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| - | ===== Starters ===== | + | ====== Starters ====== |
| - | ==== Sportster Starter Models ==== | + | ===== Sportster Starter Motors ===== |
| Prestolite starters have raised ridges running the circumference of the end cap (OEM).\\ | Prestolite starters have raised ridges running the circumference of the end cap (OEM).\\ | ||
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| This skew moved the Hitachi motor cable stud slightly below the 3:00 position.\\ | This skew moved the Hitachi motor cable stud slightly below the 3:00 position.\\ | ||
| - | For those who own a 74-e76 this means if you remove your starter motor and see only 2 holes in the housing - you need to use the same brand motor as removed, or you need to change the housing to match the replacement motor brand.\\ | + | For those who own a 74-e76 this means if you remove your starter motor and see only 2 holes in the housing - you need to use the same brand motor as removed, or you need to change the housing to match the replacement motor brand. If your housing has 4 holes, you can replace the old starter with either a Prestolite or Hitachi brand motor. |
| - | If your housing has 4 holes, you can replace the old starter with either a Prestolite or Hitachi brand motor.\\ | + | |
| There is no mention of the 4-hole housing in the parts books. They came on some bikes, but with no known part number to order them.\\ | There is no mention of the 4-hole housing in the parts books. They came on some bikes, but with no known part number to order them.\\ | ||
| + | The 1981-later starters are the same Nippon Denso version as used on the Evolution model engines. | ||
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| - | ===== Solenoids ===== | + | ====== Solenoids ====== |
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| - | ==== Check Solenoid Cover for Conductivity ==== | + | ===== Check Solenoid Cover for Conductivity ===== |
| * Some solenoid covers used from 1977 had the ability to conduct electricity. The pigment in the black paint contained excessive amounts of 'carbon black' mixed in the rubber compound which was the medium. The high concentration of carbon could cause a slow battery drain condition when left for extended periods. ((HD Service Bulletin #M-776 dated May 9. 1980)) | * Some solenoid covers used from 1977 had the ability to conduct electricity. The pigment in the black paint contained excessive amounts of 'carbon black' mixed in the rubber compound which was the medium. The high concentration of carbon could cause a slow battery drain condition when left for extended periods. ((HD Service Bulletin #M-776 dated May 9. 1980)) | ||
| * This would be difficult to detect as the electrical charging system would test out OK. | * This would be difficult to detect as the electrical charging system would test out OK. | ||
