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1961 VW Beetle - Ghetto Paint Repair!
In this video I do a ghetto style paint repair on a few paint imperfections on the declkid. Also I show what went wrong with the supercharger, and ask a question to the experts on the front hood fitment.
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Supercharged VW Beetle - Test Drive #3
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This is the 3rd test drive - still stumbling a but
1961 VW Beetle - Test Drive with Strong BOV Spring
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In this video I put back the harder blow off valve springs and tune it to have 4.5 psi of boost at idle, and then about 10 psi when revving. Then we go for a drive! It is still stumbling a bit, but is definitely more promising. When you catch it not stumbling it is surprisingly strong power. I think this is going to eventually be much faster than the 8.22 seconds 0-60 - but we will see...
1961 VW Beetle - Blow Off Valve Spring Swap!
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In this video I swap out the harder springs in the 2 blow off valves for softer springs in the hopes that it would be open at idle but then close for up to 10 psi of boost, and then open again when the throttle plates close. Unfortunately the smaller springs are way too weak, and had 0 boost at idle and only 2.5 lbs when revving.
1961 VW Beetle - First Test Drive - Supercharger!
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This is the first test drive of the 1960 VW Beetle with the AMR500 Supercharger. It seemed to perform pretty well, though I thought I heard a knock at one point, and a miss at another point. But at times it seemed to dig for LOTS of power, so that is promising. I didn't need the fire extinguisher! Also there were no real issues as far as the motor running, heating up, or severely malfunctioning.
1961 VW Beetle - Tuning Session 03 - Supercharger
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In this session I try to tune the supercharger and blow off valve springs to allow more blow off at idle and relieve boost faster. This is the last tuning session before the first test drive.
1961 VW Beetle - Tuning Session 02 - Supercharger
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This is the second tuning session with the garage door closed and the blow off valve installed. There is a screech and then an intermittent hissing when the blow off valve engages. Trying to determine what is making the screech noise and whether it is safe to drive. Also measuring the blow off valve boost level (12psi) and the AF Ratio (11.5). Things look good for a test drive. I should measure...
1961 VW Beetle - Tuning Session 01 - Supercharger
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This is the first tuning session with the garage door closed and the blow off valve installed. I have 1.35 main jets installed now and 2.00 air jets with the turbo emulsion tubes and modulator rings. It seems to run pretty well, but the gasket on the blow off valve has already blown off. I am not sure if that gasket belongs there or can be removed to only have metal on metal - so I need to take...
1961 VW Beetle - This Moron Forgot the Air Correction Jets
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Don't roast me too badly - In this video I realize my turbo emulsion tubes were completely without air correction jets. I take the 2.00 air jets off the F11 emulsion tubes and install them. Then start and run the motor. Also I rotate the cap of the Blow Off Valve so I don't need the 90 degree elbow fitting for the barb.
1961 VW Beetle - Blow Off Valve Installed on Supercharger!
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In this video I install the Blow Off Valve on the supercharged 1968cc motor. I show how the vacuum line fitting had to be adjusted, and start the motor. It idles smoothly!
1966 VW Split Bus - Weber IDF 44 Carb Intake Manifold Leak
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In this video I test for an intake manifold air leak at the Weber IDF 44 driver side carb. Sure enough there is a leak. I try to fix it by just tightening down the carb, but end up having to replace the gasket with a thick double gasket with Permatex Aviation. I have to modify a 13mm box wrench to be able to tighten all 4 stud nuts. In the end it fixes the air leak and the Split Bus it back in ...
1961 VW Beetle - Supercharged Tuning - HELP!
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1961 VW Beetle - Supercharged Tuning - HELP!
1961 VW Beetle - Supercharger Air Fuel Ratio
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1961 VW Beetle - Supercharger Air Fuel Ratio
1961 VW Beetle - Supercharger Works!
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1961 VW Beetle - Supercharger Works!
1961 VW Beetle - SuperCharger hook up Pulley!
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1961 VW Beetle - SuperCharger hook up Pulley!
1961 VW Beetle - Serpentine Belt for SuperCharger
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1961 VW Beetle - Serpentine Belt for SuperCharger
1966 VW Bus - Drive to the Pool
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1966 VW Bus - Drive to the Pool
1966 VW Bus - New Horn Wire Through Steering Column
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1966 VW Bus - New Horn Wire Through Steering Column
1961 VW Beetle - Washer Tank to Spare Tire Air Hose
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1961 VW Beetle - Washer Tank to Spare Tire Air Hose
VW Top 25 Painful Mistakes - 21-25 - AND how to start your own Beetle Restoration Project
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VW Top 25 Painful Mistakes - 21-25 - AND how to start your own Beetle Restoration Project
VW Top 25 Painful Mistakes - 16-20
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VW Top 25 Painful Mistakes - 16-20
VW Top 25 Painful Mistakes - 11-15
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VW Top 25 Painful Mistakes - 11-15
VW Top 25 Painful Mistakes - 6-10
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VW Top 25 Painful Mistakes - 6-10
VW Top 25 Painful Mistakes - 1-5
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VW Top 25 Painful Mistakes - 1-5
VW Bus & Bug - Motor Check!
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VW Bus & Bug - Motor Check!
1966 VW Split Bus - Curtains for a non-Camper! - 163
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1966 VW Split Bus - Curtains for a non-Camper! - 163
1961 VW Beetle - Replace Plastic Aftermarket Garbage! - 162
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1961 VW Beetle - Replace Plastic Aftermarket Garbage! - 162
1961 VW Beetle - No More Aluminum Pulleys! - 161
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1961 VW Beetle - No More Aluminum Pulleys! - 161
1961 VW Beetle - Thrashed Fan Belt and Carb Imbalance! - 160
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1961 VW Beetle - Thrashed Fan Belt and Carb Imbalance! - 160
1961 VW Beetle - Shift Rod Coupler Replacement! - 159
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1961 VW Beetle - Shift Rod Coupler Replacement! - 159

