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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 06:55 PM
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I have 1979 Shovelhead Sportster trying to convert to points and condenser system.&nbsp\\; Could someone please give me a wiring diagram.&nbsp\\; My brother cut all the wires off and left me stranded.
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Have you got a Shovelhead in that frame, or the stock Ironhead Sportster 1000cc engine?&nbsp\\; I've got a friend rebuilding a 1977 XLCH Ironhead and I'll check with him on a wiring diagram, but if he's got one, and someone actually wedged a Shovelhead in your frame, it won't help you.
 
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It is a stock sportster ironhead 1000cc.&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; Any help would be appreciated.
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