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Why does this coil have four terminals on it? I just got to know. Thanks, Bob L
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That coil was used on machine with radio supression covers over the plug wires. They grounded to the coil on the lower terminals. Common on Military and Police bikes.Be sure to visit;
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Thank you Chris. Now I know why the suppression wires had the extra wire on the side with the terminal on it. Cool beans! I mean, who new? And here I was waiting for someone to tell me that it was part of the special swing arm 1952 FL with titanium heads that was for export only. Bob LComment
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Radio suppression wires and coil. The extra posts on the coil connect to the grounding shield to the timer on one side and a capacitor attaches on the other side.
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OK Rob, I have a 32 Generator that has some kind of capacitor attached to it. Does that have anything to do with this set up. Thanks, BobComment
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If it is a standard 32E with a capacitor it is most likely WLA. The radio bikes used a 32ER which is longer overall!
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Rob, It's a 32E. Now that I'm staring at it in better light. That thing looks like some kind of ignition condenser. Any idea why it's there? Bob LComment
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Bob,
That was "normal" on late WLAs. It is for radio noise supression. And yes, it does look like an ignition condenser. They all did!
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