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  • @JONBEEOTCH
    @JONBEEOTCH 13 годин тому

    Is this still holding after a couple years? Replaced the main seal on my Aircooled vanagon twice in the last couple months... still leaking, and pretty sure it is the cam plug 😥

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 3 години тому

      I guess the truth is I don’t actually know. It is in a location where it is hard to see. But I don’t notice any oil leaking from there - there are drips from around the push rod tubes - but I don’t notice any from there… I’ll check it out tomorrow and see - I guess this would be dripping from where the transaxle bolts to the case, and it would drip near the flywheel…

  • @mitchvass4498
    @mitchvass4498 2 дні тому

    WOW, VERY GOOD Thanks for the step by step real time showing and taking the time to show. I am confident now to do mine now.

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 2 дні тому

      Good luck with your pins and spindles! This is one of the most rewarding because when they are loose and jiggle, they get a very nice tight range of motion and you know you have impacted the handling in a good way. This video was the first time I did that so - I hope you can learn something from it and do it more easily than I did. I had to redo the tightness of that sandable washer like 3 times, and I also left the bushing a bit too tight a few times and had to redo that as well…!

  • @hectormora60
    @hectormora60 5 днів тому

    That looks like somewhere in Georgia.

  • @bobbychandler4909
    @bobbychandler4909 9 днів тому

    Tks. For your reply. New 1959 beetle power here.

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 9 днів тому

      Nice, yeah 1959 is certainly 6 volts - are you upgrading to 12 volts?

  • @bobbychandler4909
    @bobbychandler4909 10 днів тому

    Where did you order the armature?

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 10 днів тому

      I got it on eBay. If you go on eBay do a search for “vw 12 volt wiper armature”

    • @bobbychandler4909
      @bobbychandler4909 9 днів тому

      Yes. Someone started by changing the motor to a 1600cc. But still have a few things to upgrade.

