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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 04:14 PM
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I have been looking for timing inspection hole on my 1973 xlch..not able to find any idea???

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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 07:04 PM
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The hole is on the left side of the engine, beneath the cylinders, exactly at the mid point of the two cylinders. It should contain a plug that requires a rather large Allen key type wrench. There is a bolt right above it.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 07:07 PM
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Not sure about a 73, but on my 79 it's on the left side down on the case where the two cylinders bolt to the case. On mine, there's a plug that has to be removed and a clear plastic plug put in to keep the oil from pouring out.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 07:44 PM
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It is right here with the red arrow pointing to the plug......
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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 08:23 PM
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WHAT????
 
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