1969 VW Bug Question

[tcar]

Originally Posted by Joe Bob

12v positive ground, last 6v in 66, should have a 1600cc single port Type I engine.

The 69 still had the1500 cc SP motor. 1600 first appeared in the 70.

Had a generator.

[wdfifteen]

VWs have been negative ground forever. That car had few electronics to fry, so having the battery connected backwards shouldn't have ruined anything but the radio. Does the generator seem to be charging? If it is, it's polarity has gotten reversed and you may have to repolarize it.
Polarizing Your Generator

I can't understand how you would get -12 volts anywhere except by connecting the + (red) probe of the meter to something that is connected to the - post of the battery, and connecting the - probe to something connected to the + battery terminal.

[TSNAPCRACKLEPOP]

vw's have starters?????????????????????????

why did we always have to push mine???????????

[T77911S]

not much to fry in a bug. regulator, radio, thats about it.

the speedo was still a cable to left front wheel.

[wilke3169]

Isn't the voltage regulator mounted under the seat right next to the battery? Had a flap of cardboard over it to protect it from shorting out. Is negative hooked to these terminals as well? I had a few of these as well back in the day.
Just trying to remember but I think thats right.

[targa911S]

Originally Posted by cgarr

When you drove it did you have one speed forward and four reverse?

Now THAT'S funny!

[targa911S]

Originally Posted by wilke3169

Isn't the voltage regulator mounted under the seat right next to the battery? Had a flap of cardboard over it to protect it from shorting out. Is negative hooked to these terminals as well? I had a few of these as well back in the day.
Just trying to remember but I think thats right.

regulator should be on top of the generator. If it has an alternator it's integrated.

[widebody911]

Originally Posted by targa911S

regulator should be on top of the generator. If it has an alternator it's integrated.

IIRC, 12v cars had the regulator mounted remotely.

[cgarr]

Here is a 72 Should be much the same: Pay no attention to the red ground cable!

[Burnin' oil]

Originally Posted by TSNAPCRACKLEPOP

vw's have starters?????????????????????????

why did we always have to push mine???????????

Then why did I always have to park on a hill?

[Tobra]

Originally Posted by TSNAPCRACKLEPOP

vw's have starters?????????????????????????

why did we always have to push mine???????????

because it aspired to be a 914

[Rick V]

Now looking at that batt, it is hooked up correctly. Note the 3 holes over the one post. That is for a B+ cover. the B- doesn't have a cover because it isn't required.

[tcar]

I thought the batteries slid along the ground under the car.

The cables went thru the hole in the floor.