Description
This 1948-1965 Harley Davidson Panhead Motorcycle Repair Manual by Clymer provides detailed service information, step-by-step repair instruction and maintenance specifications for the following 1948-1965 Harley-Davidson Panhead motorcycles; 1948-1965 Harley-Davidson Panheads E, 1948-1965 Harley-Davidson Panheads EL, 1948-1965 Harley-Davidson Panheads ELF, 1948-1965 Harley-Davidson Panheads ELS, 1948-1965 Harley-Davidson Panheads ES, 1948-1965 Harley-Davidson Panheads F, 1948-1965 Harley-Davidson Panheads FL, 1948-1965 Harley-Davidson Panheads FLE, 1948-1965 Harley-Davidson Panheads FLEF, 1948-1965 Harley-Davidson Panheads FLF, 1948-1965 Harley-Davidson Panheads FLH, 1948-1965 Harley-Davidson Panheads FLHF, 1948-1965 Harley-Davidson Panheads FLS, 1948-1965 Harley-Davidson Panheads FLSP,and 1948-1965 Harley-Davidson Panhead FS.
The range of years included in this Harley-Davidson Panhead Service Manual includes;
1948 1949
1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959
1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965
This 1948-1965 Harley-Davidson Panhead motorcycle repair manual includes everything you need to know to perform tune-up and routine maintenance on the engine, clutch and transmission, fuel and exhaust, ignition system, steering and suspension, wheels, brakes and tires, electrical system, frame and body of your Harley Davidson Panhead motorcycle. In this manual you will find complete wiring diagrams in addition to 528 pages of instructions and illustratrations.
QUICK REFERENCE DATA
CHAPTER ONE, GENERAL INFORMATION
Aftermarket equipment, Manual organization, Notes, cautions and warnings, Safety first, Service hints, Serial numbers, Parts and parts numbers, Torque specifications, Fasteners, Lubricants, Gasket sealer, Threadlock, Gasket remover, Expendable supplies, Basic hand tools, Test equipment, Precision measuring tools, Cleaning solvent, Other special tools, Mechanic’s tips, Ball bearing replacement, Oil seals
CHAPTER TWO, TROUBLESHOOTING
Operating requirements, Troubleshooting instruments, Testing electrical components, Emergency troubleshooting, Engine performance, Electric starting system (1965 Electra-Glide), Charging system, Voltage regulator (Delco-Remy), Ignition system, Fuel system, Engine noises, Engine lubrication, Clutch, Transmission, Electrical problems, Excessive vibration, Front suspension and steering, Brake problems
CHAPTER THREE, PERIODIC LUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP
Routine safety checks, Maintenance intervals, Cleaning your Harley, Tires and wheels, Periodic lubrication, Periodic maintenance, Non-scheduled maintenance, Tune-up, Breaker point ignition service, Carburetor adjustment, Storage
CHAPTER FOUR, ENGINE
Panhead engine overview, Service precautions, Special tools, Servicing engine in frame, Engine, Rocker arm cover/cylinder head, Pushrods, Valves and valve components, Cylinders, Pistons and piston rings, Tappets and tappet guides, Oil pump, Timing cover and timing gears, Timing cover, Timing gears and camshaft, Crankcase and crankshaft, Engine break-in
CHAPTER FIVE, CLUTCH, PRIMARY DRIVE AND STARTER DRIVE
Primary chain, Motor or compensating sprocket assembly, Primary chain housing, Starter drive (1965), Clutch booster
CHAPTER SIX, THREE- AND FOUR-SPEED TRANSMISSION AND KICKSTARTER
Shift linkage adjustment, Hand shift cover, Foot shift cover, Shift forks, Transmission, Transmission overhaul, Main drive gear oil seal replacement, Kickstarter and starter clutch
CHAPTER SEVEN, FUEL AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS
Linkert carburetor, Fuel tanks, Fuel shutoff valve, Exhaust system
CHAPTER EIGHT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery, Circuit breakers, Ignition coil, Electric starter, Starter solenoid, Lighting system, Instrument panel, Switches, Horn, Charging system, Generators, Generator (3-brush generator), Generator (standard 1958-on), Generator (fan cooled 1949-1964), Polarizing the generator, Voltage regulator, Fuses and circuit breakers
CHAPTER NINE, WHEELS, HUBS AND TIRES
Front wheel, Rear wheel, Wheel hubs, Driven sprocket assembly, Drive chain, Laced wheels, Wheel balance, Tires, Tire repairs (tube-type tires), Wheel alignment
CHAPTER TEN, SPRINGER FRONT FORK
Front shock absorber, Spring fork, Rigid fork, Steering damper, Steering adjustment
CHAPTER ELEVEN, HYDRA-GLIDE FRONT SUSPENSION
Front forks, Fork removal, Steering head and stem, Steering head bearing race, Steering adjustment
CHAPTER TWELVE, REAR SUSPENSION
Rear shock absorbers, Swing arm
CHAPTER THIRTEEN, BRAKES
Front drum brakes, Rear mechanical drum brake (1948-1957), Mechanical brake inspection, Rear hydraulic drum brake (1958-1965), Hydraulic brake drum and shoe inspection, Rear master cylinder (1957-1965), Brake pedal assembly, Brake bleeding
CHAPTER FOURTEEN, FRAME, BODY AND FRAME REPAINTING
Service stands, Footboards, Seat, Handlebar controls, Handlebar, Frame
CHAPTER FIFTEEN, RESTORATION
Panhead history 1948-1965, Buying old parts, Photos, Original paint restoration, Fuel tank emblems, Upholstery, Chromed parts, Rubber or vinyl parts
INDEX
WIRING DIAGRAMS