Har-D
Member
Can someone go through the mechanical event details that occur when starting my 1986 Softail Custom?
I think I am ok on some steps, but need more detail on what is happening inside the primary case.
1. turn ignition switch on - juice provided to starter switch.
2. press starter button - juice flows to relay.
3. relay closes to allow juice to flow to solenoid small post.
4. solenoid windings magnetize and plunger slides up to contact washer with 2 large posts allowing battery juice to flow to starter motor - starter motor turns.
5. Now from here I am losing it...
What happens inside? What happens after starter motor starts turning? I know there is a pinion/starter gear that moves to engage the clutch gear but how is it forced onto the gear? What makes it slide off after the engine fires up? Can someone list out details of sequences that occur?
Thanks. This info will really help me -and I am sure others. I am having a tough time with my starter system.
I think I am ok on some steps, but need more detail on what is happening inside the primary case.
1. turn ignition switch on - juice provided to starter switch.
2. press starter button - juice flows to relay.
3. relay closes to allow juice to flow to solenoid small post.
4. solenoid windings magnetize and plunger slides up to contact washer with 2 large posts allowing battery juice to flow to starter motor - starter motor turns.
5. Now from here I am losing it...
What happens inside? What happens after starter motor starts turning? I know there is a pinion/starter gear that moves to engage the clutch gear but how is it forced onto the gear? What makes it slide off after the engine fires up? Can someone list out details of sequences that occur?
Thanks. This info will really help me -and I am sure others. I am having a tough time with my starter system.