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Old May 24, 2008 | 09:19 PM
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Hey I just joined and I need help. I have a 77 ironhead chooper. there is an eletrical problem I am having a hard time figuing out. In a nut shell the wire from the coil to the points is some how being grounded when it touches the case or is hooked up to the points. If i touch the wire to the primary cover it arcs. I have checked all wiring for exposed areas. found the starter wire had arced on bottom of battery tray, fixed it. batery ground was bolted to frame. wiring diagram shows it should be attached to case, I changed that. If ay onehas any suggestions they will beapricated. Thaks Rick
 
Old May 24, 2008 | 09:24 PM
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Welcome,from Pampa Tx. I'am not a mech.you might want to ask your question in the Tech Forum on the main page.
 
Old May 24, 2008 | 09:33 PM
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Thanks, I will look for main page tec stuff.
 
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Welcome from Cold Lake, Alberta.
 
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