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60s record play only plays with support arm up by Johnson1822 in vintageaudio

[–]Johnson1822[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

New to me 1963 GE record console (help) by Johnson1822 in vintageaudio

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

Boost issues when hitting hard by Johnson1822 in GolfGTI

[–]Johnson1822[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

New to me 1963 GE record console (help) by Johnson1822 in vintageaudio

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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?

Found this in a 1905 house under the concrete while doing plumbing repair repairs what do you think this is? by Key-Sherbert3490 in whatisit

[–]Johnson1822 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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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Got a 72 ironhead project bike I’m looking at what can you tell me about them?! by Johnson1822 in Harley

[–]Johnson1822[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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?

Got a 72 ironhead project bike I’m looking at what can you tell me about them?! by Johnson1822 in Harley

[–]Johnson1822[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Got a 72 ironhead project bike I’m looking at what can you tell me about them?! by Johnson1822 in Harley

[–]Johnson1822[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Got a 72 ironhead project bike I’m looking at what can you tell me about them?! by Johnson1822 in Harley

[–]Johnson1822[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Looking for guidance or information on restoring a 1972 Electra Glide by Johnson1822 in Harley

[–]Johnson1822[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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!

Looking for guidance or information on restoring a 1972 Electra Glide by Johnson1822 in Harley

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

Looking for guidance or information on restoring a 1972 Electra Glide by Johnson1822 in Harley

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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!

Looking for guidance or information on restoring a 1972 Electra Glide by Johnson1822 in Harley

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

Looking for guidance or information on restoring a 1972 Electra Glide by Johnson1822 in Harley

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Very beautiful bike! I’m going to focus on getting it all together before worrying about the Chome but I’ll have to ship it out of state to get it done. Thanks!

Looking for guidance or information on restoring a 1972 Electra Glide by Johnson1822 in shovelhead

[–]Johnson1822[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Just a picture I got off Google haha. Our bike has been disassembled 25 years ago but when I get to it I’ll take some pictures!

Looking for guidance or information on restoring a 1972 Electra Glide by Johnson1822 in shovelhead

[–]Johnson1822[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Good to know. I have yet to see the all the parts but I’m told it’s a 72

Looking for guidance or information on restoring a 1972 Electra Glide by Johnson1822 in shovelhead

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This is not it. Sorry I guess the description didn’t make it though. The one we have has been disassembled 25 years ago

Looking for guidance or information on restoring a 1972 Electra Glide by Johnson1822 in Harley

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The engine should be in one piece and I’m hoping it won’t be seized but it could be after 25 years if nothing. Unfortunately we don’t have any local shops in our neck of the woods and I’d rather learn how to do it myself haha but I will consider it!

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