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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 11:52 AM
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iv got a 1987flhtc that i replaced starter -battery -cables-starter solinoid-starts great when cold but after it warms up it just spins -grinds-wont turn engine over !!! anybody got any thoughts!!!![:@]
 
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 09:47 PM
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Default RE: hot starting

Check the jack shaft , could be your problem.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 01:30 PM
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Just a thought, had similar problem on an '80FLT. Turned out it was the solenoid. It would get hot and not push the starter gear out far enough to engage the ring gear. Just far enough to grind the teeth. Possibly your new solenoid is defective? Good luck.
 
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