JBugs - 1966 VW Beetle - Engine Wiring & Electrical System Testing

We’re almost done re-wiring a 1966 Beetle and with the engine installed we can finish up the wiring there and begin testing the electrical system.
We did find a faulty original flasher relay so we replace that along the way. By the end of the video we will have all of the electric system working with the exception of the horn. The horn diagnosis and repair will be covered in out next video, in the meantime, follow along and watch the completion of the wiring installation!

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Tools used in this video:

Flat Head Screwdriver
Phillips Head Screwdriver
13mm Wrench
Wire Strippers
Test Light
Terminal Crimpers

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The parts used in this video are:

VW Positive Battery Cable (W-2002)

VW Battery Cable Grommet (111-707)

VW Flasher Relay Conversion Kit (W-1007)

VW Fuse, 8 Amp (N171211-10)

Wire Termninal Ends
Zip Ties

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[billoneill]

is there any difference from wiring up a 64 as to the 66 if the 12V conversion has been completed?

[direcciondeformacionintegr]

Hi, I'm from Buenos Aires and I have a VW'66 with a 12V Dynamo. I don't know what regulator to put on. Could you help me? Thanks ... excellent video ...!

[dennisberry]

Sooo... what about those of us running internally regulated alternators? I wish I could just run the power under the rear seat like a late model bug but the wires are bundled together in the harness. What’s the best way to route power without a regulator mounted to the generator???

[starlightsims]

Interesting. I'm guessing there was a mid model year change or similar as my 66 has the 9 pin relay mounted to the drivers side fender and not directly behind the speedo as shown here?

[mostlycars]

I didn't see the spade connection to the starter. Was that also in the engine wiring harness. I know that comes from the front of the car but I didn't see you run that wire. Or is that just not visible because it is behind the fan shroud and tar board?

[chevyable]

What carburetor is being used? I cant find one without the vacuum lines.

[redmonkeyTracyk]

Have you got a video on wiring a 68 bus dashboard? I'd sure like to see it I'm having trouble

[jhonntony]

About the red wire that was trimmed and connected to b+ besides the black wire that comes from the starter, where does the red wire comes from?

[ericschweizer]

What crimping tool are you using for the non insulated connectors?

[chrisfreemesser]

Where did you get that battery? I need to replace the battery in my '68 Beetle and the car supposedly needs a group size 42 battery. Only "problem" is that the 42's terminals are backwards from the battery you're using, which appears to be the correct layout for a Bug. A size 42 battery WILL work (that's what I took out of my Beetle after all), but I'm curious where your battery came from.

[bigpat]

Is this the same wiring harness for a 1962?

[JamesBrown-]

Could someone make me a diagram as to how I could wire up my voltage regulator on a dune buggy to charge ???