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====== Internal Comparisons ====== | ====== Internal Comparisons ====== | ||
- | You can interchange some covers if you are not concerned about the look of a stocker for your year bike (better resale trying to stay stock). ((Monte03 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=1284165#post1284165)) \\ | + | You can interchange some covers if you are not concerned about the look of a stocker for your year bike (better resale trying to stay stock). ((Monte03 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/52221-cams-cover-interchange#post1084712)) \\ |
Also be aware that some covers had the round cut out for the electric starter XLH that came out in 1967. \\ | Also be aware that some covers had the round cut out for the electric starter XLH that came out in 1967. \\ | ||
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(so the cam cover and the right case half are a match in tolerances) \\ | (so the cam cover and the right case half are a match in tolerances) \\ | ||
- | 52-78 cover had only one breather port at 6:00. ((Dr Dick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1845601&page=2)) \\ | + | 52-78 cover had only one breather port at 6:00. ((Dr Dick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/172350-77-breather-please-view-pics/page2?t=1845601&page=2)) \\ |
79-85 had two. One at 6:00 and one at 10:00. \\ | 79-85 had two. One at 6:00 and one at 10:00. \\ | ||
52-76 uses .625" pinion bushing bore. \\ | 52-76 uses .625" pinion bushing bore. \\ | ||
77-85 uses .562" pinion bushing bore. \\ | 77-85 uses .562" pinion bushing bore. \\ | ||
- | | 1952-1956 Cam Cover - casting: 25202-52 ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1845601&page=2)) | 1957-1962 Cam Cover - casting: 25202-52A ((photo by ironheadjunkie of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1421916&page=2)) | 1963-1967 Cam Cover - casting: 25202-52A((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1845601&page=2)) | | + | | 1952-1956 Cam Cover - casting: 25202-52 ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/172350-77-breather-please-view-pics/page2?t=1845601&page=2)) | 1957-1962 Cam Cover - casting: 25202-52A ((photo by ironheadjunkie of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/132743-oil-line-routing/page2?t=1421916&page=2)) | 1963-1967 Cam Cover - casting: 25202-52A((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/172350-77-breather-please-view-pics/page2?t=1845601&page=2)) | |
|{{:techtalk:ih:engmech:cam_cover_52-56_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ih:engmech:cam_cover_1_25202-52a_by_ironheadjunkie.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ih:engmech:cam_cover_63-67_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}}| | |{{:techtalk:ih:engmech:cam_cover_52-56_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ih:engmech:cam_cover_1_25202-52a_by_ironheadjunkie.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ih:engmech:cam_cover_63-67_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
- | | 1968-1970 Cam Cover - casting: 02-68 ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1845601&page=2)) | 1971-1976 Cam Cover - casting: 25202-71 ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1845601&page=2)) | 1977-1978 Cam Cover - casting 76-25202F ((photo by DirtyCory of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1297584&page=9)) | | + | | 1968-1970 Cam Cover - casting: 02-68 ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/172350-77-breather-please-view-pics/page2?t=1845601&page=2)) | 1971-1976 Cam Cover - casting: 25202-71 ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/172350-77-breather-please-view-pics/page2?t=1845601&page=2)) | 1977-1978 Cam Cover - casting 76-25202F ((photo by DirtyCory of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/127032-getting-this-78-back-to-the-way-it-should-be/page9?t=1297584&page=9)) | |
|{{:techtalk:ih:engmech:cam_cover_68-70_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ih:engmech:cam_cover_71-76_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ih:engmech:cam_cover_77-78_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}}| | |{{:techtalk:ih:engmech:cam_cover_68-70_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ih:engmech:cam_cover_71-76_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ih:engmech:cam_cover_77-78_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
- | | 1979-1980 Cam Cover - casting: 79-25202 ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1845601&page=2)) | 1981 Cam Cover - casting: 81-25223 ((photo by Scott of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2073823)) | L1984-1985 Cam Cover - casting: 25222-84A ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1845601&page=2)) \\ (no date code below casting) | | + | | 1979-1980 Cam Cover - casting: 79-25202 ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/172350-77-breather-please-view-pics/page2?t=1845601&page=2)) | 1981 Cam Cover - casting: 81-25223 ((photo by Scott of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/197215-cam-cover-id-help-please-warning-huge-pics?t=2073823)) | L1984-1985 Cam Cover - casting: 25222-84A ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/172350-77-breather-please-view-pics/page2?t=1845601&page=2)) \\ (no date code below casting) | |
