<![CDATA[Classic American Iron Magazine & Harley Forum - Harley Motorcycle 1936-1964]]> http://www.caimag.com/forum/ Harley-Davidson models bulilt from 1936 to 1964. en Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:14:55 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.caimag.com/forum/images/RetroBlue/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[Classic American Iron Magazine & Harley Forum - Harley Motorcycle 1936-1964]]> http://www.caimag.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Oil Lamp won't Light]]> http://www.caimag.com/forum/f24/oil-lamp-wont-light-7445.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:29:52 GMT I haven't tackled the problem yet.
I went to my deepest resource and Stett said, "Hey Kirk, I would have to trace it out, best advice is to check from start to finish. THANX STETT!"
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My list of problems are:
1. The brake lamp won't light, but I have instructions for troubleshooting from the Brake Lamp topic and I'll post pics.

2. The OIL dash-lamp won't light.
I'll trace the wiring from the generator, to it's sources, or the other way around, from the source to destination, if it seems more logical, once I have the dash cover off and the diagram in front of me.
[Using different colored highlighters on the cloth conduit book illustrations helps as a harness locater].

Any OIL-lamp fault-finding suggestions before I start out would be welcomed. ]]> Harley Motorcycle 1936-1964 Plumber http://www.caimag.com/forum/f24/oil-lamp-wont-light-7445.html Maintenance Tag http://www.caimag.com/forum/f24/maintenance-tag-7432.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:39:37 GMT Hi, Can anyone tell me what the maintenance tag on a J slot airclear for a 1944 WL should say? Thanks Dave Hi,

Can anyone tell me what the maintenance tag on a J slot airclear for a 1944 WL should say?

Thanks
Dave ]]> Harley Motorcycle 1936-1964 DaveAus http://www.caimag.com/forum/f24/maintenance-tag-7432.html 39 Cases http://www.caimag.com/forum/f24/39-cases-7431.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:10:59 GMT HARLEY DAVIDSON 1939EL 1020 KNUCKLEHEAD CASES: eBay Motors (item 270630919342 end time Sep-12-10 18:30:00 PDT)... HARLEY DAVIDSON 1939EL 1020 KNUCKLEHEAD CASES: eBay Motors (item 270630919342 end time Sep-12-10 18:30:00 PDT)

On ebay. Throwing it out for discussion so that all may learn ]]> Harley Motorcycle 1936-1964 panz4ever http://www.caimag.com/forum/f24/39-cases-7431.html <![CDATA[Just when you thought you've seen it all]]> http://www.caimag.com/forum/f24/just-when-you-thought-youve-seen-all-7428.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:46:58 GMT I bought a basket knuckle chopper a little over a year ago and am whittling away at making it a fairly stock period bike. Today I'm taking the heads apart to bead and paint them and get the rocker enclosures dechromed before parkerizing them. One cover was off and the top collar was off of the valve but everything else was assembled. So I take it apart and drive that guide out. It comes out and looks a little odd. The PO or somebody put the lower collar under the guide before installing the guide, so it was between the guide and the head. To weird. ]]> Harley Motorcycle 1936-1964 cdndewey http://www.caimag.com/forum/f24/just-when-you-thought-youve-seen-all-7428.html Brake Lamp Problem http://www.caimag.com/forum/f24/brake-lamp-problem-7424.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:59:14 GMT (6v) My (Hi-Lo) headlight and horn work.
The tail light turns on.
The brake lamp doesn't light. New 1154 (dual filament ) bulb from a box of 10.
I have the tools but not the knowledge.
I'd rather learn as I go with this problem (I'll take pics of the mentor(s) suggestions) and troubleshoot in tandem effort while installing the belt and clutch. Thank you(se's).

Currently, I only know how to measure condenser health with this meter.

Brake pedal is in the released position.

Red lead to (seat post) terminal box #43 and the black lead to terminal #41.

Based on rubber-mounted '55-57 H.B. risers - horn is grounded to fork terminal plate #24. ]]> Harley Motorcycle 1936-1964 Plumber http://www.caimag.com/forum/f24/brake-lamp-problem-7424.html pics of 40 el belly numbers http://www.caimag.com/forum/f24/pics-40-el-belly-numbers-7423.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:07:06 GMT i have seen a lot of 1940 knucklehead motors all with the belly numbers being 40e-xxxx has anyone else seen this or am i crazy.. one year only... i have seen a lot of 1940 knucklehead motors all with the belly numbers being
40e-xxxx has anyone else seen this or am i crazy.. one year only right? ]]> Harley Motorcycle 1936-1964 3gknuck http://www.caimag.com/forum/f24/pics-40-el-belly-numbers-7423.html 1947 http://www.caimag.com/forum/f24/1947-7422.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:24:15 GMT Rock On --this is a photo of my 47 Rock On --this is a photo of my 47
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]]> Harley Motorcycle 1936-1964 stevodigitalfly http://www.caimag.com/forum/f24/1947-7422.html Adjustable hydra glide problem http://www.caimag.com/forum/f24/adjustable-hydra-glide-problem-7415.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 01:54:39 GMT I just got a 56 Pan that once had a sidecar attached. When the hack was added the owner apparrently installed a servicar non adjustable lower fork... I just got a 56 Pan that once had a sidecar attached. When the hack was added the owner apparrently installed a servicar non adjustable lower fork clamp to set the rake forward. It is a 2 piece lower tree with the long bolt through it but is not slotted. I got the bike minus the hack and need to set the rake back to stock. Does anyone here have any ideas? Will I need to change just the lower fork clamp? Can I just flip it around? Help please!! John Lindemann ]]> Harley Motorcycle 1936-1964 jwl http://www.caimag.com/forum/f24/adjustable-hydra-glide-problem-7415.html knuck cases http://www.caimag.com/forum/f24/knuck-cases-7413.html Sun, 05 Sep 2010 23:21:43 GMT is it possible to have a set of cases described in this auction with no vin# but a title that the seller says goes to this set of cases. his email to... is it possible to have a set of cases described in this auction with no vin# but a title that the seller says goes to this set of cases. his email to me says they are to this set.
NOS HARLEY KNUCKLEHEAD 1947 MOTOR CASES AND PAPERWORK : eBay Motors (item 250692441028 end time Sep-14-10 17:02:34 PDT) ]]> Harley Motorcycle 1936-1964 nuklhd http://www.caimag.com/forum/f24/knuck-cases-7413.html Going to Davenport? Can you help? http://www.caimag.com/forum/f24/going-davenport-can-you-help-7396.html Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:42:45 GMT Hi List,

