It's like watching a laidback doctor..doing open heart surgery..dude..never gits upset over anything.....just calmed and cool........thats what I dig about Mike.....his old school...cool..👍😎
That ‘screw installer’, as you called it, is the only other one I’ve ever seen other than the one I got from my dad about 60 years ago. When you picked it up I thought to myself “I know what he’s going to do with that”.
Those old brass carbs are so pretty when they're cleaned up. A little too much coffee? Nah, can't happen. As I get older, some of my fine motor skills may be lacking but I can still stick my hand in to a tight space and maneuver a bolt in while my adult kids boggle and constantly ask how I do that magic trick.
Your dad and mine could have been good neighbours, but for distance. I owe mine like you owe yours. From my side had he watched me trying to deal with that choke ball and spring, it might have been "the mind and the body do not get on well together." but with a smile, bless him. Bless you and the camera man too, 'cause you combine to make me happy.
I like 'em and have them both ways. My Knuckle actually has a beautifully chromed one. My hat is off to the pro that did the job. It's perfect and operates perfectly.
Importing that old Pan is getting closer and closer and I cant get enough of these vids of yours. Especially on the old bikes. You make it look so easy to pull apart and fix/clean up. 👍
@@pacificmike9501 ya but few are properly tuned . I can listen to the exoust and tell you if it needs richened or leaned or advanced or retarded. 90% are off and 50% are way off kinda like weman.lol
These videos are cool. I end up wanting them to be longer. This one reminds me of my teenage years in the 1970s. If we had a friend that needed a carb or a brake cylinder or whatnot rebuilt, we'd find a property owner who had a shed and a few tools, buy him some beer, and go over and do the job there. Those were really precious times, which molded some of my future life.
Gotta love the brass, old school patience with those small pieces.. I might have said a couple 4 letter words during reassembly.. thanks for the video.
As an FYI, if you are using Berryman's (the stuff in the white 1-gallon "dunk tank") don't stir it up. A lot of folks stir it, thinking it needs to be mixed up, then don't understand why their shop stinks for a few days. The stuff has water (or something else) floating on top as a "vapor barrier" to the heavier cleaner, so stirring it up just makes it stink and doesn't help with cleaning.
Excellent work camera man I felt like Mike was about to elbow me when I had my face down by that beautiful carburetor Thanks for another excellent video
I'm a music "appreciator." I know what a National is. I do have friends that play them. When I had my shop, we had live music every Thursday Night during the Summer months. Music and Harleys go together. The music stand holds a service manual. A 1936 National has got to be an incredible instrument.
Getting back to that 1956 thing. My uncle used to say that about what he called his 56 Harley. It was really a 57. Last of the hardtails. Somehow he was able to purchase it in Oct 1956 from Wilkes Harley Davidson in Barre VT. Before they were released to the public.Point being we like rigid frames. Best wishes Mike.
I agree when cleaned up the m-74 along with all the linkerts are beautiful carbs but on my '55 panhead when I changed to a pre-cv keihin I went from 25 to 40 mpg. I do run a mtp-35 with an adjustable mainjet on my 40 knuckle which is better but the new carbs just work better. I get it if you are going to ride a 100 miles a year on your garage queen it doesn't make a difference. This is by no means an indictment on your efforts but just an alternative to someone who wants to ride these marvels. Excellent rebuild video. Colder weather is coming even in the high desert.
I've ridden all over with my 52 Pan with an M74-B. But then, she's got a real nice one and I always use modern high flowing air filters on them. Same on my Knuckle. Both motors are 74 inch, with a few modifications. They are both super smooth, high mileage makers.
Great video, Mike. Amazing to me, that with all the mods done to that old pan over the years, that it still has the original carb. So many people just threw an S&S on it. Which is not an automatic cure all.
I enjoy your videos and learn a lot from your approach even though I’m A Brit bike guy and know nothing about Harleys I would really like an early iron head sportster in stock condition!
Very few of them around "in stock condition." They are cool. Certain models and certain years have become quite collectable. Like anything else, if you're really interested, become knowledgeable. There are some real treasures out there. I have a real soft spot for the XLCH models. I did have a 77 XLCR with almost no miles on it. Have fun.
I wondered about the spring-loaded screw starter. I have one that hasn't been out of my tool box since breaker points went away. You know--like 45 years. LOL!
Hello from a rainy Sweden. Nice to see how that old carb turn out very nice👍. But i can see that it is not a work that i could do. My hands shake to much to put in those small parts and such. But i don't have a carb like that anyway. Have a nice day both of you. Kjell Blomstrand🇸🇪.
You were correct in the last video. That is the carb my friend 's panhead had. I recall it being that color, but I was unaware it was a brass body. His and the one in your vid here are the only two I recall ever seeing. Because so many install other carbs/SS carb. I'll bet that old carb is worth some $$ to the original equipment/collector guys. FWIW these must be a pretty good carb for a pan, because my friends panhead was pretty darn fast running one of them.
They're a great all around, including "hot rod," carburetor. The only reason I ever go to a different carburetor on Knuckles and Pans is a big displacement engine that requires something larger. It's so nice to not change jets, to reach down and simply turn a few clicks at higher or lower altitudes. Once you're used to them, you realize how much they'll teach you. Just beautiful old technology. There are bunches of these carburetors around.
