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On 27 Mar 2002, at 10:03, Jeff Vier wrote: > I didn't change the generator yet, just the regulator. From reading > your FAQ, I think it's probably the brushes (though I've not visually > confirmed this, I really doubt they've been changed in the last couple > decades judging by the state of the engine as a whole). Sorry, my mistake. The other regulator should work fine IF it's okay. There are tests in the FAQ that you should actually do to eliminate the regulator as the problem, since regulators are frequently at fault. > So, would it be faster to put the '69's gen in it just to get it working > then mess with the gen out of the car, or is changing the generator a > big pain and I should rather change the brushes? DON'T put a beetle generator in your type 3. Changing the brushes is easy and cheap. I stock them if you can't find them locally. - Jim Adney jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, WI 53711-3054 USA ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list or mailto:help@vwtype3.org