HOW TO INSTALL LEVER ACTION SOLENOID ELIMINATOR / HERE'S WHAT I HAD TO DO
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
- . This week we decided to install a new "Lever Action Solenoid Eliminator" on Gus's Old Shovelhead. Looks cool, should be good if it works. If only it fit like it should. The more aftermarket parts I use the more I am detesting them. They look cool, sound great but will it even fit and work? Its like Russian Roulette. Pull the trigger and see what happens. So here's how I handled this new part. Hopefully it will help others out there to get it installed.
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Grab your pencils, ladies and gents... This is the stuff that's not in the instructions for that cool piece you just bought. Thanks for another great video Ralph!!
Thanks. Looks cool and hope it works as well. Instructions were pretty vauge to say the least. Thanks for commenting.
Thanks Ralph. One of those is on my shopping list, now I know how to fit it. Thanks again.
It seems to work ok. Best suited for belt drives but as long as you seal it up should work for others. Thanks for commenting.
I just ran to the patent office and already filed a patent on your paper gasket design, got it approved- and the kicker is, it says it’s my time let’s go , all over it!! 👍.
Ha Ha Thanks Slick. Hope it helps a few people out. Thanks for commenting.
this video was exactly what I was looking for
So glad I was able to help you out with this. They seem to work ok and we will see as Gus runs his more. I am keepin an eye on it as they are a nice unit to eliminate the solenoid problems. Good luck and Thanks for commenting.
That was a good video Ralph and it's doing good numbers as well man. Congratulations. I'm outta town for a bit doing some TOP SECRET stuff but ill be back soon
Thanks Hip. Yes numbers are coming up but a long way to go to ever catch you ha ha. Play Safe out there and have fun!! Thanks for commenting! Appreciated!
Good video, Ralph. Ive had issues with aftermarket parts before. Good job.
We all have for sure Ed. Hoping this helps some people out going this way. Thanks for commenting.
Thank you. That will help me to put it better than i have done. And that explain me why that don't work correctly.
You are welcome. Glad it helped you out. Thanks for commenting.
Modifying cars or bikes, nothing is just bolt on, That's what I have learned in my 70 years, and nowadays you have to deal with poorly made parts. Good Tips Ralph! You no doubt save someone a headache doing that same job! lol at times I wish my Hot Rod Shovelhead was NOT Kick Only. another Good Video Ralph it shows some patience on your part.
You are completely right. Hard to get a good quality part, unless you pay the top dollar for it these days. Posted this to hopefully help others out if they go this route. Thanks for commenting.
Loving all the comments and feed back. Keep them coming!
Another good one Ralph👍🤘
Thanks Terry. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting.
Appreciate the video I've had mine for a couple years and had no problems.
Great to hear . Thanks for letting me and others know! Thanks for commenting!
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Thanks Jerry. Thanks for commenting.
Thank you very much. It was much appreciated and you wouldn't happen to have a photo on how you mounted the relay?
I mounted the relay on the rear of the oil tank. kit comes with wiring instructions. Thanks for commenting.
Holy cow!!!!! I never even knew this existed!!!!!! Wow!!!!!
Cool little item. Hopefully it will work as advertized. Don't feel liek tearing it agart again ha ha. Thanks for commenting Tbone.
Thank you.
I've been fighting with mine for a mth. 😂
You are welcome. Glad I could be of help. Thanks for commenting.
That was helpful
Glad I could help out. Thanks for commenting!
Ran into the same problems and it sits in the box still...lol..some day i might dabble with it ..thanks for sharing ..One of the biggest problem i had was dealing with starter run-a-way..had to do the old chiness fire drill to shut it down before melting the solenoid.. but i got that fixed . i hope..
Over run can be a big problem with some solenoild systems. Hopefully this will eliminate that. haven't powered up yet. We will see. Thanks for commenting.
I think mine can with an O-Ring. I’ll go have look at the shovel in a bit.
Made it work, mine never came with an "O" ring. Thanks for commenting.
Thx man good content 👍
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting.
Awesome video thank you. Have you tried it yet? Works? I was concerned about the bendix riding the ring gear and figured to use some washers but i wasn't sure.
It seemed to function ok but has not had a lot of use yet. We will see what the future brings. The washers are what made it work properly. Thanks for commenting.
Been watching you for a bit now, good straightforward stuff. As for the solenoid upgrade, maybe ya think that spacer you left out had anything to do with the 3 washers you had to add? 🙄🤔😉 maybe not...lol. and again, thanks for the vids. God was in a good mood when he made the Shovelhead (and forgives the haters 😂
If the spacer was used it owuld have leaked everywhere I am sure. Also it would have made the bendix stick out even farther and hit the ring gear. Trial and error to get it right. Thanks for commenting.
fitted mine without gasket... that's a Sturgis for you
Yes be ok for a belt drive. How did it work for you? Thanks for commenting.
@@itsmytimeletsgo Same as for you: I needed a bunch of washers to get the arm that moves the gear in the correct position. As far as wiring goes, I shorted out the starter button on the handle bar and installed the lever wire on the ground side of the small relais. Then I mounted the big relay underneath the battery box (this meant I could re-use the original thick black power wires). I installed it all a year ago and it’s been flawless. I also have an FXDG (twin belt wide glide) where I want to do the same, but I am still puzzling about the location of the big relais as the location underneath the battery box is blocked by the rear brake reservoir. But for this bike the original solenoid works still fine so am not in a rush .
@@bmp72 Thanks for the info. It might help others out there. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Love the video , how did you wire it up?
A seperate relay was included with the kit , to wire it to, with instructions. Thanks for the question and comment.
@@itsmytimeletsgo thank you l have to redo mine and set it up like you did with the washers my bike has been sitting for a few yrs and now l’m trying to get back to work on it again probably will be asking you a few more questions if you don’t mine
@@stefanreimuth3951 No problem. Good luck with the install. Thanks for commenting.
Can you please explain the wiring? I’m have an 83 FLH and it has the square Bosch style relay that comes with the lever. I also need the round relay that looks similar to the stock solenoid to, correct? And does that relay get wired exactly like the stock solenoid that I’m removing?
No it is not the same but you can check out this link and there is a picture there of the wiring for the relay. www.harley-davidsonforums.com/threads/83-shovelhead-solenoid-installation.265177/#lg=thread-265177&slide=0 Hope this helps you out. Thanks for commenting.
Is it not the same labor involved for the aftermarket to make a part correctly?
You would think so but it does not seem to matter. Cheap knock offs are a problem these days. Thanks for commenting.
How well does it work??
If you mean the pull starter we will see over time. Thanks for commenting.
Did the washers come with the kit? If not, what size are they?
No they do not. I think they are 5/16th washers. Just measure the shaft to be sure. Thanks for the question.
Let me guess...is this a York/Taiwan Tedd product?
Lets just say was not Harley. I do not like to speak about other companies specifically as they all have their problems. Thanks for commenting!
How do I wire it ?
Here is a link to a forum that has a picture of the wiring diagram. www.harley-davidsonforums.com/threads/83-shovelhead-solenoid-installation.265177/#lg=thread-265177&slide=0 hope this helps, good luck. Thanks for the question and commenting.
Hello from Michigan. I have video of our 1999 Merch finally back in service I would like to share. Do you have an email address I can forward the video? Thanks Alex
That sounds great congates! You can email me at ralph@itsmytimeletsgo.com Thanks for commenting.