My belt broke & I replaced it but 69 VW will not turn over HELP

[1FineOLD69]

[1FineOLD69]

[Wildthings]

I would recommend adding some FI cleaner to a full tank of fuel and some upper cylinder wall lube (like MMO) to the fuel as well. Old ethanol laced fuel is well known for causing problems when a rig that has been sitting for a long time is put back into service.

[1FineOLD69]

[Clatter]

Nice.

Glad to hear you are up and rocking.

Modern fuels don't last for squat.
They will evaporate away and leave you with goo in your tank in just a few months.
Take the thing for a long drive and run a whole tank through.


Modern gas will also eat natural rubber.
Be sure to replace all of your fuel lines with modern hose compatible with today's gas.
If the fuel lines turn to taffy your bus will burn down!



Dag, I had an extra idiot manual for you.

That guy with the blue bus across the 9 from that German restaurant in Ben Lomond gave it to me just last week.
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What’s That Noise?!?

[Clatter]

[1FineOLD69]

I did notice this dash light on when i was out for a drive today, however I think I recall this light always being on.

Can anyone tell we what this light is?

it has a G on it so i assume its the generator light

[SGKent]

it means the generator / alternator either isn't turning or it is not putting out electricity. When it is on you are (1) running on the battery for a max of about 200 miles, and (2) if the belt broke again you are cooking your engine and it will seize about a mile or two after you noticed it.
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[1FineOLD69]

[1FineOLD69]

I realize now that when the Dash light is functioning properly for the generator that its a good early warning of a broken belt while you are driving.

therefor I would very much like to be sure this light is indeed functioning properly.

So if I understand correctly under normal conditions this light would not be on?

and only lights up if there is 1) a broken belt? or 2) faulty generator?

[TomWesty]

If that light is on, your generator is not functioning properly. It could be as simple as the blue wire being broken. I believe the light comes on when you first turn the key and should go out when the engine begins running. If your belt is okay, then it could be a number of things causing the light. At any rate, it is currently not charging your battery.
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[SGKent]

get a hold of Steve (Clatter) in Santa Cruz since you say you are there. He can help you but you need to ask what his shop rate is.I don't know but he is your best person to talk with, and any of us would have no problem paying him to assist us with a problem.
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[alman72]

a voltmeter to the battery before you start it, record volts, and again after you start it. this will tell you if the generator is running.
sitting charged battery, like 12.5-12.7ish
running bus, 13.6ish

[crownline]

Sir Bentley can help with most issues and how things function. Its green and is about 1.5 inches thick . Grab a beer. Good reading material.
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[Bulli Klinik]

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Get away from the car and read the MUIR book. You are on the cool part of the learning curve where every nugget is a delicious meal of knowledge.

If you get smart and quick, you can pick up a hAlfday with Robbie at your house and learn yourself some Buggie.

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[1FineOLD69]

[1FineOLD69]

Ok guys and gals, I picked up my new copy of the John Muir book and also a voltmeter today.

So tomorrow I'll be getting down to the bottom of the generator light issue. Pressing on the brushes didn't turn the light off so I'm afraid its not as simple as a sticky generator brush.

I'll report back what I find. I watched a few good youtube videos on how to trouble shoot the generator with my new voltmeter so I have a good idea of a starting point.

[Jody '71]

Since you say you had your generator replaced recently, I doubt the brushes are worn down. It could be an entire faulty rebuilt unit, or a brand new cheap Chinese knock- off gone bad already. I would suspect the voltage regulator may be part of this problem if it's original and has never been replaced. You can get new ones now that are solid state and are more reliable. That generator on there should be a 30 amp unit which was stock for model year 1969. I'm pretty sure they were 30 amps for that year. My '71 had a 38 amp generator. The VR should match the generator....

The good thing with all of this is, you know your generator warning light still functions in your dash!!! Don't leave home without it!!!!!!

And here's another tip: If you look up top here and click on "Technical" and scroll down to "owners' manuals" you'll find yours if you don't have it. THEN, as added bonus, you can find the complete electrical schematic for your 69 Bus. And the wiring is in color!!!!

As mentioned, get the Bentley manual for Late Bus '68-'79. BIG help, the Muir book is fine for Beetles but you really should have the Bentley book for Bus......I think Haynes used to publish Bus manuals but I don't know if they still can be found anywhere
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I think Robbie is up that way soon, and you can saves travel costs if you split the bill with other clients, so reach out quickly!
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