Shovelhead Engine - Starter Solenoid Repair

Today we will be looking at the Starter solenoid on this AMF Lowrider that seems to be exhibiting an issue. A simple test as demonstrated has localized the issue to the solenoid specifically. The click with no action was the outlaying symptom. checking that during the click the starter gets no voltage makes the determination that the solenoid, not the starter is our issue.
After disconnecting the battery, and protecting the Aluminum the connections to the solenoid, then the solenoid is removed along with its spacer. This is followed by disassembly of the unit. As disassembled we see the contacts and determine service-ablility. A brass brush cleans up these surfaces. A rebuilt kit would be used if these were beyond service. With the old grease removed new grease is applied where appropriate. Part 1028348 from Jpcycle was used to replace my old chrome cover but it didn't fit, so i'm returning it.
Everything is reassembled with a sealant at the base of the studs to keep water out. and the solenoid reinstalled; Battery reconnected. Testing determines everything is working good with this easy and cheap repair.
#shovelhead #lowrider #motorcyclerepair

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Thanks for posting this. I'll keep all this in mind for when I decide to re-install my electric start.

[@CaptainSwoop]

Clear, concise, professional and very helpful presentation. Thanks from Australia. 👍

[@Shpan6066]

Best video I have seen in a while, phraseology and everything. Great job.

[@delorean1]

Thank you.

[@Fuzzbucket3358]

This is one of the greatest dyi vids of all time. Thanks bro

[@nachocuevas]

Fantastic! Thanks from Málaga, Spain. Shovel '79.

[@CaptainSwoop]

Greetings to you from Malaga in Perth Western Australia - where I have a shovelhead scattered all over the floor. "Buena suerte!"

[@timmypimpme]

Thank you, very professional and informative.

[@devildigger1404]

Excellent and straight to the point !

[@Klassiccycles]

Great video! Very clear and precise. Thank you

[@delorean1]

You're very welcome!

[@thedieselpig4448]

You can turn the copper post around. It’s two sided. Great video!

[@delorean1]

Thanks for the tip!

[@JBPRUNTY]

Very Good Video ... thanks for sharing ! ( I have the exact same problem on my 78 shovel ) : (

[@delorean1]

Glad it helped

[@JoseluisRodriguez-zy7zw]

Muy bien esplicado gracias colega

[@williamanthony5021]

Young Fellow awesome channel glad I subscribed everything you do is choice AND THANSK Wild Bill

[@delorean1]

Glad you enjoy it. Thanks.

[@rickpope6737]

Great vid! Thanks

[@delorean1]

Glad it was helpful.

[@kidcurry3773]

Informative indeed

[@user-jp4ff8gd1k]

Well narrated

[@garynardelli9981]

Good video. FYI USE A SURINGE WITH SILACONE

[@SWATT101]

Next job on my agenda

[@jasonbruno6084]

Top notch 👍

[@delorean1]

Thank you.

[@JoseluisRodriguez-zy7zw]

Oro puro .

[@dennytuma]

didn't you forget the lock washer on the solenoid stud

[@user-iv6yq2fb1t]

Great job very helpful!

[@rickyevans3358]

Great content. I recently acquired a 1969 electraglide from my father in law. When I press the start button, sometimes the start will click sometimes it wont. If I press starter button in and hold, eventually it will try to turn over. Starter works intermittently while pressing the button. Should I do the solenoid repair as you have done. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

[@delorean1]

It seems to point to the solenoid, its worth checking.

[@PaulKarpowicz]

every so often my starter will just keep running till I disconnect my battery.....would that be a selenoid problem? or maybe a relay?

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

👍👍👍👍

[@rusoperformancerd5306]

It happened to me that I saw that it was broken where the key is located, I don't know, now the automatic doesn't work, could that be it?

[@delorean1]

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[@mini59me24]

I have a similar problem that I am struggling getting solved. I only get one click and it seem to come from the starter relay. If I tap the relay while pressing the starter button it generally engage. When I replace the relay it works for a couple of weeks/months but then the issue resurfaces. really bugs me and I dont know what/how to resolve this :( ('81 FLHC)

[@delorean1]

Strange. Have you tested these relays outside the bike to rule them out as an issue.

[@mini59me24]

@@delorean1 Cant fault the relays - but seem to point to just that

[@d.michaelalderman313]

15:17 15:17 check the ground between the battery solenoid and the starter battery is mounted in rubber it will not ground efficiently running ground wire from your battery ground to your starter ground

[@jerrybigrig]

😎👍😎

[@rafc843]

The Amf tool part number is 2X4X1FT 😂

[@delorean1]

its 8675309

[@lawnboyfromhell]

The terrible chrome cover is not different from any aftermarket supplier, I've been fixing old Harleys for 30+ years, and if anything, it seems like the stuff they sell is getting worse. To be fair though, the 9 year old Chinese kid that built that cover has never been anywhere even remotely close to a real Harley. The people that sell this stuff are not the ones who have to install it, and when you go to send it back, the postage and hassle isn't worth the trouble, so they win. Just about anything I ever get has somehow had to be modified to get it to work, and if not, it becomes part of my expensive shiny stuff in my garbage can.

[@rusoperformancerd5306]

It happened to me that I saw that it was broken where the key is located, I don't know, now the automatic doesn't work, could that be it?

[@delorean1]

I don’t know what you are trying to say.

[@rusoperformancerd5306]

It happened to me that I saw that it was broken where the key is located, I don't know, now the automatic doesn't work, could that be it?

[@delorean1]

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