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hippysmack [L1973-1978 Offset Mount Tank]
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-====== IH: Oiling & Lubrication - Sub-04H ====== +====== IH: Oiling & Lubrication - Sub-04G ====== 
-====== Pics of Stock 1966-1978 XLCH "​Lunchbox"​ Oil Tanks ====== +====== Pics and Information on 1966-E1973 XLCH "​Lunchbox"​ Oil Tanks ====== 
-Click on a pic to enlarge: \\+See also in the Sportsterpedia;​ \\ 
 +….. *[[techtalk:ih:​oil04#​oil_line_routing|57-85 Oil Line Routing]] \\ 
 +….. *[[techtalk:​ih:​elec02m#​pics_and_information_on_stock_ih_battery_trays_and_parts|Pics and Information on stock IH Battery Trays and Parts]] ​\\
  
 +Click on any pic below to enlarge: \\
 ===== 1966-1969 Center Mount Tank ===== ===== 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). \\ 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. ((Dr Dick of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​p=2629740#post2629740)) \\+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. ((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/​96210-xlch-lunchbox-oil-tank-question/​page2#post2002919)) \\
 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. \\ 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. ((thefrenchowl of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​p=2629740#post2629740)) \\+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. ((thefrenchowl of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​96210-xlch-lunchbox-oil-tank-question/​page2#post2002919)) \\
 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. \\  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. \\ 
  
 +{{:​techtalk:​ih:​oil:​1966-1969_xlch_oil_tank_by_dr_dick.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((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/​132494-xlch-lunchbox-oil-tank?​postid=3865458#​post2833929)) {{:​techtalk:​ih:​oil:​1969_xlch_pic1_by_81fe_cropped_by_hippysmack.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by 81Fe of the XLFORUM https://​www.xlforum.net/​forum/​sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​96210-xlch-lunchbox-oil-tank-question?​t=806891)) {{:​techtalk:​ih:​oil:​1966-1969_xlch_oil_tank_pic2_by_fdny37.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by fdny37 of the XLFORUM https://​www.xlforum.net/​forum/​sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​57457-1968-xlch-oil-lines-question?​t=300601)) \\
  
-{{:​techtalk:​ih:​oil:​1966-1969_xlch_oil_tank_by_dr_dick.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM ​http://xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​postid=3865458)) {{:​techtalk:​ih:​oil:​1969_xlch_pic1_by_81fe_cropped_by_hippysmack.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by 81Fe of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=806891)) {{:​techtalk:​ih:​oil:​1966-1969_xlch_oil_tank_pic2_by_fdny37.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by fdny37 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/​showthread.php?​t=300601)) \\ +{{:​techtalk:​ih:​oil:​1966-1969_xlch_oil_tank_by_magneto_sportster.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by Magneto Sportster ​of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/85218-1965-xlch-only-model-specific-help/page2?​t=649699&​page=2)) {{:​techtalk:​ih:​oil:​1969_xlch_pic2_by_81fe_cropped_by_hippysmack.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by 81Fe of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​96210-xlch-lunchbox-oil-tank-question?t=806891)) {{:​techtalk:​ih:​oil:​1966-1969_xlch_oil_tank_pic1_by_fdny37.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by fdny37 of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​57457-1968-xlch-oil-lines-question?t=300601)) \\
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-{{:​techtalk:​ih:​oil:​1966-1969_xlch_oil_tank_by_magneto_sportster.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by Magneto Sportster of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=649699&​page=2)) {{:​techtalk:​ih:​oil:​1969_xlch_pic2_by_81fe_cropped_by_hippysmack.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by 81Fe of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?t=806891)) {{:​techtalk:​ih:​oil:​1966-1969_xlch_oil_tank_pic1_by_fdny37.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by fdny37 of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?t=300601)) \\+
  
 Mounts: \\ Mounts: \\
-{{:​techtalk:​ih:​oil:​69_xlch_oil_tank_mounts_pic2_by_monte03.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by Monte03 of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1949259&​page=2)) {{:​techtalk:​ih:​oil:​69_xlch_oil_tank_mounts_pic1_by_monte03.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by Monte03 of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1949259&​page=2)) \\+{{:​techtalk:​ih:​oil:​69_xlch_oil_tank_mounts_pic2_by_monte03.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by 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/​181102-66-to-69-oil-tank-bracket-xlch/​page2?​t=1949259&​page=2)) {{:​techtalk:​ih:​oil:​69_xlch_oil_tank_mounts_pic1_by_monte03.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by 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/​181102-66-to-69-oil-tank-bracket-xlch/​page2?​t=1949259&​page=2)) \\ 
 + 
 +{{:​techtalk:​ih:​oil:​1966-1969_xlch_oil_tank_fittings_pic1_by_fdny37.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by fdny37 of the XLFORUM, labeled by Hippysmack https://​www.xlforum.net/​forum/​sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​75381-stock-xlch-oil-tank-what-oil-line-goes-where?​t=532359)) {{:​techtalk:​ih:​oil:​1966-1969_xlch_oil_tank_fittings_pic2_by_fdny37.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by fdny37 of the XLFORUM, labeled by Hippysmack https://​www.xlforum.net/​forum/​sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​75381-stock-xlch-oil-tank-what-oil-line-goes-where?​t=532359)) {{:​techtalk:​ih:​oil:​1966-1969_xlch_oil_tank_fittings_pic3_by_fdny37.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by fdny37 of the XLFORUM, labeled by Hippysmack https://​www.xlforum.net/​forum/​sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​75381-stock-xlch-oil-tank-what-oil-line-goes-where?​t=532359)) \\
  
