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Need help troubleshooting a 1982 XJ750

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by spreky01, May 21, 2012.

  1. spreky01

    spreky01 New Member

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    I recently purchased a 1982 XJ750. When I purchased it it would turn over but not start. Since then I have replaced the spark plugs fuses and battery. Now I have nothing. I am almost certain that the problem is electrical. The lights will work intermitantly if the wires on the fuse block are moved. Also on the fuse block the left side wires have been cut from the fuse connection at both ends. Does anyone have a breakdown of what each of the four fuses goes to? Or does anyone have some advice on what it might be.
     
    spreky01, May 21, 2012
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    KrS14 Active Member

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    Sounds to me like it's time for you to upgrade that fuse box, The original glass tube fuse holders, after 30 years, degrade and become brittle.

    You need to get your hands on a service manual as well, specifically you need to have a wiring diagram so you can see what colour wire goes where.
     
    KrS14, May 22, 2012
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    RyanSeca750 New Member

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    New to this site...cant figure out how to post.. sorry! But maybe someone can help here.. I cannot find where to fill the middle gear oil on the seca. I changed the back gear oil just fine, then i drained the middle gear oil, went to look for the fill plug and cannot find it!!! please help! Thanks so much

    Its an 82 Seca 750.
     
    RyanSeca750, May 22, 2012
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    Spreky- In case you're interested, I've got a wiring harness ('82 Seca 750) for sale. Lots of stuff still plugged in to it. $45 shipped. Let me know.
     
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    Ryan, don't worry about the middle gear, there is no fill plug. The middle gear area will fill with oil as the engine runs. And in the future, leave that plug alone, there is no real need to drain that part of the engine.
     
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    Yes Ryan, LVSteve is correct. Leave the middle gear oil plug alone. Very easily stripped out and it's hard to get to anyway.
     
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    Thank You! I knew it was going to be something simple that i was overlooking! But, problem solved! Thanks again guys
     
    RyanSeca750, May 23, 2012
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