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Old 05-03-2008, 09:44 PM
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I have a 1974 Sportster that ran just fine until one day it started clicking when I hit the ignition. I charged the battery and started just fine. The next day I went to start it and just the starter is spinning. I checked all the connections and the starter solenoid and nothing still. I would appreciate any help I can get.
 
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If the starter is just spinning and not turning the engine, you need a new starter drive clutch.
 
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Old 05-04-2008, 07:44 AM
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try the IH forum.......pretty dry bunch there, but lots of knowledge......lots of folks on this forum wren't around yet in the IH days, let alone give advice......check out a guy named pinion over there,,,he's good


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I have a 1974 Sportster that ran just fine until one day it started clicking when I hit the ignition. I charged the battery and started just fine. The next day I went to start it and just the starter is spinning. I checked all the connections and the starter solenoid and nothing still. I would appreciate any help I can get.
 
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