1968 FL Valve Adjustment
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6th Gear
Joined: Jun 2009
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Yes I completely re-wired the bike. The electrical is solid. I'm guessing the guy he bought it from rigged everything to work and sold it to the now owner with the belief that everything was stock, back when Harley's were going for a great price. My friend just had no clue when he bought it. Now I just have to figure out whats going on with the no start. Hope to update later today. Got it into my garage so now i have to work on it....
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Eagle River WI
I'm sorry I asked about SS reg in a mech shell Good Lord what was the guy thinking ? I never liked the advance wts (Distributor ) I'd opt for an old style single pt distrib or a new electronic style distrib The advance wts are hanging Not good The adv wts were good when they vertical (after 1970 + ) Looks like a good project Make sure you have enough beer !
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: NW Florida
The joy of owning an old bike. My 68FLH was a similar mess when I bought it. Lamp cord wiring, etc. As far as ajdusting the valves. With hydraulics it's supposed to be set them once and forget them. My 68 had a couple of bad hydraulic units that would leak down when the motor got hot. When I replaced them the problem went away. Get the service manual and parts manuel if you don't already have them. Make sure you clean or replace the tappet screen. A clogged screen will give you headacres with your lifters.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: navarre ohio
the voltage regulater is a good idea in theory, the only thing is it needs air over it to cool it, it would heat up and burn out if it is enclosed.. the stock reg works fine if it is hooked up rite. i think they look horrable my self.. use a newer style chrome one..
6th Gear
Joined: Jan 2007
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keep lookin,,, the things I hear are timin, carb ,electrical. even if the lifters were loose it would be sluggish over tightened it wont start, check into all grounds coil.dash eng starter, soloniod each needs 1. if it is runnin right itt'l treat ya right it it gets hamburgered it won't remember old school is done right the first time then came the amf years.(sorry guys with 70's gear) ride hard cb
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