1959-1969 Harley Davidson Electra Glide / Duo-Glide Service Manual

1959–1969 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide and Duo-Glide Maintenance Overview

• Covers 1959–1969 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide and Duo-Glide motorcycles, including FL and FLH variants and Servi-Car configurations.
• Official AMF Harley-Davidson publication P/N 99482-69, revised May 1968.
• Includes 64 detailed exploded-view diagrams, comprehensive circuit wiring schematics, and factory-recommended torque tables detailing essential repair data.
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• Fully indexed PDF structure with full-text search capabilities allows you to locate specific part numbers in seconds.
• Serves as the primary reference detailing complete engine, chassis, and transmission service procedures for the original overhead-valve V-twin build.

Engine and Chassis Documentation

This factory workshop manual provides an extensive technical reference for the 74 cubic inch V-twin engine and associated chassis components. The documentation logically segments the motorcycle into six divisions. These include product identification, chassis maintenance, engine overhaul, transmission service, electrical systems, and miscellaneous mechanics. Professional technicians and DIY enthusiasts utilize these specific chapters to navigate structural checks, evaluate assembly tolerances, and conduct system-level inspections. It covers everything from the Hydra-Glide fork assembly to complex gearcase timing sequences. Always adhere to documented factory-verified tolerances and safety protocols when referencing these values to prevent mechanical failure and ensure safe operation.

Key Specifications and Data Tables

Detailed technical data tables support the diagnostic process throughout the text. The manual outlines exact torque specifications for primary drive chain adjustment at 45 ft-lbs. Furthermore, cylinder head bolt torque values are structured in a multi-stage sequence, listing the final tightening specified at 65 ft-lbs during engine assembly. Proper lubrication limits are clearly defined. You will find the engine oil capacity at 3 quarts across all models. Understanding how factory workshop documentation outlines wear limits, tolerances, and electrical output values allows for precise cross-referencing during an extensive overhaul or repair.