped for an early dinner at the Shamong Diner.
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« Reply #221 on: December 06, 2009, 11:36:46 am »
Brought home my early birthday present, 72 Beetle.
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« Reply #222 on: December 06, 2009, 12:50:04 pm »
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Brought home my early birthday present, 72 Beetle.

great year!
I've had my 72 Super since around 1993 and it just gets better.

good luck with your car!
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Re: What did you do to your VW today?
« Reply #223 on: December 06, 2009, 02:42:02 pm »
Quote from: jive512 on December 06, 2009, 11:36:46 am
Brought home my early birthday present, 72 Beetle.


  That is a great way to start a birthday!  congrats & Happy Birthday!!

What's your neame Jive & where do you live?

Pics of the car would be cool!


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Re: What did you do to your VW today?
« Reply #224 on: December 06, 2009, 06:25:19 pm »
Thanks, Matt!
My name is Jim and live in Bellmawr.
I wish I could take some pics, but I've been getting home after it gets dark.
I'll post some next weekend.  Thanks again.
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