long time no post. I just picked up a 1970 flh It has a kick only set up old crane hi 4 super E. I had problems with fuel fouled plugs took care of that made carb adjustments now I'm having trouble firing it up. it starts then stops kick kick kick etc. then back fire out carb. over again, im thinking it maybe ignition any any advise?

 

Many little gremlins could be the issue but you might check the advance unit, they've been known to stick/freeze and cause a boogaboo.

 

it seems like its the timing I have found so many wrongs with this bike like a 1/2 inch nut loose in the primary

 

Super 'E' is good, Crane Hi 4 jink (IMO.)

Get a Dyna S contactless point set up and check the jetting on the Super E ( I usually start with .028 intermediate and a .070 Main.)

 

If solid lifter-equipped, the pushrods may be too tight.
Scott

 

it had a 2.98 and 66 I put in a 72 and 2.98

 

..........and air/idle screw set at 1 1/2 turns out, with the accelerator pump at 3 turns out.
Yep, .295, and a .072 will cover a lot of ground.
Scott

 

my attention is on timing. best way to find top dead center?

 

I found 3 wire splices in the harness of electronic ign. from nose cone to coil real interesting set up I don't know how it ran at all there is no way I can used this unit again it looks like an older one. I have found so many interesting things on this bike from a 1/2 inch nut loose in primary to a 19mm long socket and Phillips screw driver in seat post. I see a new wiring harness in near future, still for $4000 not bad numbers matching.

 

The wiring on this bike looks like it is home made nothing matches the manual blade type fuses were installed it a mess. I have fouls that I can get a new harness. Where are the wire boards located?