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Old Jun 5, 2008 | 07:04 PM
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putting back together my ironhead and after 10-15 cranks the selonoid is so hot you cant touch it, it smells its so hot. ive been told this is normal but doesnt seem right to me anyone have an opinion on this.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2008 | 11:10 PM
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It's normal... it isn't planed to last that kind of starting "procedures". You need to wait it cool down after 5-6 trials.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 06:21 AM
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exactly what i figured thanks
 
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 10:23 AM
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IF ITS AN&nbsp\\;XLH WATCH HOW THE OIL LINES ARE ROUTED.Ii HAD A FIRE...IT WAS UGLY, BUT i WAS BLESSED WITH A NEAR BY FIRE EXTINGUISHER....
 
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