Harley Davidson Electra Glide FL/FLH, Super Glide FX/FXE/FXEF/FXS (1978 1/2 to 1980). Service manual - page 6
sensor body as shown in figure 5*18. At this point
the retarded front cylinder ignition spark occurs. A circuit tester,
such as a 12-volt light bulb {No. 57) can be used to determine the exact
point of ignition firing as follows: Disconnect the blue wire from the
ignition coil primary terminal and connect test light to this terminal
and to end of removed blue wire.
Loosen timer plate screws (5) just enough to shift timer plate (4) using
a screwdriver in notch (6). so light goes on or off when piston top dead
center timing mark is aligned in inspection hole (9) as shown in figure
5-19. Tighten screws (5) to 12 to 16 in.-lbs. torque.
When reinstalling the control module and timer
compartment cover, make sure that wires are not pinched between the
control module and internal components.
DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING
REMOVING IGNITION TIMER COMPONENTS (Figure 5-21)
Remove ignition timer cover screws (1), cover (2) and ignition module
(3). Remove timer plate screws (4) and washers (5). Remove trigger rotor
bolt (6) and pull trigger
