Electrical system including
Magneto-Generator.
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Lets start out by introducing the Harley
Topper Magneto Generator.
Consists of two low tension coils, one operates the headlight and taillight.
The other supplies current for the high tension six volt coil, a Delco Remy
Model 404-6 volt coil ( number:
31600-47 ).
This system divides current-load needs separately.
The maximum output for each coil is 3.2 amperes at 7 volts.
When looking at the magneto-generator, the top coil is the lighting coil,
( number: 29575-55 ) and the bottom
coil is the ignition stoplight coil,( number: 29574-58
).
Note: The Harley-Davidson Hummer,Pacer and Scat
used similar magneto-generator systems as the Topper
and some of the magneto parts will interchange, noted that the Hummer didn't
use an external coil as the
Topper so the sparkplug wire lead would come directly from the spark coil on
the magneto and the hummer only needed one set of points.
The magneto-generator on the Topper uses two sets of points,
( point gap setting is: 0.18 in.) so the
system has two separate cam lobes, one inner and one outer, the outer insets
inside the the inner
and both lobes or keyed over the shaft.
A condenser (number: 29578-55) also used, mounted on the magneto-generator frame.
This alternating current generator when operating correctly supplies plenty
of current
this scooter demands.
The Topper scooter used two types of
wiring harnesses.
1. fits the 1960 and 1961 models, as the ignition switch is located on the control
panel and the
stoplight pull switch used ring terminals, and the taillight wire connections
wore different from the
later model harness, along with some insulating differences from the later model
harness.
2. fits the 1962 to 1965 models, as the ignition switch has been moved inside
of the
new handlebar cover, and the new lever type stoplight switch wires used female
connectors
and the taillight wiring was changed along with some wire insulating differences.
A speedometer accessory
lighting kit was also available
number: 67290-60 fit 1960 to 1965.
Headlight bulb used: 21-21
candle power.
Taillight bulb used: 21.3 candle power.
Magneto
Chamber Shield Kit number: 33221-63
is an upgrade replacing 33236-59 and 33236-59A
fits model year: 1960 to 1965
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Magneto Grommets no. 29539-55
The grommets sandwich together on the case and magneto cover.
Run the wires in between the grommets and when the cover is
screwed down tight to the case the grommets form a seal to keep water
out of the magneto/generator.
Magneto coil clips no. 29577-55
It takes two of these clips to snap and hold
secure each of the coils to the magneto frame.
Be very careful when removing or installing
the clips as they can be a little troublesome.
Wiring diagram for the
Harley Topper 1960 to 1961.
Wiring diagram for the Harley Topper
1962 to 1965.
