HOW TO INSTALL LEVER ACTION SOLENOID ELIMINATOR / HERE'S WHAT I HAD TO DO

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. This week we decided to install a new "Lever Action Solenoid Eliminator" on Gus's Old Shovelhead. Looks cool, should be good if it works. If only it fit like it should. The more aftermarket parts I use the more I am detesting them. They look cool, sound great but will it even fit and work? Its like Russian Roulette. Pull the trigger and see what happens. So here's how I handled this new part. Hopefully it will help others out there to get it installed.
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@itsmytimeletsgo 4 месяца назад

Hope you enjoy it. Give it a like and feel free to comment!!

@B_Simple_2 4 месяца назад

Grab your pencils, ladies and gents... This is the stuff that's not in the instructions for that cool piece you just bought. Thanks for another great video Ralph!!

@itsmytimeletsgo 4 месяца назад

Thanks. Looks cool and hope it works as well. Instructions were pretty vauge to say the least. Thanks for commenting.

@scottbrunnerbrunner7410 8 дней назад

Thank you ! I struggled with this and wasn't sure if the washers would work for me then saw this

@itsmytimeletsgo 7 дней назад

You are very welcome. Glad I could help you out. Thanks for commenting.

@IronBonnies 2 месяца назад

Thanks Ralph. One of those is on my shopping list, now I know how to fit it. Thanks again.

@itsmytimeletsgo 2 месяца назад

It seems to work ok. Best suited for belt drives but as long as you seal it up should work for others. Thanks for commenting.

@SlickHeadCustomCycles 4 месяца назад

I just ran to the patent office and already filed a patent on your paper gasket design, got it approved- and the kicker is, it says it’s my time let’s go , all over it!! 👍.

@itsmytimeletsgo 4 месяца назад

Ha Ha Thanks Slick. Hope it helps a few people out. Thanks for commenting.

@ChelseaLanza 2 месяца назад

this video was exactly what I was looking for

@itsmytimeletsgo Месяц назад

So glad I was able to help you out with this. They seem to work ok and we will see as Gus runs his more. I am keepin an eye on it as they are a nice unit to eliminate the solenoid problems. Good luck and Thanks for commenting.

@edZILLA64 4 месяца назад

Good video, Ralph. Ive had issues with aftermarket parts before. Good job.

@itsmytimeletsgo 4 месяца назад

We all have for sure Ed. Hoping this helps some people out going this way. Thanks for commenting.

@hippieschoppercorner 4 месяца назад

That was a good video Ralph and it's doing good numbers as well man. Congratulations. I'm outta town for a bit doing some TOP SECRET stuff but ill be back soon

@itsmytimeletsgo 4 месяца назад

Thanks Hip. Yes numbers are coming up but a long way to go to ever catch you ha ha. Play Safe out there and have fun!! Thanks for commenting! Appreciated!

@RatsAndFunTV 2 месяца назад

Thank you. That will help me to put it better than i have done. And that explain me why that don't work correctly.

@itsmytimeletsgo 2 месяца назад

You are welcome. Glad it helped you out. Thanks for commenting.

@kenrahn3548 4 месяца назад

Appreciate the video I've had mine for a couple years and had no problems.

@itsmytimeletsgo 4 месяца назад

Great to hear . Thanks for letting me and others know! Thanks for commenting!

@johnpintavalle270 2 месяца назад

Thank you very much. It was much appreciated and you wouldn't happen to have a photo on how you mounted the relay?

@itsmytimeletsgo 2 месяца назад

I mounted the relay on the rear of the oil tank. kit comes with wiring instructions. Thanks for commenting.

@terrymassey7619 4 месяца назад

Another good one Ralph👍🤘

@itsmytimeletsgo 4 месяца назад

Thanks Terry. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting.

@itsmytimeletsgo 4 месяца назад

Loving all the comments and feed back. Keep them coming!

@Fuzzbucket3358 2 месяца назад

Thank you. I've been fighting with mine for a mth. 😂

@itsmytimeletsgo 2 месяца назад

You are welcome. Glad I could be of help. Thanks for commenting.

@tld522 4 месяца назад

Holy cow!!!!! I never even knew this existed!!!!!! Wow!!!!!

@itsmytimeletsgo 4 месяца назад

Cool little item. Hopefully it will work as advertized. Don't feel liek tearing it agart again ha ha. Thanks for commenting Tbone.

@moustachemike7128 4 месяца назад

Ran into the same problems and it sits in the box still...lol..some day i might dabble with it ..thanks for sharing ..One of the biggest problem i had was dealing with starter run-a-way..had to do the old chiness fire drill to shut it down before melting the solenoid.. but i got that fixed . i hope..

@itsmytimeletsgo 4 месяца назад

Over run can be a big problem with some solenoild systems. Hopefully this will eliminate that. haven't powered up yet. We will see. Thanks for commenting.

@garylansinger16 16 дней назад

That was helpful

@itsmytimeletsgo 16 дней назад

Glad I could help out. Thanks for commenting!

@jerrybigrig9475 4 месяца назад

😎👍😎 . Thanks ..