Another great video Mike. I'm curious to see if you happen to know an old friend of mine... Dan "Fuzzy" Quinntana? I'm not 100% on his last name, We all just called him Fuzzy! LoL. You remind me of him with all of your knowledge and manner of teaching. TY
Good morning Mr Pacific, Cameraman Mike, hope all is going well. First time I've seen this carb be rebuilt and got a say, what a beautiful piece of history, back when things were made to last and obviously, they do. Man, completely off subject but I would have loved to hang around you with you for just one day back in the 70's, unfortunately I was born in 78' but if I had a time machine, we'd be riding around on our knuckle, flathead or maybe pan talking about how much business you are getting from the shovels haha. It's funny how times change, with Harley's or AMF shovel's almost putting them out of business and a desperate attempt to save face with "project Nova", thankfully it never launched. Now, the Shovel is one of the most sought out engines on the market and Mr Pacific knows how to fix all of AMF's flaws. What's this have to do with the video, absolutely nothing lol, I just think you are such a good person and I'm hoping, as I said a thousands times, to meet you, shake your hand, take a picture and ride two abreast, bar to bar, side by each. That, would be one of my biggest highlights in life. You can't put a price history, as this knowledge and skill set to be passed down from generation to generation is priceless. Take care of yourself Mike
Wow! Thank You. The seventies were the seventies. This is now. There are so many people building bikes. The younger set is having a ball with this stuff. It's not a bad time, just different. When I'm riding an old bike down a back road, it's whatever year I think it is. AMF saved a failing company with worn out tooling and technology really taking off. Think about this: Electronics was a new thing and failing in every industry. Ignitions and charging systems didn't stand up to heat or moisture. It went on in every industry. That certainly wasn't AMF's fault. I bought my AMF new in '78. It's a 77 FLH. We're still in love. Earlier bikes took more routine maintenance. I try to respect the developments. But, if we want to have fun, the best time is NOW. I look forward to meeting you. You never know when or where.
IIRC General Tool made those screw starters & also recall seeing them at Sears in Craftsman brand a long time ago...Blue Point might carry them.???...Ferrous & Nonferrous versions IIRC = magnetic vs. device that applies tension to slotted screw...Also remember one for nonferrous Phillips & "Reed & Prince" screws that applied tension in 4 outward directions...
@@pacificmike9501 Those specialty tools sure make certain tasks much easier...Little research = Amazon has similar screw starter tools listed ...not sure if it's same quality of the old USA made...IDK? Hopefully info will help any viewer that wants one...> In my area always had trouble finding even more common tools or fasteners before the "interwebz" existed... Recall burning up 3 or 4 tanks of gas looking for standard (fractional) thread stainless socket head cap screws(AKA Allen heads) Every area hardware & auto parts store = black oxide & metric were everywhere but no standard in even zinc plate....
@@pacificmike9501 All i know are old carbs on cars (One/two barrel like on my 59 283 ) and nothing about FI much less EFI. I can fix a carb but am totally ignorant of electronics. But I love em for sure. Thanks for sharing your knowledge !
that carb really cleaned up nice ! when i watch this i can't help but wonder how somebody figured out how to make this all work while designing it . must requres a verty different brain than mine. :)
Well now I’m having a debate one what carburetor to run on my panhead chopper. That linkart looks so good but I was also thinking the S&S super would be good then I found out lectron makes one for the old panhead too. Too many choices and I only have one engine
I can't really imagine needing thread lock on any intake system pieces. Any small flakes that might break loose could potentially gum up fuel passages I would think. They never instructed us to do so in any classes I've taken.
Hello Mike Just put a Rubber float in my Linkert M74 and now start and runs a lot better. Can you show how to adjust high and low speed needles when running. Thanks your the BEST
I'll certainly will show it when we start up the Pan. We have shown it in past videos, but we'll show it again. With the engine running, adjust the idle mixture in one click at a time, until it idles smoothly. Then adjust the high speed needle while running down the road. This will take a little practice. You start out rich, then you lean it out by turning the needles in one click at a time. This done with engine warm. Go to our RU-vid homepage and click on the word "videos." It's in there, but, we'll show it again on startup as soon as we get there.
Hey Mike! Very good video. Quick question would a 1985 Softail FXST come factory with the cruise control screw/knob under the throttle housing or is that an aftermarket mod? Ive tried to search the Internet for it but cant seem to find an answer. Thanks again for all your help and information, I feel much more comfortable with my Harley knowledge now because of you. Happy Thanksgiving. 👍
Hey Mike, this is a bit off topic, does a 79 rotary top trans have a provision for a Speedo cable, or is the cable driven by the wheel unit? I am converting an fx to an fl basically. I think the dash and Speedo are from a 75 fl , is there an issue with ratios as well? I hope that's enough info, any insight would be greatly appreciated. 4 speed rotary "cowpie" trans, 74 inch engine, 16 inch wheels, stock gearing. Thanks my friend! Love what you guys do! (Funny how you guys are all Mike's, seems like all the Harley guys here are Dave's, lol!)
Okay, I'm not sure. Look at the case. If there's no place for the drive to plug in, you're stuck with a front wheel drive speedometer. If that's the case, you'll have to decide what wheel size you want to run and that would decide which part number to use for the drive. In other words, if you're running a 130 X 16 tire. Pick the drive and speedo for an FL. If you're running a 21" wheel, pick speedo and drive for a FXWG. It's just "cross referencing."
@@pacificmike9501 I never broke a leg, but my old '54 Pan DID launch me over the handlebars a few times until I learned to manipulate that distributor. P.S. Great video again, Mike.
Thank You. My 80" Indian Chief had a 4 13/16" stroke and a long kicker arm. That arm with its gear ratio on it turned the motor quite a ways every time you kicked it over. For some odd reason, I kicked it over without retarding the timing. Let's just say "I wasn't thinking." I did got to a chiropractor after it kicked me. I needed my right hip removed from my ribcage.
