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IH: Oiling & Lubrication - Sub-04H

Pics of Stock 1966-1978 XLCH "Lunchbox" Oil Tanks

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1966-1969 Center Mount Tank

There were 2 different filler caps for these tanks (62625-62 in 1966 and (62625-66A) in 1967 (both are screw-in type).
This tank is taller than the 70-up lunchbox tanks, had a chain oiler port, banjo fitting for vent line, and used lower bolts with cotter pins, castle nuts and springs. 1)
66-69 CH oil tanks are not the same as 70-78. They are basically the same shape BUT it was moved across in 70 to fit the small battery on the left.
So all the bracketry don't fit. Later ones can be re-drilled to suit earlier frames but it's a pain in the butt. 2)
Drain plug (704) is on the left side on the bottom of the tank. Oil filler hole is on the front side of the tank.

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Mounts:
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1970-E1973 Offset Mount Tank

62508-70 “lunchbox” tank. Drain plug (704) is on the right side at the bottom of the tank. The oil filler hole is on the rear side of the tank.
This is the first year XLCH that had a battery. New tank to accommodate the battery.
70-72 tanks are not notched on the flange between the top bolt holes.

1971 XLCH:
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1972 XLCH:

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L1973-1978 Offset Mount Tank

The design of the frame changed in 1973. 1972-earlier used a heavy rough casting where the top tube and the vertical rear tubes meet.
The 1972 and earlier frame tubes are canted at an angle of 10° where the 1973 frame tubes are at an angle of 9°45'. Not a great difference but still different.
1973 did away with the casting.
And used what looks like lightweight welded strap metal with an angular bracing running from the rear engine mount up to the end of the fender supports.
But a greater change (apart from the casting elimination) is the distance between the head tube and the rear vertical tubes. 1972 = 28.42“, 1973 = 29.04”.
Even though the 1972 frame head had a greater rake angle (30°) the
1973 rake angle was less (29°35') the distance to the rear tubes is greater. 15)
73-78 tanks are notched on the flange between the top bolt holes. This notch allowed HD to raise the tank position.
Raising the tank meant that both the upper and lower mounts also changed.
In 75, a ridge was added to the inside of the filler neck to retain the filler cap better.
The 73-78 bottom mount is taller for the raised tank. 16)


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