Harley Davidson Electra Glide FL/FLH, Super Glide FX/FXE/FXEF/FXS (1978 1/2 to 1980). Service manual — page 6

sensor body as shown in figure 5*18. At this point the retarded front cylinder ignition spark occurs. A circuit tester, such as a 12-volt light bulb {No. 57) can be used to determine the exact point of ignition firing as follows: Disconnect the blue wire from the ignition coil primary terminal and connect test light to this terminal and to end of removed blue wire.

Loosen timer plate screws (5) just enough to shift timer plate (4) using a screwdriver in notch (6). so light goes on or off when piston top dead center timing mark is aligned in inspection hole (9) as shown in figure 5-19. Tighten screws (5) to 12 to 16 in.-lbs. torque.

When reinstalling the control module and timer compartment cover, make sure that wires are not pinched between the control module and internal components.



DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING

REMOVING IGNITION TIMER COMPONENTS (Figure 5-21)

Remove ignition timer cover screws (1), cover (2) and ignition module (3). Remove timer plate screws (4) and washers (5). Remove trigger rotor bolt (6) and pull trigger

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