Fire in my carb....72 superglide
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Fire in my carb....72 superglide
kicked on this thing yesterday until I couldn't kick anymore...literally. had a blister on my left hand and my right leg was quivering. got it goin like three times for a few minutes only, and the third time it spit a ball of fire outta my carb. lucky I had the cover and air filter off.
anyways, my question is this: is it timing only? I'm by no means an expert on this stuff, which is why I'm always askin questions....but would a simple points adjustment fix my problem?
thanks fellas.
Pat
anyways, my question is this: is it timing only? I'm by no means an expert on this stuff, which is why I'm always askin questions....but would a simple points adjustment fix my problem?
thanks fellas.
Pat
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RE: Fire in my carb....72 superglide
Timing would be the first thing I would check. This is what works for me: Turn the motor until your points are just getting ready to pop on the high lobe of the cam, make sure your front intake is all the way closed, check to see where the timing mark is on the flywheels at this point. I do it manually with the mark just appearing, book says 3 degrees before top dead center you can check it with a timing light after you get it going. Once this is set then rotate the motor so your points are on the high cam and I set them at .018. Kinda sounds to me like the timing may be advanced too far, could possibly be the carb setting as well though.
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RE: Fire in my carb....72 superglide
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thanks, I'll take a look. man, between this, the knucklehead, and my wifes new lowrider I've got my hands FULL!!
thanks, I'll take a look. man, between this, the knucklehead, and my wifes new lowrider I've got my hands FULL!!
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I am new here. This is my first post. I have been working on Harleys for over 30 years. I would suggest that you remove the advance unit and check the weights and springs. Also check the points operating cam. All the parts need to move freely. I have found many of these parts are neglected during tune ups. Good luck with it.
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