 ===== 1970-E1973 Offset Mount Tank ===== ===== 1970-E1973 Offset Mount Tank =====
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 This is the first year XLCH that had a battery. New tank to accommodate the battery. \\ 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. \\ 70-72 tanks are not notched on the flange between the top bolt holes. \\
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 +Both the return line connection and the vent line connections in the oil tank both have identical stand pipes inside the tank. \\
 +You cannot see or reach these through the filler cap. ((piniongear of the XLFORUM https://​www.xlforum.net/​forum/​sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​92028-oil-line-routing-and-getting-rid-of-chain-oiler?​t=752321)) \\
 +Generic 70s XLCH oil tank sketch . ((drawing by piniongear of the XLFORUM https://​www.xlforum.net/​forum/​sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​160966-oil-lines?​t=1728112)) \\
 +{{:​techtalk:​ih:​oil:​generic_xlch_oil_tank_sketch_by_piniongear.jpg?​direct&​300|}} \\
  
 1971 XLCH: \\ 1971 XLCH: \\
-{{:​techtalk:​ih:​oil:​1971_xlch_by_piniongear.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by piniongear of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=806891)))) \\ +{{:​techtalk:​ih:​oil:​1971_xlch_by_piniongear.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by piniongear of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​96210-xlch-lunchbox-oil-tank-question?t=806891)))) {{:​techtalk:​ih:​oil:​1970-e1973_xlch_oil_tank_pic2_by_chefrex.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by ChefRex of the XLFORUM https://​www.xlforum.net/​forum/​sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​175503-68-xlch/​page9?​t=1882791&​highlight=oil+tank&​page=9)) {{:​techtalk:​ih:​oil:​1970-e1973_xlch_oil_tank_by_c3-cycle-tech.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo courtesy of c3cycle.com,​ Link to site:​https://​www.c3cycle.com/​)) \\
  
 1972 XLCH: \\ 1972 XLCH: \\
  
-{{:​techtalk:​ih:​oil:​1972_xlch_oil_tank_mounting_pic1_by_dirtycory.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by DirtyCory of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1697065&​page=2)) {{:​techtalk:​ih:​oil:​1972_xlch_oil_tank_mounting_pic2_by_dirtycory.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by DirtyCory of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1697065&​page=2)) {{:​techtalk:​ih:​oil:​1972_xlch_oil_tank_mounting_pic3_by_dirtycory.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by DirtyCory of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1697065&​page=2)) ​+{{:​techtalk:​ih:​oil:​1972_xlch_oil_tank_mounting_pic1_by_dirtycory.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((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/​158548-trying-to-figure-out-the-stock-oil-tank-batt-setup-xlch/​page2?​t=1697065&​page=2)) {{:​techtalk:​ih:​oil:​1972_xlch_oil_tank_mounting_pic2_by_dirtycory.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((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/​158548-trying-to-figure-out-the-stock-oil-tank-batt-setup-xlch/​page2?​t=1697065&​page=2)) {{:​techtalk:​ih:​oil:​1972_xlch_oil_tank_mounting_pic3_by_dirtycory.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((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/​158548-trying-to-figure-out-the-stock-oil-tank-batt-setup-xlch/​page2?​t=1697065&​page=2)) ​ 
 + 
 +"​Add-on"​ to 1968 XLCH: \\ 
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 +{{:​techtalk:​ih:​oil:​1970-e1973_xlch_oil_tank_pic1_by_chefrex.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by ChefRex of the XLFORUM https://​www.xlforum.net/​forum/​sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​175503-68-xlch/​page9?​t=1882791&​highlight=oil+tank&​page=9)) \\ 
 + 
 +{{:​techtalk:​ih:​oil:​1970-e1973_xlch_oil_tank_pic3_by_chefrex.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by ChefRex of the XLFORUM https://​www.xlforum.net/​forum/​sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​175503-68-xlch/​page9?​t=1882791&​highlight=oil+tank&​page=9)) {{:​techtalk:​ih:​oil:​1970-e1973_xlch_oil_tank_pic4_by_chefrex.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by ChefRex of the XLFORUM https://​www.xlforum.net/​forum/​sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​175503-68-xlch/​page9?​t=1882791&​highlight=oil+tank&​page=9)) {{:​techtalk:​ih:​oil:​1970-e1973_xlch_oil_tank_pic5_by_chefrex.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by ChefRex of the XLFORUM https://​www.xlforum.net/​forum/​sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​175503-68-xlch/​page9?​t=1882791&​highlight=oil+tank&​page=9)) \\ 
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 +===== Mounting ===== 
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 +  * Upper bracket: \\ 1966-E1973 XLCH models: The "​lunchbox"​ oil tank bracket is behind the seat casting under the backbone. \\ 
 +    * 1966-1971 models, the angle bracket is part of and welded to the frame (no part number) facing the front. 
 +    * 1972-E1973 models, the angled bracket (62554-72) is bolted with two bolts under the frame backbone and faces the rear. 
 +  * Lower bracket: 
 +    * 1966-1969 XLCH models use a wide angle bracket (62555-66) with 2 slotted holes each for both the oil tank and engine mount bolts. 
 +    * 1970-E1973 models use lower bracket (62555-70) 
 + 
 +{{:​techtalk:​ih:​oil:​1966-1969_xlch_lower_oil_tank_bracket_62555-66_.jpg?​direct&​300|}} {{:​techtalk:​ih:​oil:​1970-e1973_xlch_lower_oil_tank_bracket_62555-70_by_johngoober_pic4.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by Ebay seller, johngoober, [[https://​www.ebay.ca/​sch/​i.html?​item=144998065911&​rt=nc&​_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2562&​_ssn=johngoober|Link to Ebay Store]] ​ )) \\
  
-===== 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. ((piniongear of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=806891)) \\ 
-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. ((Dr Dick of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=1284627)) ​ 
  
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