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Generator gear

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by 72 Ironhead XLH, Jun 17, 2008.

  1. 72 Ironhead XLH

    72 Ironhead XLH Active Member

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    for those of us who still have the gen. when it comes time to shim the cams,
    you can use the teflon washers that come with auto oil pan drain plugs to use on the gen idler gear.
    72 Ironhead XLH, Jun 17, 2008
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    I use the steel shims,on my 75,in fact my manual calls for steel shims ,you can get them in thicknesses of .005 and .007.The end play for my bike is....001-.005.....I think yours would be the same....
    whacker, Jun 18, 2008
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    If your talking about the intermediate gear,my book says a fiber washer,must not be too critical then...
    whacker, Jun 18, 2008
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    teflon

    re-read the post and meant to say generator drive gear. steel for the cams.
    72 Ironhead XLH, Jun 19, 2008
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    The drive gear for the generator is called the intermediate gear,the book says it has a fiber washer.....
    whacker, Jun 19, 2008
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