  • @johnflorance8183
    @johnflorance8183 26 днів тому

    Great job! I'm currently doing the same to my 79 vert. How did you wire the rear speakers to the amp? What route did you take?

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 26 днів тому

      I went through the passenger side front at the corner, pulled the wire under the carpet by the passenger side tunnel, and then under the rear seat to the 2 speakers behind the rear seat. I had to drill a hole and got a nice rubber grommet for the hole…

    • @johnflorance8183
      @johnflorance8183 26 днів тому

      @@LarsonSplitBus- Excellent! thanks!

  • @TheSurrealYou
    @TheSurrealYou Місяць тому

    Put baby powder on the window rubber to keep it from sticking.

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 29 днів тому

      Yes! So I got some baby powder and it works like a charm. But after 5-6 months you have to reapply. I am back to a bit of sticking now…

  • @sethkullman2292
    @sethkullman2292 Місяць тому

    Hi! Just saw your vw bus at hollow rock!

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- Місяць тому

      Yes! That’s where I play tennis - do you play tennis there?

  • @markatr6
    @markatr6 Місяць тому

    ive been told installing thr axle boots seam UP is not ideal, may cause premature wear problems. just a thought.

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- Місяць тому

      Yeah I was also told that like 10 and 2 work well. I didn’t know that at the time, and just thought 12 o’clock was the way to go…. Don’t have problems yet - I suppose I could rotate them a bit…

    • @markatr6
      @markatr6 Місяць тому

      @@LarsonSplitBus- 12 oclock always made LOGICAL sense to me too, hey, as long as youve no problems, thats all that matters..interesting machines full of mystery & entertainment! replacing rear axle seals now( theyre always failing eventually!) and a axle to tranny gear oil leak, winter is the time to do these things semi-lesurely anyway...M

  • @Pohleece222
    @Pohleece222 Місяць тому

    Only thing I’d recommend is putting the rubber boots on that horn connection and/or shrink wrap. Good job, I needed this information.

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- Місяць тому

      Thanks I agree. My old wire was very brittle and stretched a bit going around the corner under the car. If it rubs on metal then eventually it can take the rubber wire housing off and short out. I’ll take a look - but it is great to have a brand new wire in there compared to an almost 60 year old wire…

  • @nightbasser73
    @nightbasser73 Місяць тому

    nice looking kit! How did it work out?

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- Місяць тому

      It works great - I have had it now for several years. I was concerned because all these lines are behind the fan shroud so if gas started leaking it seems like it would be a disaster. But I cut and flared everything very carefully and then tightened it all down and it works great. Much cleaner than the side lines in my bug that are in front of the shroud!

  • @DeanGelsinger-wq9lr
    @DeanGelsinger-wq9lr 2 місяці тому

    You cut sheet metal with Snips! M1 or M2

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 2 місяці тому

      I have 2 metal snips and don’t like either of them as they bend the metal and are not very precise. With the dremel I can cut out more precise pieces. If you are good with the snips - I say use whatever works! The annoying thing was just how bad the fit was of the tins on the aluminum case!

  • @kevinhamling1963
    @kevinhamling1963 2 місяці тому

    Hey man i haven't seen you in awhile. Are you doing ok. ✌️ Peace.

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 2 місяці тому

      Thanks for checking in. I am doing well, but had some other things on my plate so the VWs took a back burner. Thinking about making a few more videos soon, as I replaced my bus fuel gauge with a programmable one that can be used with the 15 gallon tank and sender. Take care - hopefully I’ll be back soon!

  • @BabylonSistaah
    @BabylonSistaah 2 місяці тому

    How do you attach the visors? You sped through it. That’s what I watched for 😂

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 2 місяці тому

      Oh - sorry about that! The visors sort of jam onto the two horizontal posts. So you attach the mirror with the two posts that go out to the side, and then the visors jam on there. I noticed if they become loose or flop down, you can jam them on toward the mirror and they hold better.

