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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 12:05 PM
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looking for info on what side of the generator is the field side and what side is the armiture side. please reply. This is an old bike i think its 1950 to 1960. Flat head
 
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Aramature is the rotating part. Field is the two coils attached to the generator frame.

And if this is a flathead, it's a 45 cu. in. engine, not a Panhead.
 
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customer just told me its a 46 pan head. It looks like the wiring to the armiture is wrong. thanks for the help
 
Old Oct 6, 2009 | 12:52 PM
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Check with Waugh HD in Orange, VA, they are very friendly folks, & They have one on display in the showroom. Should be able to help you with all sorts of info on your bike.

So how 'bout some pics?
 
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Don't think they put the Panhead in the servicars (assuming it's a servicar). Had flatheads all the way up to 1973.
 
Old Oct 6, 2009 | 05:37 PM
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Not likely to be a '46 Pan. Didn`t start makin' em till '48...
 
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