If any of you are going to Davenport and you wouldn't mind, I am in dire need of a set of upper motor mounts for a 53-69 frame. Maybe Steve Little will be there and you could ask him for me..

My number is 423-595-5765

I would really appreciate it.

Joe ]]> Harley Motorcycle 1936-1964 joe http://www.caimag.com/forum/f24/going-davenport-can-you-help-7396.html <![CDATA[18" Wheel Question]]> http://www.caimag.com/forum/f24/18-wheel-question-7395.html Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:05:30 GMT Ok, don't thrash me here guys, I'm still learning a lot on the Knuckleheads, but answer me this if you will.

To the best of my understanding, the 16" wheel was offered in 1940 as an option and became standard in 1941. However...

The steering head angle was 28 degrees on 1940 frames, and when the MoCo went to 16" as standard in '41 there was some frame bumping to 29 degrees, to compensate for steering loss with 16" wheels on a frame designed for 18".

Now, if the frames were bumped to 29 degrees, but a guy orders 18" wheels as an option, doesn't the bump now adversally affect handling? ]]> Harley Motorcycle 1936-1964 El Rey http://www.caimag.com/forum/f24/18-wheel-question-7395.html 56 Head? http://www.caimag.com/forum/f24/56-head-7393.html Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:48:01 GMT This nos head I just spotted on ebay is clearly marked 56 even though he states its 55-65.Is this a real harley head or some old reproduction?I have... This nos head I just spotted on ebay is clearly marked 56 even though he states its 55-65.Is this a real harley head or some old reproduction?I have 56 heads on my bike right now and neither of them have an outside oiler boss.

NOS HEAD PANHEAD ENGINE MOTOR HARLEY FRONT 55-65 NEW!! : eBay Motors (item 110579979378 end time Sep-29-10 07:49:08 PDT) ]]> Harley Motorcycle 1936-1964 Hog54 http://www.caimag.com/forum/f24/56-head-7393.html I love these people on ebay. http://www.caimag.com/forum/f24/i-love-these-people-ebay-7392.html Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:46:51 GMT Especially the description Nice Petina.lol ALUMINUM PANHEAD COVERS HARLEY ORIG NICE PATINA!: eBay Motors (item 110581425277 end time Sep-09-10... Especially the description Nice Petina.lol
ALUMINUM PANHEAD COVERS HARLEY ORIG NICE PATINA!: eBay Motors (item 110581425277 end time Sep-09-10 17:25:42 PDT)

More like nice dents.And asking $70.:D ]]> Harley Motorcycle 1936-1964 Hog54 http://www.caimag.com/forum/f24/i-love-these-people-ebay-7392.html Half a 49 rear fender $800? http://www.caimag.com/forum/f24/half-49-rear-fender-800-a-7390.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:56:04 GMT These people are getting real silly with their prices.HARLEY ORIGINAL PAINT 1949 REAR FENDER TIP PANHEAD OEM: eBay Motors (item 250689744812 end time... These people are getting real silly with their prices.HARLEY ORIGINAL PAINT 1949 REAR FENDER TIP PANHEAD OEM: eBay Motors (item 250689744812 end time Sep-05-10 19:32:21 PDT) ]]> Harley Motorcycle 1936-1964 Hog54 http://www.caimag.com/forum/f24/half-49-rear-fender-800-a-7390.html Riser Nuts http://www.caimag.com/forum/f24/riser-nuts-7387.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:35:09 GMT Looking for the riser nuts for import '49-59 risers. The nut and shank seem to be rolled-threads, not pitch threads (rolled in the sense that the nut threads have a flat-face and not a sharp face).

The nut is a (3/4" hex) 1/2-13 thread. A standard 1/2-12 pitch threaded nut will only turn on about (1) turn.

Anybody know the story on the nuts? V-Twin doesn't list them. ]]> Harley Motorcycle 1936-1964 Plumber http://www.caimag.com/forum/f24/riser-nuts-7387.html