  • @coucouj2781
    @coucouj2781 2 місяці тому

    Didn't you want to use a shut resistor ?

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 2 місяці тому

      Ok, maybe you can explain the purpose and usage of a shut resistor? I don’t know what that is, so I wouldn’t have thought to use one!

  • @RossLomonaco
    @RossLomonaco 2 місяці тому

    Did you need the variable speed relay because of LED bulbs or was it the 3 to 2 traler box that caused the speed issue?

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 2 місяці тому

      I tried a variable speed relay, but ended up using an LED capable (simple) relay but with the normal 2 filament 12 volt bulbs and the trailer 3 to 2 box. That setup worked great. Also, part of the relay is providing the “click” for the turn signal - so keep in mind that changing the relay can change the sound of the blinker - or even whether or not you can hear it at all…

  • @BossItUp911
    @BossItUp911 2 місяці тому

    you need to race a tesla plaid. would be close but i think the bus would get the win.

  • @smokepeddler
    @smokepeddler 3 місяці тому

    Pop the deck lid

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 3 місяці тому

      Man, I tinkered with this forever but couldn’t get it to work properly, and then the AMR 500 delaminated the lobes and got Teflon flakes all in my Weber carbs. I chucked the AMR 500 - I should have used a (more expensive) centrifugal supercharger…

  • @CharlesESloan
    @CharlesESloan 3 місяці тому

    I agree.....buy some stand-off latches they're only 20 bucks

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 3 місяці тому

      The supercharger failed and blew the lobe Teflon into my Weber carbs. It was kind of fun while it lasted, but overall this setup wouldn’t work with such a cheap supercharger. Next time it’s gotta be a centrifugal supercharger and not an AMR-500

  • @fredcraner6528
    @fredcraner6528 3 місяці тому

    There is a plate goes on body for factory radio

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 3 місяці тому

      I have some kind of plate(s) on there, but when I drive - especially in the cold - a cold wind comes through the radio. I wonder if I am missing something…

  • @gaspuppygarage3782
    @gaspuppygarage3782 3 місяці тому

    Ive never had an issue with an aluminum pulley! Never! It's always been the cheap chrome alt/gen pulley!

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 3 місяці тому

      Well, I think I had a combo of some pulley bolts loosening up and the inside of the softer aluminum getting bent and wider - this happened to me twice, but never happened on the stock pulleys - which by the way fit much tighter and were a bit of a pain to get on and off the crankshaft. Anyway - no more aluminum or chrome pulleys for me. Stock or steel only…

    • @drummer4hire12
      @drummer4hire12 23 дні тому

      That chrome POS should not even be in existence......and I know why...lol

  • @frederickrueckert850
    @frederickrueckert850 3 місяці тому

    Have you found any identification markings on that front beam? Is it a 1965?

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 3 місяці тому

      Hmm, the chassis was a 1965 and I don’t have any reason to think it is anything else. I don’t know where to look for identification markings - I didn’t consider replacing it because the beam seemed completely straight, but clearly that snubber was hit by something.

  • @JurgenBoes
    @JurgenBoes 3 місяці тому

    for the seal roling in to the door you can brush some baby powder on the seals to stop them gripping

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 3 місяці тому

      Yes good suggestion! I got baby powder back then and it worked like a charm…

  • @zacharysawyer6241
    @zacharysawyer6241 3 місяці тому

    Why don’t you want the studs to bottom out?

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 3 місяці тому

      Apparently it allows for the expansion and contraction of different metals without pushing on anything. I had read about or seen this so I just followed suit…

  • @josecncpcn
    @josecncpcn 3 місяці тому

    I hear you, this old Bug they never was a perfect Car you did a great job, the beauty of this cars are the little imperfections I have a Beetle 1964 so this car teaches you lots of patience keep it up

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 3 місяці тому

      Thanks! I love driving the bug because it is light, has a lot of power and steers like it is on rails. It is simple like a lawnmower. So good…

  • @hugomunoz9067
    @hugomunoz9067 4 місяці тому

    Great video thank you from NJ

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 4 місяці тому

      Thanks! I built 4 motors and each step is both interesting and contains a small fear of doing something wrong that will be expensive later. I love driving around in the 2 motors I built - highly recommend to anyone considering it!

