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Jun 21, 2007 | 03:40 PM

fatboy2006

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Point gap

can anyone tell me what the point gap is to be set aton my 1984 Ironhead 1000 sporty???

Jun 21, 2007 | 04:43 PM

lilwikid76

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RE: Point gap

i always used a ciggerete pack selephane when it slides freely its good that was before i got smart and went to electronic ign. just sayin best thing i ever did

Jun 21, 2007 | 05:00 PM

piniongear

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RE: Point gap

Set gap at .018. If the difference between the gaps on both lobes exceeds .004, then reset the gap to halfway between the difference, with .018 being your base measurement (middle of the difference).......pg

Jun 22, 2007 | 10:05 AM

tedali2004

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RE: Point gap

Always hated how the pionts cam lobes are so far off. Come on !! Every other manufacturer could get theregrinds spot on. At least pionts are forgiving if you off a little.

Jun 22, 2007 | 10:21 AM

piniongear

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RE: Point gap

I agree about getting it better, but we have to remember we are dealing with tractor technology here. Old tractors in fact.
That is what makes the ironhead so attractive to me. How would you view an ironhead if it was as precise as say.....a Honda 750 four? I don't think you would appreciate the machine as much, and it would be much more difficult to work on it yourself.........pg

Jun 22, 2007 | 05:41 PM

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RE: Point gap

i have to agree with pg i bought a old harley becuse i can work on it. its forgiving not so nats on that im screwing my self by over torcing 1 nut sides my cars are old too so all my wrenches fit