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techtalk:ih:engmech01c [2021/11/18 00:07]
hippysmack [Short Frame vs Long Frame]
techtalk:ih:engmech01c [2021/11/18 20:39]
hippysmack [Long frame cases]
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 ====== IH: Engine Mechanicals - Sub-01C ====== ====== IH: Engine Mechanicals - Sub-01C ======
 ====== Ironhead Engine Case Identification ====== ====== Ironhead Engine Case Identification ======
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 +====== 1957-1971 Cases ======
  
 ===== Short Frame vs Long Frame ===== ===== Short Frame vs Long Frame =====
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 Some don't make that an easy task as they are similar but not the same. ((Dr Dick of the XLFORUM DR DICK http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showpost.php?​p=4673358&​postcount=14)) \\ Some don't make that an easy task as they are similar but not the same. ((Dr Dick of the XLFORUM DR DICK http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showpost.php?​p=4673358&​postcount=14)) \\
  
-Click on a pic to enlarge: \\ +===== Engine ​interchangeability ​=====
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-|  Cases from a 1965 XLCH (short frame) ((photos courtesy of Ebay seller, chezyrydr. [[https://​www.ebay.com/​sch/​chezyrydr/​m.html?​item=114957642341&​rt=nc&​nma=true&​nordt=true&​orig_cvip=true&​si=zOYpPKkEiEnNnFiXOFT6Zq890Gs%253D&​hash=item1ac4026a65%3Ag%3AToIAAOSwrtdhKV-y&​vxp=mtr&​_trksid=p2047675.l2562|Link to Items for Sale page]] ​ ))  || +
-|{{:​techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​1965_xlch_900_case_pic1_by_chezyrydr.jpg?​direct&​400|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​1965_xlch_900_case_pic2_by_chezyrydr.jpg?​direct&​400|}}| +
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-===== Engine ​Interchangeability ​=====+
  
 1967-1969 XLCH are the same as the bikes that came before (short frame) but the 1967-1969 XLH are different (long frame). \\ 1967-1969 XLCH are the same as the bikes that came before (short frame) but the 1967-1969 XLH are different (long frame). \\
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 If swapping early motors into 1977-newer frames, just remember to use the front and rear mounts for the year the frame is. ((bobber58 of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=1857474&​page=2)) \\ If swapping early motors into 1977-newer frames, just remember to use the front and rear mounts for the year the frame is. ((bobber58 of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=1857474&​page=2)) \\
  
-=== Short frame motors ​===+===== Short frame cases =====
  
 In 1952, the K model was introduced. This was a brand new design for HD. \\ Between 1952 and 1976, that basic bike slowly evolved. \\ In 1952, the K model was introduced. This was a brand new design for HD. \\ Between 1952 and 1976, that basic bike slowly evolved. \\
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 In this case you don't have all the screw holes needed for the tin primary cover used on 59-69 CH. \\ In this case you don't have all the screw holes needed for the tin primary cover used on 59-69 CH. \\
 You'd need to use the 3 hole sportster cover or pull the pins and drill and tap to convert to tin cover. \\ You'd need to use the 3 hole sportster cover or pull the pins and drill and tap to convert to tin cover. \\
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 +Click on a pic to enlarge: \\
  
 |  Short frame left case for XLCH ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showpost.php?​p=4673358&​postcount=14)) ​ |  Short frame left case for XLH ((photo by sevenyears of famine of the XLFORUMM)) ​ | |  Short frame left case for XLCH ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showpost.php?​p=4673358&​postcount=14)) ​ |  Short frame left case for XLH ((photo by sevenyears of famine of the XLFORUMM)) ​ |
 |{{:​techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​1964_xlch_left_case_by_dr_dick.jpg?​direct&​400|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​1960_xlh_left_case_by_sevenyears_of_famine.jpg?​direct&​400|}}| |{{:​techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​1964_xlch_left_case_by_dr_dick.jpg?​direct&​400|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​1960_xlh_left_case_by_sevenyears_of_famine.jpg?​direct&​400|}}|
  
-=== Long frame motors ​===+|  Cases from a 1965 XLCH (short frame) ((photos courtesy of Ebay seller, chezyrydr. [[https://​www.ebay.com/​sch/​chezyrydr/​m.html?​item=114957642341&​rt=nc&​nma=true&​nordt=true&​orig_cvip=true&​si=zOYpPKkEiEnNnFiXOFT6Zq890Gs%253D&​hash=item1ac4026a65%3Ag%3AToIAAOSwrtdhKV-y&​vxp=mtr&​_trksid=p2047675.l2562|Link to Items for Sale page]] ​ ))  || 
 +|{{:​techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​1965_xlch_900_case_pic1_by_chezyrydr.jpg?​direct&​400|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​1965_xlch_900_case_pic2_by_chezyrydr.jpg?​direct&​400|}}| 
 + 
 +===== Long frame cases =====
  
 Then it happened. \\ Then it happened. \\
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 {{:​techtalk:​ih:​body:​1967_and_1971_seat_post_comparison_-_composite_of_pics_from_ebay_sellers_animalhouse2010_and_rusty_dusty_motorcycle_parts.jpg?​direct&​400|}} \\ {{:​techtalk:​ih:​body:​1967_and_1971_seat_post_comparison_-_composite_of_pics_from_ebay_sellers_animalhouse2010_and_rusty_dusty_motorcycle_parts.jpg?​direct&​400|}} \\
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 +====== 1972-1976 Cases ======
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 +====== 1977-1985 Cases ======
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