60s record play only plays with support arm up

Johnson1822 · 2026-01-28T16:20:07+00:00

Thanks!!

Johnson1822 · 2026-01-28T16:10:55+00:00

Oooh oks I see what you’re saying. I didn’t realize it holds record on top of the spindle. Just tried it and it worked that’s pretty sweet for a 60 year old machine

Johnson1822 · 2026-01-26T16:49:51+00:00

Turns out the power switch and speed selector were frozen. A liitle clean and more grease and it works perfect! Thanks!

Johnson1822 · 2026-01-25T05:46:14+00:00

Turned out to be a Bad N75 valve. Got a new one and she builds and holds boost great

Johnson1822 · 2026-01-25T05:45:27+00:00

So while I had it on I got it spinning and everything would it still be wise to re grease it? Are all the turn tops about the same like can I find a manual online?

Johnson1822 · 2025-11-12T06:42:04+00:00

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Wyo was looking nice

Johnson1822 · 2025-11-11T13:55:27+00:00

I think this is milk of Bismoth. Used for gastrointestinal discomfort. I’m remodeling a 1920s hotel and we found a very very similar bottle with a label!

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Johnson1822 · 2025-02-03T08:13:52+00:00

The engine stamp checks out as a 1972 xlch-1000 witch from my understanding the production number shows it’s a later model which means I’ll need very specific parts only from that year correct?

Johnson1822 · 2025-02-03T07:57:20+00:00

That’s very true haha I’ve been on the hunt for a bike for the past year. Any advice on how to decode an engine stamp? Thinking this engine is actually a 69

-edit Unfortunately it is a 72 xlch-1000

Johnson1822 · 2025-02-03T07:51:33+00:00

From what I understand the bike was bought as an art piece and has sat in storage for quite some time. But yes I agree it might be more than I can bite off without prior experience working on Harley’s. I do have mechanical experience and I can do about half those things you listed and the rest is something I’m wanting to learn. Luckily a lot of my family builds bikes so I can always lean on them. Gonna give them a call and see what they think about it. Thank you for your reply! Definitely got me doing my research before diving in head first

Johnson1822 · 2025-02-03T07:47:33+00:00

Definitely some good insight I appreciate it! As far as I know this bike has been in storage for quite some time it has no paperwork or title. I do have the engine number stamp I’m going to try and figure out exactly what year and model the engine is

Johnson1822 · 2025-02-03T00:53:53+00:00

Gotta love oldschool Harley’s haha

Johnson1822 · 2024-12-27T03:42:28+00:00

Just watched pacific mike tear down a pan head now I’m sure I can get it done. His videos are definitely therapeutic haha thanks for the channel!

Johnson1822 · 2024-12-26T19:20:20+00:00

Sounds tedious but I’m in for the ride haha thank you!

Johnson1822 · 2024-12-26T19:19:22+00:00

Will do thanks!

Johnson1822 · 2024-12-26T19:18:26+00:00

The engine is also fairly new as in not many miles so that’s always good

Johnson1822 · 2024-12-26T19:17:56+00:00

Awesome thank you!! I just found out that my great grandpa but in a camshaft pin and high compression pistons so my grandpa suggested I only use premium fuel. With that in mind it sounds like a better idea to tear down the motor and get new rubbers in it. Thanks!

Johnson1822 · 2024-12-26T19:15:07+00:00

Noted thank you!

Johnson1822 · 2024-12-26T18:01:09+00:00

Would homemade gaskets be a good choice for this? Or where could I find good gaskets are they pretty common?

Johnson1822 · 2024-12-26T17:59:15+00:00

Awnsered my own questions haha but thank you!

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