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Reference these threads:\\ | Reference these threads:\\ | ||
- | http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1521782 - Dr. Dick Post#4 quoted above\\ | + | https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/140324-prestolite-hitachi-help?t=1521782 - Dr. Dick Post#4 quoted above\\ |
- | http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1715008\\ | + | https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/159854-starter-motors?t=1715008\\ |
- | http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1752598\\ | + | https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/163098-starter-pipe-clearance?t=1752598\\ |
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For additonal information, see the [[techtalk:evo:engctl02|Evo Section - Starter/Solenoid]] | For additonal information, see the [[techtalk:evo:engctl02|Evo Section - Starter/Solenoid]] | ||
- | | Prestolite Starter. ((photos by sifty of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1592463&page=27)) || | + | | Prestolite Starter. ((photos by sifty of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/146604-first-harley-1975-xl1000-caf%C3%A9-project/page27?t=1592463&page=27)) || |
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====== Solenoid ====== | ====== Solenoid ====== | ||
- | {{ :techtalk:ih:engctl:72-xlh-startersolenoid-operation.jpg?400|}} | + | {{ :techtalk:ih:engctl:72-xlh-startersolenoid-operation.jpg?320|}} |
- | A typical well-made solenoid as two windings connected to the small terminal. ((Oldwrench of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=522413&page=2)) \\ | + | A typical well-made solenoid as two windings connected to the small terminal. ((Oldwrench of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-electrical/sportster-motorcycle-electrical-and-ignition/74579-what-would-cause-the-solenoid-to-be-very-very-hot/page2?t=522413&page=2)) \\ |
One coil (HOLD-IN) goes to solenoid case ground and the other (PULL-IN) goes to a big terminal (starter lead).\\ | One coil (HOLD-IN) goes to solenoid case ground and the other (PULL-IN) goes to a big terminal (starter lead).\\ | ||
When you hit the starter button, battery voltage goes thru the starter relay into the solenoid small terminal,\\ | When you hit the starter button, battery voltage goes thru the starter relay into the solenoid small terminal,\\ | ||
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Using an ohm meter would give really confusing readings because you'd see continuity to both case ground and the starter terminal from the solenoid windings connection. | Using an ohm meter would give really confusing readings because you'd see continuity to both case ground and the starter terminal from the solenoid windings connection. | ||
- | 67 and Up XLH Starter solenoid (71469-65) \\ | + | \\ |
- | Below, the 1/4" solenoid mounting threads were stripped (nut on the top bolt) so they were tapped out for 8mm cap screws. ((photo by sifty of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1592463&page=27)) \\ | + | |
+ | **67 and Up XLH Starter solenoid (71469-65)**\\ | ||
+ | Below, the 1/4" solenoid mounting threads were stripped (nut on the top bolt) so they were tapped out for 8mm cap screws. ((photo by sifty of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/146604-first-harley-1975-xl1000-caf%C3%A9-project/page27?t=1592463&page=27)) \\ | ||
8mm x 1.25 threads have almost exactly the same thread pitch as the original 1/4" thread. \\ | 8mm x 1.25 threads have almost exactly the same thread pitch as the original 1/4" thread. \\ | ||
- | Then the mounting bracket and and spacer were drilled 8mm and the solenoid was installed using allen head cap screws and spring washers. \\ | + | Then the mounting bracket and and spacer were drilled 8mm and the solenoid was installed using allen head cap screws and spring washers. |
- | | Starter solenoid (71469-65) ((photo by sifty of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1592463&page=27)) ||| | + | | Starter solenoid (71469-65) ((photo by sifty of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/146604-first-harley-1975-xl1000-caf%C3%A9-project/page27?t=1592463&page=27)) ||| |
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===== Check Solenoid Cover for Conductivity ===== | ===== Check Solenoid Cover for Conductivity ===== |