|{{:techtalk:ih:engmech:cam_cover_79-80_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ih:engmech:1981_cam_cover_by_scott.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ih:engmech:cam_cover_l84-85_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}}| | |{{:techtalk:ih:engmech:cam_cover_79-80_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ih:engmech:1981_cam_cover_by_scott.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ih:engmech:cam_cover_l84-85_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
====== 1957-1970 Cam Covers ====== | ====== 1957-1970 Cam Covers ====== | ||
- | 1957 thru 1970 Sportsters had cams designed for an ignition to be mounted on top of the cam cover. ((Monte03 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=230843)) \\ | + | 1957 thru 1970 Sportsters had cams designed for an ignition to be mounted on top of the cam cover. ((Monte03 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/52221-cams-cover-interchange?t=230843)) \\ |
These cams are not interchangeable with post 1971 motors (what can be called the 'cone' cam cover). \\ | These cams are not interchangeable with post 1971 motors (what can be called the 'cone' cam cover). \\ | ||
Early XLs had XL cams, 1966 thru the 1970s had hotter cams known as P cams. \\ | Early XLs had XL cams, 1966 thru the 1970s had hotter cams known as P cams. \\ | ||
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P cams are frequently seen for sale on ebay. \\ | P cams are frequently seen for sale on ebay. \\ | ||
When hunting for parts you want to ask, "Pre 1971 or Post 1971" for cams and covers including the sprocket cover. \\ | When hunting for parts you want to ask, "Pre 1971 or Post 1971" for cams and covers including the sprocket cover. \\ | ||
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===== 1957-1962 XL/XLH/XLCH Cover ===== | ===== 1957-1962 XL/XLH/XLCH Cover ===== | ||
Part number (25200-57). Casting number is (25202-52A). \\ | Part number (25200-57). Casting number is (25202-52A). \\ | ||
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===== 1967 XLH Cover ===== | ===== 1967 XLH Cover ===== | ||
Part number (25201-67). Casting number (25202-52A). \\ | Part number (25201-67). Casting number (25202-52A). \\ | ||
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===== 1968-1970 XLH Cover ===== | ===== 1968-1970 XLH Cover ===== | ||
Cover part number (25201-67A). Casting number is (02-68). Top rear corner is cut out for the electric starter. \\ | Cover part number (25201-67A). Casting number is (02-68). Top rear corner is cut out for the electric starter. \\ | ||
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Both fittings are 1/8"-27 NPT to 1/4" hose barb 90° elbows. \\ | Both fittings are 1/8"-27 NPT to 1/4" hose barb 90° elbows. \\ | ||
- | Click on a pic to enlarge: \\ | + | {{:techtalk:ih:engmech:1968-1970_xlh_cam_cover_25201-67a_pic1_by_flashback_inc.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Flashback Enterprises in Imlay City, MI, [[https://www.ebay.com/str/flashbackenterprisesinc?_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2563|Link to Ebay Store]] )) |
+ | {{:techtalk:ih:engmech:1968-1970_xlh_cam_cover_25201-67a_pic2_by_flashback_inc.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Flashback Enterprises in Imlay City, MI, [[https://www.ebay.com/str/flashbackenterprisesinc?_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2563|Link to Ebay Store]] )) \\ | ||
+ | {{:techtalk:ih:engmech:1968-1970_xlh_cam_cover_25201-67a_pic1_by_cyclewarehouse.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, cyclewarehouse. [[https://www.ebay.com/sch/cyclewarehouse/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=|Link to Items for Sale]] )) {{:techtalk:ih:engmech:1968-1970_xlh_cam_cover_25201-67a_pic3_by_flashback_inc.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Flashback Enterprises in Imlay City, MI, [[https://www.ebay.com/str/flashbackenterprisesinc?_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2563|Link to Ebay Store]] )) \\ | ||
===== 1970 XLCH Cover ===== | ===== 1970 XLCH Cover ===== | ||
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The fitting (62375-57) is a 1/8"-27 NPT to 1/4" hose barb 90° elbow. \\ | The fitting (62375-57) is a 1/8"-27 NPT to 1/4" hose barb 90° elbow. \\ | ||
- | Click on a pic to enlarge: ((pics by Scott of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2073823)) \\ | + | Click on a pic to enlarge: ((pics by Scott of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/197215-cam-cover-id-help-please-warning-huge-pics?t=2073823)) \\ |
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Fasteners: (8) cover screws, (2) generator mounting bolts and (2) solid dowel pins (used at front and rear of cover). \\ | Fasteners: (8) cover screws, (2) generator mounting bolts and (2) solid dowel pins (used at front and rear of cover). \\ | ||
[[techtalk:ih:engmech01g#cam_cover_fastener_list|Click Here]] to see full fastener list. \\ | [[techtalk:ih:engmech01g#cam_cover_fastener_list|Click Here]] to see full fastener list. \\ | ||
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===== 1975-1976 XLCH Cover ===== | ===== 1975-1976 XLCH Cover ===== | ||
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===== 1980 XLH Cover ===== | ===== 1980 XLH Cover ===== | ||
Part number for cover (25208-80). Casting number (80-25222). \\ | Part number for cover (25208-80). Casting number (80-25222). \\ |