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> I post yet again... I just learned from my very FLAPS > that a new Voltage Regulator for my 6v '66 car is not > available... Opinions on that? A good used one how > about? I am evermore tempted to go 12v, which is a > whole 'nother obstacle. > BTW, I'm not sure that I need a new VR at all... > As I posted last night, I am completely bewildered > by my symptoms. (clicking and buzzing relay). I have no feedback on what you're problem could be but it doesn't sound like a voltage regulator problem to me. The ones I had either worked or didn't - there wasn't any in-between stage. Of course, I don't know if that's always the case. If I had to take a total guess, it sounds like you had a short somewhere, although I don't know why it would only occur when the car is running, unless the wiring is only getting a good contact from that extra voltage from the charging system. The reason I say that is because, in my 6-volt Square, the turn signals only work when the car is running, I presume because of poor connections on the steering column that only 7.5 volts can get through. Someday, I'll get around to cleaning them... Anyway, if you really want a regulator, contact either Bill & Steve's at http://209.68.38.45/ or BFY at http://www.bfyobsoleteparts.com/ I'm sure they both have 'em for around $20. On a similar note, 1966 was the last year of 6-volt VWs but as far as I know, your regulator is the same as my '65 6-volt regulator as well as all T3 61-66 regulators. I'm not sure why you would say "one year only." If my FLAPS told me they only had a listing back to '66, I'd be really scared. >For the first few seconds, i.e., until I put the RPMS above >1500 or so, the red GEN light is on. Belt is as I like it, Generator >charges the battery, GEN light goes off after driving, and comes >on dimly at night with lights on. A little brighter with >flashers and/or wipers and/or radio. I believe having to rev the engine is normal to make the light go out (at least almost every VW I've had required that - I think the regulator takes a certain voltage to "switch" the light off) As to your generator light coming on at night, mine glows very, very dimly all the time, so basically I can only see it at night or if I cup my hands really, really tight around the light. Turning the lights, etc. on does not affect the generator light. I was also curious as to why you said everything was "expensive" in your previous problem description. I couldn't figure out if it was in jest or not. I wish I had an extra 6-volt T3 regulator - I'd send it to you for shipping costs. Good luck, Everett P.S. >First the good news. 1966 Squareback 100% stock original 6v >everything. That is good news! Is it black with a red interior?