Differences

This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.

--- techtalk:ih:engctl02 [2020/03/09 09:42] – [Solenoid] ixl2relax
+++ techtalk:ih:engctl02 [2023/12/31 18:18] (current) – hippysmack
@@ Line 41: / Line 41: @@
 Reference these threads:\\
-http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1521782 - Dr. Dick Post#4 quoted above\\
+https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/140324-prestolite-hitachi-help?t=1521782 - Dr. Dick Post#4 quoted above\\
-http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1715008\\
+https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/159854-starter-motors?t=1715008\\
-http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1752598\\
+https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/163098-starter-pipe-clearance?t=1752598\\
@@ Line 54: / Line 54: @@
 For additonal information, see the [[techtalk:evo:engctl02|Evo Section - Starter/Solenoid]]
-|  Prestolite Starter. ((photos by sifty of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1592463&page=27))  ||
+|  Prestolite Starter. ((photos by sifty of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/146604-first-harley-1975-xl1000-caf%C3%A9-project/page27?t=1592463&page=27))  ||
 |{{:techtalk:ih:engctl:prestolite_starter_1_by_sifty.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ih:engctl:prestolite_starter_11_by_sifty.jpg?direct&300|}}|
@@ Line 65: / Line 65: @@
 ====== Solenoid ======
-A typical well-made solenoid as two windings connected to the small terminal. ((Oldwrench of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=522413&page=2)) \\
+{{ :techtalk:ih:engctl:72-xlh-startersolenoid-operation.jpg?320|}}
-One coil (HOLD-IN) goes to solenoid case ground and the other (PULL-IN) goes to the big terminal for the starter lead.\\
+A typical well-made solenoid as two windings connected to the small terminal. ((Oldwrench of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-electrical/sportster-motorcycle-electrical-and-ignition/74579-what-would-cause-the-solenoid-to-be-very-very-hot/page2?t=522413&page=2)) \\
-When you hit the starter button, battery voltage goes thru the starter relay into the solenoid small terminal, then goes\\
+One coil (HOLD-IN) goes to solenoid case ground and the other (PULL-IN) goes to a big terminal (starter lead).\\
-·· thru the 'PULL-IN' windings (which are grounded thru the starter motor) and thru the 'HOLD-IN' windings (to case ground).\\
+When you hit the starter button, battery voltage goes thru the starter relay into the solenoid small terminal,\\
-{{ :techtalk:ih:engctl:72-xlh-startersolenoid-operation.jpg?400|}}
+·· then goes thru the 'PULL-IN' windings (which are grounded thru the starter motor) and thru\\
+·· the 'HOLD-IN' windings (to the case ground).\\
 **When these coils are activated together, they pull the plunger in.**
@@ Line 87: / Line 88: @@
 Using an ohm meter would give really confusing readings because you'd see continuity to both case ground and the starter terminal from the solenoid windings connection.
-and Up XLH Starter solenoid (71469-65) \\
+\\
-Below, the 1/4" solenoid mounting threads were stripped (nut on the top bolt) so they were tapped out for 8mm cap screws. ((photo by sifty of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1592463&page=27)) \\
+**67 and Up XLH Starter solenoid (71469-65)**\\
+Below, the 1/4" solenoid mounting threads were stripped (nut on the top bolt) so they were tapped out for 8mm cap screws. ((photo by sifty of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/146604-first-harley-1975-xl1000-caf%C3%A9-project/page27?t=1592463&page=27)) \\
 mm x 1.25 threads have almost exactly the same thread pitch as the original 1/4" thread. \\
-Then the mounting bracket and and spacer were drilled 8mm and the solenoid was installed using allen head cap screws and spring washers. \\
+Then the mounting bracket and and spacer were drilled 8mm and the solenoid was installed using allen head cap screws and spring washers.
-|  Starter solenoid (71469-65) ((photo by sifty of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1592463&page=27))  |||
+|  Starter solenoid (71469-65) ((photo by sifty of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/146604-first-harley-1975-xl1000-caf%C3%A9-project/page27?t=1592463&page=27))  |||
 |{{:techtalk:ih:engctl:solenoid_switch_1_by_sifty.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ih:engctl:solenoid_switch_2_by_sifty.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ih:engctl:solenoid_switch_3_by_sifty.jpg?direct&300|}}|
 \\
 ===== Check Solenoid Cover for Conductivity =====