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| ====== IH: Specific Troubleshooting ====== | ====== IH: Specific Troubleshooting ====== | ||
| - | Please note that a well tuned IronHead does not make any noise. Rather it is a symphony of sounds and, when well set up, you can hear all of them - the valve train, the intake, the exhaust. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=2018764&highlight=Symphony)) | + | Please note that a well tuned IronHead does not make any noise. Rather it is a symphony of sounds and, when well set up, you can hear all of them - the valve train, the intake, the exhaust. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2018764&highlight=Symphony)) |
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| We did a top to bottom adjustment/tune up while I instructed him on how to keep it running right. It ran smooth, started easily and did the potato potato. | We did a top to bottom adjustment/tune up while I instructed him on how to keep it running right. It ran smooth, started easily and did the potato potato. | ||
| He called me as soon as he got home and couldn't believe the new power and how much better it sounded at stop lights. | He called me as soon as he got home and couldn't believe the new power and how much better it sounded at stop lights. | ||
| - | He had the symphony. ((Tim The Grim from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?s=48f65af3f853cf3505d2ed16f702bb61&threadid=2020041)) | + | He had the symphony. ((Tim The Grim from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?s=48f65af3f853cf3505d2ed16f702bb61&threadid=2020041)) |
| The next Sunday I was on route to the shop/ride, rounding a curve on a highway and saw 2 riders on the shoulder. One in a full out leather suit with a sport bike and the other my longhair pal. | The next Sunday I was on route to the shop/ride, rounding a curve on a highway and saw 2 riders on the shoulder. One in a full out leather suit with a sport bike and the other my longhair pal. | ||
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| Noises, as unpleasant as they may be , need to be diagnosed and addressed as soon as possible. Damage is being done anytime a motor isn't running correctly. | Noises, as unpleasant as they may be , need to be diagnosed and addressed as soon as possible. Damage is being done anytime a motor isn't running correctly. | ||
| Don't just assume it's an old design and supposed to be noisy. | Don't just assume it's an old design and supposed to be noisy. | ||
| - | If you don't have the symphony, find someone who can help you get it. ((Tim The Grim from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?s=48f65af3f853cf3505d2ed16f702bb61&threadid=2020041)) | + | If you don't have the symphony, find someone who can help you get it. ((Tim The Grim from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?threadid=2020041)) |
| ===== Installing your Iron Head Engine ===== | ===== Installing your Iron Head Engine ===== | ||
| - | Let's break the mount install into two procedures. ((DR DICK of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=1864035&highlight=Ironhead+Crankcase+Drain+Plug&page=4)) | + | Let's break the mount install into two procedures. ((DR DICK of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1864035&highlight=Ironhead+Crankcase+Drain+Plug&page=4)) |
| - **Mount to Frame**. You see that the mount has a machined surf that sets an a machined shelf on frame. That interface is what sets the mount 'square' to frame. | - **Mount to Frame**. You see that the mount has a machined surf that sets an a machined shelf on frame. That interface is what sets the mount 'square' to frame. | ||
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| Make sense so far? \\ The below procedure get's done on the bench previous to motor install. | Make sense so far? \\ The below procedure get's done on the bench previous to motor install. | ||
| - | * 2 **Mount to motor** | + | * 2. **Mount to motor** |
| * 7 fasteners, three studs/nuts, 2 bolts with lock washers, and two oil tank stand-off with lockwashers. | * 7 fasteners, three studs/nuts, 2 bolts with lock washers, and two oil tank stand-off with lockwashers. | ||
| * Slip mount in place and reinstall the 3 studs then remove/loosen nuts so mount is free on studs. | * Slip mount in place and reinstall the 3 studs then remove/loosen nuts so mount is free on studs. | ||
