AMF Shovelhead Lowrider Restoration -26 - Starter / Starter Solenoid / and Clutch Installation

Now in chapter 26 having completed the starter rebuild in the last chapter the next logical step will be starter installation. While sadly a new starter was ultimately used for the build, every effort was made to restore the old one.
Looking back in chapter 24 we remember that spacers were added to accommodate too much taken off by the machinist on the side of the engine. Everything had to be reassembled just to check clearance in the inner primary. The belt is used to determine everything is parallel. Rotating the engine a few times sets the offset, this was about dead on. At this time the first of two chain tensioners is now replaced, this was the broken one on the high side as the chain is now reconnected.
Now the forward controls are cleaned and re-installed. Then the linkage to the shifter is reconnected. All of the hardware within the inner primary is tightened down, the nylocks replaced with new. The two safety bolts are then tied off with safety wire.
The clutch hub nut comes to the shop to press out the seal, there was only one in it, ive replaced it with two seals, a more modern setup. The surface of the clutch hub and woodruff key mounting area on the shaft for the transmission receives a light coat of anti seize. This is also applied to the mating surface of the clutch hub before pressing it in, lining it up with the key using the new provided lock washer.
At this time the starter is mated to the housing and installed into the inner primary. New gaskets and deflectors were purchased, a bracket is removed from the transmission for mounting. The oil tank is fit quickly just to test for obstruction. Once the starter is completed it is followed by the solenoid.
Now the basket and belt are re-added, followed by the clutch hub nut, shifting through to 4th gear rotating the tyre. The rear is then dropped , and with the wife holding the rear brake the clutch hub nut is torqued down. A primary locking bar is used to lock up the the sprockets allowing the sprocket on the engine.
Finally the clutch basket is cleaned, along with new clutch plates and cleaned friction plates I repack the basket in order. Finishing off with the releasing disk. The clutch will be setup n the next video.
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[@mattgwardesq]

I think it is remarkable that a video of this caliber doesn't get the views of a silly hipster video of some idiot replacing their Ironhead gas tank petcock. These videos and this series is invaluable to anyone interested in restoring a Shovel. Very well done sir. Keep it up. I am so pleased to have found this series as I gear up for my 76 Shovel restoration.

[@delorean1]

Glad you are enjoying the series

[@keeto56]

Excellent video. Great narrating. Thank you.

[@johnkelly6942]

As soon as the transmission is rebuilt for my 1981 Low Rider all of this reassembly will have to be done. There’s a lot to make sure it’s working just right to have a reliable motorcycle. Excellent video!

[@trevorhalford8410]

Thank you for the knowledge 💪🏻👍🏻.

[@delorean1]

You’re welcome.

[@shovelhead4558]

Wow many thanks rebuilding a shovelhead you helped greetings from Jersey UK.

[@delorean1]

Greetings to you as well.

[@donsaunders8855]

About to do a primary belt replacement on my 1985 FXSB. Thanks for this informative video!

[@delorean1]

Glad it helped

[@phillipmonroy]

Thank you for the video! I have a 1974 FX Super Glide, which I enjoy working on and riding. Looking forward to the next video!

[@delorean1]

Thank you. More to come!

[@lucas.motorcycles5288]

This video help me so much!!! Congratulations!!!

[@delorean1]

Glad it helped!

[@KarimMostafi]

Excellent videos indeed, great and helpful series!

[@delorean1]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@leelyons3443]

Great video, really clear !! Cheers man

[@delorean1]

Glad you liked it!

[@shovelhead4558]

Great video many thanks

[@delorean1]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@brentchalmers1436]

great instruction!!!

[@BadazzShovelhead]

Amazing so nicely done subscribed and liked.

[@delorean1]

Welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Roolis77]

very informative, thanks

[@delorean1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@isaacgellis5588]

Thank you for all your work, been a major help. please can you lend me some advice? Im trying to understand why my starter does not engage and makes a grinding sound. any thoughts? any advice would be super helpful. thank you

[@delorean1]

Battery voltage, solenoid is clicking

[@koonsickgreen6272]

Haha ur white sweater is soooo out of place. I enjoyed the vid. Thanx.

[@rodmairs6141]

Excellent job this man is a pro!

[@delorean1]

That’s my official winter shop sweater. I wear it 2 weeks a year. Have done so forever.

[@Ken-nm9tl]

What kind of gap did you have between ring gear and gear on starter shaft.

[@hdevo80]

What the better primarybelt set, for 4 speed, swinge frame shovelhead? 8mm, or 11mm??

[@roadhog4962]

Where did you get springs for inner clutch hub cover? They look oem, lay flat. All I have found are thicker gague springs that do not stay flat in place.

[@delorean1]

www.jpcycles.com/product/barnett-clutch-spring-for-harley-big-twin-1968-1984

[@clintdenman3037]

Is the Amf shovel or the super stock S&S a better engine.??.

[@delorean1]

S&S fixed some issues with the original. Keep in mind S&S is a shovelhead style engine, not an actual shovelhead.