@itsmytimeletsgo 4 месяца назад

Thanks Jerry. Thanks for commenting.

@snscustomsltd7331 4 месяца назад

I think mine can with an O-Ring. I’ll go have look at the shovel in a bit.

@itsmytimeletsgo 4 месяца назад

Made it work, mine never came with an "O" ring. Thanks for commenting.

@bfpeake933 4 месяца назад

Been watching you for a bit now, good straightforward stuff. As for the solenoid upgrade, maybe ya think that spacer you left out had anything to do with the 3 washers you had to add? 🙄🤔😉 maybe not...lol. and again, thanks for the vids. God was in a good mood when he made the Shovelhead (and forgives the haters 😂

@itsmytimeletsgo 4 месяца назад

If the spacer was used it owuld have leaked everywhere I am sure. Also it would have made the bendix stick out even farther and hit the ring gear. Trial and error to get it right. Thanks for commenting.

@georgiahillbilly6150 4 месяца назад

Thx man good content 👍

@itsmytimeletsgo 4 месяца назад

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting.

@intrudervs Месяц назад

Awesome video thank you. Have you tried it yet? Works? I was concerned about the bendix riding the ring gear and figured to use some washers but i wasn't sure.

@itsmytimeletsgo Месяц назад

It seemed to function ok but has not had a lot of use yet. We will see what the future brings. The washers are what made it work properly. Thanks for commenting.

@bmp72 4 месяца назад

fitted mine without gasket... that's a Sturgis for you

@itsmytimeletsgo 4 месяца назад

Yes be ok for a belt drive. How did it work for you? Thanks for commenting.

@bmp72 4 месяца назад

@@itsmytimeletsgo Same as for you: I needed a bunch of washers to get the arm that moves the gear in the correct position. As far as wiring goes, I shorted out the starter button on the handle bar and installed the lever wire on the ground side of the small relais. Then I mounted the big relay underneath the battery box (this meant I could re-use the original thick black power wires). I installed it all a year ago and it’s been flawless. I also have an FXDG (twin belt wide glide) where I want to do the same, but I am still puzzling about the location of the big relais as the location underneath the battery box is blocked by the rear brake reservoir. But for this bike the original solenoid works still fine so am not in a rush .

@itsmytimeletsgo 4 месяца назад

@@bmp72 Thanks for the info. It might help others out there. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

@ChelseaLanza Месяц назад

Can you please explain the wiring? I’m have an 83 FLH and it has the square Bosch style relay that comes with the lever. I also need the round relay that looks similar to the stock solenoid to, correct? And does that relay get wired exactly like the stock solenoid that I’m removing?

@itsmytimeletsgo Месяц назад

No it is not the same but you can check out this link and there is a picture there of the wiring for the relay. www.harley-davidsonforums.com/threads/83-shovelhead-solenoid-installation.265177/#lg=thread-265177&slide=0 Hope this helps you out. Thanks for commenting.

@thomasborger6548 4 месяца назад

Is it not the same labor involved for the aftermarket to make a part correctly?

@itsmytimeletsgo 4 месяца назад

You would think so but it does not seem to matter. Cheap knock offs are a problem these days. Thanks for commenting.

@stefanreimuth3951 2 месяца назад

Love the video , how did you wire it up?

@itsmytimeletsgo 2 месяца назад

A seperate relay was included with the kit , to wire it to, with instructions. Thanks for the question and comment.

@stefanreimuth3951 Месяц назад

@@itsmytimeletsgo thank you l have to redo mine and set it up like you did with the washers my bike has been sitting for a few yrs and now l’m trying to get back to work on it again probably will be asking you a few more questions if you don’t mine

@itsmytimeletsgo Месяц назад

@@stefanreimuth3951 No problem. Good luck with the install. Thanks for commenting.

@Frndly_Nghbrhd_Towboat_Guy Месяц назад

Did the washers come with the kit? If not, what size are they?

@itsmytimeletsgo Месяц назад

No they do not. I think they are 5/16th washers. Just measure the shaft to be sure. Thanks for the question.

@tomconte1765 2 месяца назад

How well does it work??

@itsmytimeletsgo 2 месяца назад

If you mean the pull starter we will see over time. Thanks for commenting.

@kor3427 4 месяца назад

Let me guess...is this a York/Taiwan Tedd product?

@itsmytimeletsgo 4 месяца назад

Lets just say was not Harley. I do not like to speak about other companies specifically as they all have their problems. Thanks for commenting!

@shovelheaded4600 27 дней назад

How do I wire it ?

@itsmytimeletsgo 27 дней назад

Here is a link to a forum that has a picture of the wiring diagram. www.harley-davidsonforums.com/threads/83-shovelhead-solenoid-installation.265177/#lg=thread-265177&slide=0 hope this helps, good luck. Thanks for the question and commenting.

@alexaccica957 2 месяца назад

Hello from Michigan. I have video of our 1999 Merch finally back in service I would like to share. Do you have an email address I can forward the video? Thanks Alex

@itsmytimeletsgo 2 месяца назад

That sounds great congates! You can email me at ralph@itsmytimeletsgo.com Thanks for commenting.