  • @pumpkinking3143
    @pumpkinking3143 4 місяці тому

    Where did you find the brushes

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 4 місяці тому

      The generator brushed look more square, and the alternator ones are longer and narrow. You can Google for them - I think I bought a whole black plastic part that had the brushes in the little slider areas, but the brushes themselves are like these:

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 4 місяці тому

      www.partsgeek.com/21fwxrg-volkswagen-super-beetle-alternator-brush-set.html?DN&PartsGeek+Google+Base&+Volkswagen+Super+Beetle+Alternator+Brush+Set+Standard+Motor+Products+71-79+Volkswagen+Alternator+Brush+Set+1975+1972&srsltid=AfmBOoo0rZhlERnqYFgmZxKjD9Q9mAU6mOZytoOYrG5lqD7DIrGchWovapg

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 4 місяці тому

      OH! This is what I bought to replace the whole black plastic part with the brushes and connector: www2.cip1.com/c26-903-559/

  • @anitabell4685
    @anitabell4685 4 місяці тому

    Worst video ever! I needed to see how you got the bolt in you fast forward through that but put all about the dirty part and the new 🆕 art but not the actual placement!

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 4 місяці тому

      Oh, sorry about that. I didn’t know that I was skipping over an important part. From what I can remember, it was critical to move the shifter left and right for the angle, and forward and back to push the coupler together. Then you can manipulate the angles a bit and when you push the rod into position in the coupler. Sorry again for fast forwarding over the critical part…

  • @DarthJermz
    @DarthJermz 4 місяці тому

    Chonking sound not good, charger sounds like it needs oil, and you need to tune it better.

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 4 місяці тому

      Yeah that AMR500 died on me - the lobes delaminated. There was the right amount of oil - it was just a cheap piece of junk. Better to spend the $ on a centrifugal supercharger rather than a roots style…

  • @Ireland831
    @Ireland831 4 місяці тому

    You installed those with that loose fiberglass insulation? I noticed the old ones I took off my bus has asbestos. Not thrilled to have loose fiberglass blowing around into the cab.

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 4 місяці тому

      Wait - what was fiberglass insulation? I don’t think I have any fiberglass insulation - do you mean the Jute material under the carpets?

  • @gregoryschwarz2730
    @gregoryschwarz2730 4 місяці тому

    What size engine?

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 4 місяці тому

      The beetle is a 1968cc motor. I wasn’t able to get the AMR500 to work, because two of them delaminated the lobes as I was trying to tune it. Oh well - I think a more expensive centrifugal supercharger would have been the way to go.

  • @maldonpayne
    @maldonpayne 4 місяці тому

    Many people had two different keys if they had their cars long enough. Usually, the ignition gets replaced and had a different key, and it was just easier to carry around two keys rather than having then keyed alike.

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 4 місяці тому

      Yeah - I have a door key and an ignition key on the beetle. On my bus I was able to file the lock cylinders so one key fits all - I had to alter two cylinders.

  • @grandboisdavid9426
    @grandboisdavid9426 4 місяці тому

    Not bad

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 4 місяці тому

      Thanks! Yeah this beetle is pretty fun to drive - it has some power when you want to pretend to be a race car driver in a dumpy little beetle!!

  • @monchy25
    @monchy25 5 місяців тому

    Can you tell me what are the size of NTP to AN fittings attached to where your pump is?

