Frame Question

JD · Post by JD » Wed Nov 19, 2008 7:10 pm

On my 75 860 there is a bracket welded to the frame on the left side under the side cover. It is shaped just like the manifold to head gasket from the carb. Oval in shape, large hole cut out in the center and 2 holes on either side. Any idea what it was/is used for? Maybe something from an earlier application? Just curious. I have been pondering that thing for the last few weeks. Ive looked through my manuals and cant or havent found anything about it yet. I felt a little silly asking, but what the heck.
Cheers.
JD

gavin · Post by **gavin** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 8:03 pm

isn`t that where that horrendous solenoid lived for the elec start setup.used to pull the gear across and grind the crappers out of the ring gear on flywheel.

cafe*racer · Post by **cafe*racer** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 8:33 pm

Yes, it holds the selenoid switch for models with electric start option.

JD · Post by JD » Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:03 pm

Ah Ha! Thanks for that. Im glad for 2 reasons: I'm not missing anything and I dont have that electric start. I upgraded the electric start on my Norton with some heavy gauge aircraft stranded wires from the battery to the solenoid to the starter, and then added 2 more brushes to the starter itself. I effectively turned another wee wee poor electric starting system into one that is dead reliable. Even with a weak battery. Thanks for the help on that bracket. Cheers.
JD

nottonight68 · Post by **nottonight68** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 12:30 am

i always thought the 860 gt was non electric start,gt's with electric start were designated gte,then all gts,s were electric start?i guess anything was possible in those days