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6 to 12v conversion
bowser - March 21st, 2015 at 08:06 PM

Picked up a 66 bug today and want to do a 12V conversion, plan to install air bags later on down the track so need to be able to run a compressor.

What do I need for the conversion and is there any good links to follow?
thanks


psimitar - March 21st, 2015 at 08:28 PM

Hmm, I think Speedy Jim from the US covers this on his website but otherwsie plenty of info on the tinterweb.

Basically it's battery, genny/alt, regulator, wiper motor, indicator relay and all light bulbs. The 6V horn and starter should be fine altho the starter can get hot if you crank for more than the usual time it takes for the flat 4 to fire.


56oval resto - March 21st, 2015 at 08:38 PM

Here's a link that will explain it :

http://www.nls.net/mp/volks/htm/6v_12v.htm 

cheers Simon


bowser - March 21st, 2015 at 08:47 PM

thanks guys


adlbeetle66 - March 22nd, 2015 at 01:03 PM

When i did mine, i put a later model engine in, so i had to grind the gearbox and put a 12v starter as the 12 & 6 V teeth are different.


psimitar - March 23rd, 2015 at 08:14 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by 56oval resto
Here's a link that will explain it :

http://www.nls.net/mp/volks/htm/6v_12v.htm 

cheers Simon


Heehee your user name is the same year oval that I'm also doing a resto on. Go the 56 Oval peps :D