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 4 місяці тому

      I believe for the full flow oil, I used 3/8 NPT to 8AN Flare. I have some straight fittings and some swivel and elbows. A company called “Evil Energy” makes good fittings and is available on Amazon…

  • @ahernandez9860
    @ahernandez9860 5 місяців тому

    Did installing Sand Seal with permatex work to keep oil in, and was the pulley a non grooved style? I think previous owner may have had a sand seal because i found spacer between crank and aftermarket grooved pulley, I dont believe this would be correct. Considering installing sand seal with correct pulley to try and stop wicked oil slinging in engine bay

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 5 місяців тому

      I actually have a sand seal and a normal slinger steel pulley now. I got rid of the aluminum pulley because it kept getting loose. Nothing like a steel pulley! And the sand seal just sits there around the slinger and it doesn’t leak any - at least not from the pulley. I have other small leaks around the valve covers and over the heater boxes to deal with!

    • @ahernandez9860
      @ahernandez9860 5 місяців тому

      I feel like putting in a seal cant hirt at least press fit style. Really like stay with grooved stock steel pulley even though guys have said grooves will tear seal. Idk guess got to experiment solve it somehow

  • @CMSgarage96
    @CMSgarage96 5 місяців тому

    Is it possible to just replace the cable on the original gauge?

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 5 місяців тому

      Probably, but I couldn’t figure it out. I had cut the original cable by accident. It seemed to be attached to the inside of the gauge…. Maybe someone else knows the answer to this…

  • @jean-pierrefontana360
    @jean-pierrefontana360 5 місяців тому

    I have tank and lines if interested, pull my chain.....

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 5 місяців тому

      Ok, I got mine to work, but if I need one I’ll let you know…

  • @bjorn2290
    @bjorn2290 5 місяців тому

    Hi ! Is it 12 volt

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 5 місяців тому

      Yes - the car was converted to 12v and the Bluetooth is 12v

  • @superameric8
    @superameric8 5 місяців тому

    Where did you get the regulator?

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 5 місяців тому

      Voltage regulator from JBugs and fuel pressure regulator from Summit Racing

    • @superameric8
      @superameric8 5 місяців тому

      @@LarsonSplitBus- hey thanks for the quick response 👍

  • @79Keepingitreal
    @79Keepingitreal 6 місяців тому

    Great idea!!

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 6 місяців тому

      Yeah - all of these things come in handy - the switch is good if you leave the key on with the motor off and don’t want your electric fuel pump to pump into your carb valve when the bowls are already full and no fuel is moving!

  • @sevsimooniance251
    @sevsimooniance251 6 місяців тому

    Sorry im late to the party,just got a beetle myself and its setup how yours originally was. so youre saying that the factory setup was the washer bottle and all the stuff to spray water but the switch/button in the car never had the push section ? Why did they do this ?

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 6 місяців тому

      I initially put on the wrong button. I needed the black one with the push button and I had to learn how to hook it all up

    • @sevsimooniance251
      @sevsimooniance251 6 місяців тому

      ​@LarsonSplitBus- ahh I see I think I have the old setup that I have to pull and push to pump the water up, I'm going to check it out on the weekend

  • @jose76pe
    @jose76pe 6 місяців тому

    Haha you did 60 km/h not 60 mph

  • @rosiegary
    @rosiegary 6 місяців тому

    the meter is meant to read - with load and + with the engine running

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 6 місяців тому

      I am still not 100% sure it is wired right. It reads slight + when running. I don’t think it ever reads - while running or driving…

    • @rks9612
      @rks9612 2 місяці тому

      @LarsonSplitBus- Ammeter shouldn't show - while engine is running/going down highway!!! If ammeter shows - while engine is running that indicates alternator isn't able to keep up with load and instead battery is supplying load!!! It should be - when ignition, is on and you turn on headlights/radio ect!!! In other words battery is draining and engine -> alternator isn't charging/supplying load. If ammeter shows 0 it means there isn't any current flow... In other words battery is fully charged and everything is powered by alternator alone! If it shows + it means alternator is feeding current back to battery (charging battery)!!!! Usually that should happen only short while after starting car (alternator charges up energy that was spent while starting car) PS I don't know anything about Beatle but I think with this type of ammeter there should be a shunt!! I didn't see you wiring one and you said it's shuntless so IDK!!!??? If shunt is used it should be wired between battery and fuse box! Sometimes shunt is built in insulation switch!!!! Only wire that doesn't go through Shunt is fat starter wire! Shunt would also eliminate running thick wires such a long way!!!! Try googling (Tractor ammeter shunt)!!! Good luck!!!

