1966 Iron Head : V-Twin Forum: Harley Davidson Forums

store · 01-28-2009, 04:32 PM

need help tuning a morse magneto on a 1966 iron head,install guide,spec sheet,anything would help alot thanks.:

1969K10 · 02-03-2009, 11:01 PM

so your breaker gap is 0.015". what are are you looking for info on?

strokerjlk · 02-03-2009, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by store

need help tuning a morse magneto on a 1966 iron head,install guide,spec sheet,anything would help alot thanks.:

Brings back memories
makes my knee hurt!!!!
Like already said .015-.019 gap
keep your kicker shaft straight if you bend it and you will! replace as soon as possible !!

DD Slider · 02-03-2009, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by strokerjlk

Brings back memories
makes my knee hurt!!!!
Like already said .015-.019 gap
keep your kicker shaft straight if you bend it and you will! replace as soon as possible !!

you ain't lyin about that knee...oouch...

DD Slider · 02-03-2009, 11:34 PM

I think what Store is looking for is how to install it...it's been a while but ...find TDC front cylinder, a verticle mark should show in the timing window on the left side, that's where you want your points breaking,

ironheadbuck · 02-03-2009, 11:34 PM

with my age and knees i would bump start it like a race bike -lol

sportking · 02-03-2009, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DD Slider

I think what Store is looking for is how to install it...it's been a while but ...find TDC front cylinder, a verticle mark should show in the timing window on the left side, that's where you want your points breaking,

What he said plus setting the points to the narrow lobe in the mag !

Im a CH survivor

strokerjlk · 02-03-2009, 11:43 PM

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with my age and knees i would bump start it like a race bike -lol

Funny you say that !
after I tore my ross cartlage in my right knee!!
I would push start it first start of the day. Then after that it would kick start fine! Of course it was easier to push back then! ahhh memories!!
YEA top dead center,timing mark in window points just starting to break. I cant remember but I think ya want your advance all the way retarded. that way you can advance a little after running.

ironheadbuck · 02-03-2009, 11:48 PM

umm he might not know about the plug between the jugs on the left side -its a hole to see timing marks on wheels-isnt there a slash and a double dot ? one for front cyl one for back -i dont know if all years had both -maybe set it while mag is retarded too -just thinking -

sportking · 02-03-2009, 11:50 PM

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I cant remember but I think ya want your advance all the way retarded. that way you can advance a little after running.

True ,but most out there have them locked down ,not many left with the advance anymore !

ironheadbuck · 02-03-2009, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by strokerjlk

Funny you say that !
after I tore my ross cartlage in my right knee!!
I would push start it first start of the day. Then after that it would kick start fine! Of course it was easier to push back then! ahhh memories!!
YEA top dead center,timing mark in window points just starting to break. I cant remember but I think ya want your advance all the way retarded. that way you can advance a little after running.

i had to do that for a while till i got the dyna s and a new flyweight assy for my old sporty

sportking · 02-03-2009, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ironheadbuck

umm he might not know about the plug between the jugs on the left side -its a hole to see timing marks on wheels-isnt there a slash and a double dot ? one for front cyl one for back -i dont know if all years had both -maybe set it while mag is retarded too -just thinking -

Pay no attention to anything on the flywheel other than the vertical slot and expose the push rods of the front cylinder to confirm TDC

strokerjlk · 02-03-2009, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ironheadbuck

umm he might not know about the plug between the jugs on the left side -its a hole to see timing marks on wheels-isnt there a slash and a double dot ? one for front cyl one for back -i dont know if all years had both -maybe set it while mag is retarded too -just thinking -

YEA JUST MAKE SURE ya see the mark at tdc on front cly.
funny thing I am setting here reading about tuning with my new daytona twin scan II and going back to watch the forum. 40 year walk threw time!! LOVE IT MAN !!

ironheadbuck · 02-03-2009, 11:56 PM

just going down memory lane -i love them old bikes -they shure do sound good -youll have me going out to the garage charging battery on old bullet

sportking · 02-03-2009, 11:57 PM

Ya all should have kept yours ! ! There still a thrill to ride if you can remember where the shifter is