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Tue May 06, 2025 8:54 am

Hi, I have a 1966 Bug, all original.
It is still 6 volt.
I have brand new cap and distributors around. Can I use the same cap and distributor that I used for my 12-volt 1969 Ghia or 1974 Thing in my 1966 Bug.
Thanks.

Tue May 06, 2025 9:23 am

Cap doesn't care if it's 6v or 12v as long as it fits.

Tue May 06, 2025 9:47 am

As noted above, the cap doesn't care if you're running 6v or 12v, it just needs to fit the distributor in question and be compatible with the rotor.

Now, can you use the distributor(s) you used in your Ghia or Thing in your '66 Bug? Sure. Most any distributor can be used, but that doesn't mean it'll work well or work correctly. The distributor needs to be paired with a carburetor it's designed to work with.

Tue May 06, 2025 10:07 am

Sorry, I meant rotor, not distributor. Can I use the same rotor as well as the cap.Thanks

Tue May 06, 2025 10:16 am

Yes bit are good for 6v and 12v

Tue May 06, 2025 12:20 pm

Thanks, I take it the points would be the same as well?

Tue May 06, 2025 12:46 pm

Yes.

The only thinks voltage specific on the engine are the generator, coil and electric choke.

Tue May 06, 2025 12:52 pm

Great, thanks.

Tue May 06, 2025 1:06 pm

Glenn wrote: Yes.

The only things voltage specific on the engine are the generator, coil and electric choke.
And the voltage regulator.

Tue May 06, 2025 2:19 pm

... and the electromagnetic pilot jet (if you fitted one).

Tue May 06, 2025 3:09 pm

Glenn wrote: Yes.

The only thinks voltage specific on the engine are the generator, coil and electric choke.

And the run on valve, and regulator.

Tue May 06, 2025 3:27 pm

zerotofifty wrote: Glenn wrote: Yes.

The only thinks voltage specific on the engine are the generator, coil and electric choke.

And the run on valve, and regulator.
Look at the 2 posts above yours. They were already mentioned.

Tue May 06, 2025 8:04 pm

Just in case, if what you're asking is, the same cap and rotor on my 1966 car with different later distributors then the answer is, no. Between 1966 and the mid 1970's distributors went through several design changes requiring different caps and rotors. They are not interchangeable.