  • @jackstewart7560
    @jackstewart7560 6 місяців тому

    You need a headlamp

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 6 місяців тому

      Yes! I bought one - I need to use it on the next video. I also have a head GoPro mount now…

  • @joep4259
    @joep4259 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for posting this video! I have this exact issue, and my serpentine belt was getting chewed up.

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 6 місяців тому

      Yeah - my shroud and tins were a terrible fit, and I had to do a ton of work to get them pretty close. The alignment for the belt can take tinkering too! Good luck with your project - the good news with mine was that once I got it in place and aligned, it hums along nicely now! It is a really reliable motor, and as long as I can tolerate a few oil drips, I have no complaints!

  • @jimdonnelly2780
    @jimdonnelly2780 6 місяців тому

    Pretty cool system. I’m replacing my blown dash speaker with a new one. Gonna leave my original dealer added 68 am/fm radio and add a $18 Bluetooth unit that plugs into cigarette lighter.

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 6 місяців тому

      Yeah, I left my Sapphire AM radio in there, and the Bluetooth is hidden up front under the bonnet. My 61 has no cigarette lighter, so I added a double USB plug to the right of the ash tray and I am good to go. Good luck with your project - balancing the volume of the dash speaker with the volume of the rear speakers is also tricky so the front one is audible but not overwhelming the sound coming from the rear with a tinny small speaker sound…

  • @boosTiMon
    @boosTiMon 6 місяців тому

    Single port or dual port?

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 6 місяців тому

      Dual port.

    • @boosTiMon
      @boosTiMon 6 місяців тому

      @@LarsonSplitBus- I have a 1960 with a 1600 single port. Debating what I could do to it with the current heads. Kind of want to go turbo but the Kompressor Haus kit price and simplicity is appealing.

  • @BillKirkpatrick
    @BillKirkpatrick 6 місяців тому

    Thanks

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 6 місяців тому

      No prob! Good luck with your project.

  • @jameshorel1938
    @jameshorel1938 7 місяців тому

    Trying to sort out my 61 taillights. I think my turn signal switch is the right one but it may not be working correctly glad to know the trailer thing is an option. I guess you had it at the start of the video as you mentioned the fast blinker problem but it kinda sounded like you had just gotten it I'm the middle of the video. Thanks

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 6 місяців тому

      The key was - I got the turn signal switch I wanted - but since this is a 12 volt conversion I couldn’t use a 1961 switch anyway, so I got a good one in the style I wanted. Then I realized that snowflakes need an interruptor and it wasn’t clear what I needed given a full aftermarket rewiring for a 12 volt converted car - so I got the trailer switch and tinkered around and finally got it to work perfectly. The fast blinker problem is easily fixed with an LED relay of the exact same type - the 6v to 12v and burnt out bulbs drive you craze on the normal relay

  • @ElectroTree01
    @ElectroTree01 7 місяців тому

    I scanned the QR code on your bus and it led me to your channel. Did you modify your bus? It was going pretty fast! P.S. I saw you at the waste convenience center if you are wondering how I saw you.

    • @LarsonSplitBus-
      @LarsonSplitBus- 7 місяців тому

      Funny! Yes the QR code is for anyone wanting info on VWs or my 2 projects. I have a 1966 bus and a 1961 bug. The full home restoration of the bug as well as the 2 motors I built are on the channel. The bus has a 2332cc motor and pretty much can haul ass for a bus. 0-60 in 11.2 seconds! Maybe I’ll see you around Chapel Hill!

    • @ElectroTree01
      @ElectroTree01 7 місяців тому

      ​@@LarsonSplitBus- Definitely fast for one of those. You might.