Getting Spark to my Panhead

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Richard D

Discussion Starter · Aug 1, 2012 (Edited)

Putting together a '55 Pan. I got a used circuit breaker from a '62.
I don't know if I have it put together wrong, but just holding it in my hand and turning it, it's not contacting the points. Maybe it will become more apparent when it's installed? Also, the guy who built my engine intalled the bottom part of a circuit breaker so I won't have to pull the head. Is there a trick to taking mine apart and putting it in there?

I'm still collecting parts. What else do I need get her started in my garage? Battery, generator, voltage regulator, relay, coil, plugs and wires, obviously. Am I leaving anything out? What is a usable cheap regulator, relay and coil? I just want to get it running, I plan to go magneto/batt eliminator later. Kick only.

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G

· #2 · Aug 1, 2012

Should be able to pull the dist. out of the block with-out the dist.head being on it, no need to take the cylinder head off to do that...

BTY... Got some parts heading your way today...

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Richard D

Discussion Starter · #3 · Aug 1, 2012

Cool, that's what I was told. Once that primary drive you sent gets here, I want to get going on this ol' gal. Do I NEED a bettery just to start/run with no lights? I'm saving for that snap-action magneto...don't want to buy too much I'll just be shelving later.

G

· #4 · Aug 1, 2012

Yeah..Going to need a batt..
Your Gen...is it the 32-E 6 volt that came on it in 55 or has it been up-graded to the 65-A 12 volt Gen...??

If it has been up-graded the bolt holes would have been drilled out from the 1/4 size of the 6-volt to the 5/16 of the 65-A's

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Richard D

Discussion Starter · #5 · Aug 1, 2012

I am buying the Genn and 752 Remy Relay from the classifieds, he said they would work together. I'll ask if it's 12V.

Richard D

Discussion Starter · #6 · Aug 1, 2012

It's a model 52 gen., 1953-57.

G

· #7 · Aug 1, 2012

Richard D said:
It's a model 52 gen., 1953-57.

I not sure that would be a good choice....

....
Is that a three brush..??
Think it is...

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Richard D

Discussion Starter · #8 · Aug 2, 2012

$50. I'll get a better one later.

Richard D

Discussion Starter · #9 · Aug 2, 2012

Yeah 6 volt. I learned the hard way this time.

G

· #10 · Aug 2, 2012 (Edited by Moderator)

For the dollar you have in it....It will work fine..(As long as it's a working gen)
Although 6V lighting is a bit short of what the 12V can do..

Being a chop and having little needs for a high amp gen also is a plus.

On my Buell, I have a 130/90 watt headlight bulb...(65/50 watts is stock)
At times the need is there as to not out-run the candle-power of the light.

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badassbrutus

· #11 · Aug 2, 2012

Cant you loosen the base bolts and raise the jug and head together and have room for the dist....just a random thought..

G

· #12 · Aug 2, 2012 (Edited by Moderator)

Also you may want to check the size of the holes in your motor...

Most all the Old motors has been converted to the 12V gens...(Over the years)
If your has....You will need to drill out the gen that you are using for the 5/16 X 18 thread of the later models....????

Be a wise idea to also check the back-lash on gear fitment... (Gen gear to Gen idle gear)

AND.....Make sure that the gear is a press fit on the armature shaft....
If it is a slip fit....Will cause all kinds of grief down the road...

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Richard D

Discussion Starter · #13 · Aug 2, 2012

He let me out of the deal. Maybe I should go 6v if it will fit anyway? Only $100...but a 6v battery might negate the savings.

Richard D

Discussion Starter · #14 · Aug 2, 2012

Probably shouldn't cheap out now...

G

· #15 · Aug 2, 2012 (Edited by Moderator)

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This is a grand idea and is well made...

Will allow a Mini AGM 12 V bat to fit the OG Horse shoe oil tank and appear stock...

Has room for a few Hershey candy bars at the bottom of the box..too.

Good Old Teddy.....Bless his heart.....

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Richard D

Discussion Starter · #16 · Aug 2, 2012

I need an oil tank as well. I bought a real nice one that doesn't fit.

Richard D

Discussion Starter · #17 · Aug 2, 2012

I want pretty/shiny anyway. Who makes a good chrome 12v gennie? Don't want China if I can help it.

G

· #18 · Aug 2, 2012

http://www.cycleelectricinc.com/

Made right here in the Good Old U.S. of A.

But Karl does not offer them in chrome...
I have got some from him in the past without the guts in them and had them chromed...I did all the fitting of the components after plating and sent them back to him to complete the build...

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Richard D

Discussion Starter · #19 · Aug 2, 2012

Looks like that's the way to go.

G

· #20 · Aug 2, 2012

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