Are there any ignition problems with my Shovelhead?
Shovelhead ignition troubles… So I took her out the other day, she was spitting, coughing, backfiring, black smoke. Took her home, checked the points, cleaned the carb out, it starts, but rough. It’s kick only.
How many volts does a Shovelhead have?
Took her home, checked the points, cleaned the carb out, it starts, but rough. It’s kick only. Ran through the electrics, points are good, reads less than .125 at the condenser with the points closed, full 12 volt battery voltage when they’re open.
What to do when your Shovelhead goes off?
When the points are closed, your meter will zero out or the lamp will go off. You want to set the points plate so the points are JUST BARELY beginning to open at the leading edge of the narrow lobe on your points cam. Turning the plate counterclockwise retards the timing, turning it clockwise advances it.
How to find the TDC mark on a Shovelhead?
Lock the plate down. If you get it just right, you’ll be able to just touch the top point with your fingertip and make the meter or light go off, then come back on as soon as you remove your finger. Verify that the flywheels didn’t shift, the TDC mark is still in the leading edge of the timing hole…all set.
Shovelhead ignition troubles… So I took her out the other day, she was spitting, coughing, backfiring, black smoke. Took her home, checked the points, cleaned the carb out, it starts, but rough. It’s kick only.
Took her home, checked the points, cleaned the carb out, it starts, but rough. It’s kick only. Ran through the electrics, points are good, reads less than .125 at the condenser with the points closed, full 12 volt battery voltage when they’re open.
Where does the charge lead go on a Harley Davidson?
The battery charge lead runs form the voltage regulator to the positive side of the battery. The AC output lead wire leads from the voltage regulator to the stator.
Where is the timing mark on a Shovelhead?
With that timing mark centered in the hole…the small lobe of the points cam should be coming around towards the point rubbing block. The idea is you can now put a small screwdriver or scribe or awl through that 3/8″ hole you drilled in the plate, using that tool to move the advance weights outward to the full advance position.