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Reply #150 on: June 18, 2017, 11:22:07 am
Hi Andreas,

I don't know if this helps but these are the only wiring references I can find.

Regards Charles
1955 Indian Tomahawk 500 twin
1958 Indian Chief 700 twin (SMPB 9002 the 2nd ever made)
1960 Indian Chief 700 twin
1964 Interceptor Mk1 750 twin
1967 Interceptor Mk1A 750 twin
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Reply #151 on: June 19, 2017, 05:28:08 am
Here is a general 6v wiring diagram.

Regards Charles
1955 Indian Tomahawk 500 twin
1958 Indian Chief 700 twin (SMPB 9002 the 2nd ever made)
1960 Indian Chief 700 twin
1964 Interceptor Mk1 750 twin
1967 Interceptor Mk1A 750 twin
1994 Bullet Deluxe 570 long stroke single
2018 Interceptor 650


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Reply #152 on: June 19, 2017, 06:04:04 pm
Hi Charles,
sorry, If I was a little missleading. What I ment was an original harness from one of your Chiefs.
It could have been one came with an original but unusable harness that'd be good for "research" ;)

How to wire the Chief I know, but not exactly, how it was done by Lucas. Although I've gotten much further thanks to Oran.
Andreas


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Reply #153 on: June 20, 2017, 06:17:18 am
Ok I understand, one Chief is nearly rebuilt - a friend is rebuilding it for me not sure what is happening with the loom but I believe it was fine (-ish).

I will give him a call and find out.

Regards Charles
1955 Indian Tomahawk 500 twin
1958 Indian Chief 700 twin (SMPB 9002 the 2nd ever made)
1960 Indian Chief 700 twin
1964 Interceptor Mk1 750 twin
1967 Interceptor Mk1A 750 twin
1994 Bullet Deluxe 570 long stroke single
2018 Interceptor 650


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Reply #154 on: June 20, 2017, 08:33:46 am
That'd be great! ;D


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Reply #155 on: June 22, 2017, 02:47:05 am
Hi Andreas, the Chief being rebuilt did not come with a harness, and my other Chief is in storage and not accessible at the moment, soz.

Cheers Charles
1955 Indian Tomahawk 500 twin
1958 Indian Chief 700 twin (SMPB 9002 the 2nd ever made)
1960 Indian Chief 700 twin
1964 Interceptor Mk1 750 twin
1967 Interceptor Mk1A 750 twin
1994 Bullet Deluxe 570 long stroke single
2018 Interceptor 650


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Reply #156 on: June 22, 2017, 08:35:16 am
Too bad. Do you know, when it will be again? Do you maybe have pictures?
Andreas


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Reply #157 on: June 23, 2017, 01:41:30 am
I might be able to access it in a couple of weeks, I will try to get photos.

Have you asked Hitchcocks about the Super Meteor harness they sell and if it would fit a Chief?

Regards Charles

MAIN HARNESS COIL IGNITION Code: 1646
Price: £45.00
1955 Indian Tomahawk 500 twin
1958 Indian Chief 700 twin (SMPB 9002 the 2nd ever made)
1960 Indian Chief 700 twin
1964 Interceptor Mk1 750 twin
1967 Interceptor Mk1A 750 twin
1994 Bullet Deluxe 570 long stroke single
2018 Interceptor 650


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Reply #158 on: June 23, 2017, 11:55:16 am
I asked them for nearly everything, from photos to old pieces or basicly all kind of info, but according to them they don't have any!

Also, all the new harnesses they sell are new fashioned with crimped connectors and wrapped, instead of soldered connectors and braided.
So long,
Andreas


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Reply #159 on: June 29, 2017, 07:39:52 pm
Gave a shot at seat No. 6. Until now it looks pretty good. This time I will just fold a small part and weld the sides to it.










So long,
Andreas


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Reply #160 on: July 03, 2017, 04:24:43 pm
Yesterday was the only productiv day of the weekend! I was able to continue work on the seat and also the clutch. First I had to modify the sprocket lock nut, as I have three of them by now, that don't fit :o
So I made one fit and set it in place, the primary of course had to move for that procedure. But now all should be fine around there!





Then I removed the linings from the old friction plates and bolted them together with the steel plates(loosely, so alignment is still possible), to get a locking tool for the clutch. I also gave the basket some new friction linings and bearing cages, as the old ones were done for:







So long,
Andreas


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Reply #161 on: July 09, 2017, 10:13:54 am
Mühsam ernährt sich das Eichhörnchen:
("The squirrel works hard to feed", or: Little by little, the bird builds its nest) ;)




Some retouching at the creases, finish the brackets (front one is too long, but of course already drilled  >:( ) and then rivet and weld. God willing (or whoever is responsible) I'll be able to sand blast and paint it the next week (I know, I do say that again and again :'( )!
So long,
Andreas


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Reply #162 on: July 09, 2017, 04:19:44 pm
One day you will suddenly notice that there are no remaining jobs to do...

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Reply #163 on: July 09, 2017, 04:50:34 pm
To quote Buddy Holly:

That'll be the day when I die ;)


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Reply #164 on: July 09, 2017, 05:34:06 pm
I had a friend come by and we checked the compression.... and it's GOOD.
The spark in so so but she fired right up with a shot of starting fluid.

When might I expect the wiring harness?

Oran