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Old May 22, 2014 | 02:55 PM
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Cool Mag time

Installing a mag and timing it on an old harley is defiantly a learning experience, if you get a used one be sure it's still tight, ie "worn shaft bushings". Mag's are very touchy in the point gap department so any looseness will just make it harder to set up. Also, clearance between the mag body and front cylinder cooling fins can be a problem. Be prepared to die grind fins for clearance. I've found some of the older jugs clear with little problem, newer castings clearance work is needed. Like I said mags can be a pain in the *** if you're just going for the look. Ride that scooter bro. Killer
 
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