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Originally posted by Freeman View PostHow does Strbe work on panhead? It seems to be different from the way a car engine works.
On page 5F-6, and should be available through the AMCA library.
Oil blowing out the timing inspection hole can be minimized by supporting the machine upright, and running the machine for a moment before removing the plug.
RPM must be fast enough for the advance weights to reach their limits against the springs.
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I wish we would not use HD's old oil numbers.This comes up often,as VPHD posted 105 weight.etc.Those are HDs old numbers.The first is from pan & shovel service manual,2nd from 19781/2-1984 manual.The later manual is using numbers for
most oils today.Extra heavy was 60w,Regular heavy was 50w img261.jpgimg260.jpgLast edited by duffeycycles; 11-04-2022, 11:13 AM.
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Originally posted by vph-d View PostI thought I made it clear by stating 40 weight and 60 weight after the 75 and 105 statement...
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Originally posted by vph-d View PostBack in the 70s dealership wisdom was 75w for hydraulics, 105w for solids. 40 weight/60 weight I use H-D 60 in my rigids, 40 in my 65.
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Please remember that Freeman is most likely using translation software!
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My advice, Freeman,..
Please continue with 50wt, or even 40wt if your weather is cooling.
Clearances in a low-mileage motor should be minimal, so flow of a thick oil would be inhibited.
(Pressure at the gauge increases, but not the volume; Excess is by-passed into the gearcase to be evacuated, instead of feeding the rest of the motor.)
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Freeman,
I would investigate the "rate" of ignition timing advance with the timing advancer shown in the photos you attached. They appear as though they are a thicker wire diameter which is a heavier rate spring. The heavier springs slow the advance curve of the overall ignition timing which in turn causes excessive engine heat. I've seen this issue on many bikes over the years.
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Originally posted by T. Cotten View PostMy advice, Freeman,..
Please continue with 50wt, or even 40wt if your weather is cooling.
Clearances in a low-mileage motor should be minimal, so flow of a thick oil would be inhibited.
(Pressure at the gauge increases, but not the volume; Excess is by-passed into the gearcase to be evacuated, instead of feeding the rest of the motor.)
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Originally posted by dukekleman View PostFreeman,
I would investigate the "rate" of ignition timing advance with the timing advancer shown in the photos you attached. They appear as though they are a thicker wire diameter which is a heavier rate spring. The heavier springs slow the advance curve of the overall ignition timing which in turn causes excessive engine heat. I've seen this issue on many bikes over the years.
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The advance rate can be checked using a timing light and portable/universal tachometer. Look up the correct Timing advance degrees and Rpm in the service manual and set accordingly.
I would purchase new springs of OEM diameter. Also be sure to lubricate the weight pivot pins as well as the inner cam lobe pivot. Keep in mind this is a annual maintenance procedures that should be followed for reliability.
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Originally posted by dukekleman View Post...I would purchase new springs of OEM diameter...
And this is not an OEM circuit breaker. Nor are the weights, but the design is '70 and later...
My suggestion Freeman, is to use the assembly on the right in your post #24, and strobe it of course; Arbitrary adjustments can hurt.
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PS: I put my '65 circuit breaker upon a SUN machine to diagnose bouncing points once; The advance was nearly instantaneous, with almost no "curve".Last edited by T. Cotten; 11-10-2022, 11:29 AM.AMCA #776
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I see in the manual, Folks,..
Advance is 35°, but I recently missplaced page 5F-6 to seek RPM, so we assume fast enough that the strobe shows it.
The degrees of advance before top-dead-center is set in steel with the flywheel mark, and HD was quite accurate.
(Indian not so much.)
It was many years ago, but I successfully made a similar aftermarket auto-advance circuitbreaker work, so it is possible.
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