Regardless of which way you go 6 or 12 if you've got the cash replace the Harness and Fuse block. Plus no chance of over spray on the wires.
Half my harness burnt up on the way back from the Classic and every time I so much as breathed on the fuse block the engine died.
Denis wrote:
I changed out my harness and it was surprisingly easy in a splitty. I got mine from Wolfgang, but I'm pretty sure they got it from somewhere else. They manufacture some stuff, but not that.----- Original Message ----- *From:* Eric Woodall <mailto:eric@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> *To:* tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> *Sent:* Wednesday, September 23, 2009 8:22 AM *Subject:* [tcb] Re: Wiring harness for the '59? Wiring Works. Period. w.wood wrote:Huh?I mean.. really Huh? 6 volts won World War II. If 6 volts weren't around you'd be living right now under Communism! Most of the problems with 6V systems are that the components are just worn out or the wiring is shot. VW was never big, repeat never, on relays or other items that reduced current through switches. Headlight power always goes through the switch and through the Ignition switch as we've all learned at one time or another. It was all about "simple" for post WWII VW. The contacts get worn, current doesn't flow and it goes on and on. You'll usually find that when the Generator is well maintained the current flows at around 7 V to maintain positive charging flow to thebattery as well.As for whether or not to keep it, that's a personal choice. 6V batteries are harder to find although Optima sells them now and I have a couple they don't look original. Cold weather starting is also fun with 6V batteries because they only have half the plates and reserve power so that's another negative but I have three 6V vehicles and the lights work fine, er especially when I remember to put 6V instead of 12V bulbs in the headlights. Yeah I did that..... If you're using your Dub daily 12V means you can go to your FLAPS and get another battery relatively easily without the inept counter guy saying "what year, what model, how many cylinders. Oh wait, that's not in my computer." Humbug. If you've ever gone to Sears to get a 12V VW battery you know what I mean. It's never in the el cheapo "Die Hards" either, it's always that frick $200 International and "Would you like the extended warranty" nonsense. But anyway, I digress. James, Wiring Works (see Samba) sells OE style harnesses with thecorrect wiring color codes and terminals.On Wed, Sep 23, 2009 at 8:48 AM, Brian Denning <i_am_cool_fred@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:i_am_cool_fred@xxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: question, i've read in other places where people run a 8v battery o a 6v system, lights would be a tad brighter, it'd charge the same from what i read, and yes with new wiring there's less resistance which means brighter lights as well. just pray for no raining nights cause windshield wipers and head lamps will equal dim lights. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2009 05:29:55 -0700 From: james_dwan_2000@xxxxxxxxx <mailto:james_dwan_2000@xxxxxxxxx> Subject: [tcb] Wiring harness for the '59? To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> I talked to the guy who is painting the Bus and he asked me if I was gonna stay 6v or go to 12v. I told him my concerns about dim lights at night. So I wasn't sure. He is confident that with a brand new wiring harness the lights would be just as bright. Plus it would make it easier to paint. It should be a breeze to install one compared to the 78 Super wiring hell I went through for the better part of a year. Opinions? Also where would I look for one? I'd rather stay 6v to be honest Thanks! Jams ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Lauren found her dream laptop. Find the PC that’s right for you. <http://www.microsoft.com/windows/choosepc/?ocid=ftp_val_wl_290>-- My Email Moniker http://www.findinternettv.com/Video,item,1570570433.aspx
