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IH: Body Parts
FUEL TANKS
☚—————– ALSO CHECK OUT THE TANKS IN THE GAS TANK GALLERY ————-—-☛
Fuel Cap
- All 1983 XL/FXR models produced after VIN (1HD1CCH17DY113282) and FL/FX models produced after VIN (1HD1AKK16DY011657) use a new low pressure fuel tank cap. The vent relief pressure has been reduced on the screw type fuel caps by utilizing a softer spring. 1)
- The low pressure cap was suggested for use on any 1982 FXR/FXRS or any early build 1983 model, except FLT/FLHT, produced before the above VINs that experiences a lean condition (carburetor spit, poor performance or surging). which should eliminate the problem. No labor was be paid to the dealer for changing out the caps upon servicing.
- The new low pressure cap (61060-82A)for FXR/FXRS can be identified while viewing the inside as having 4 veins (or spokes) instead of 8 with the high pressure cap (61060-82).
- For all other models, the new low pressure cap (61102-83A) can be identified by pressing down on the relief vent with a pencil, pen etc. The low pressure cap has a weaker spring than the high pressure cap (61102-83) beneath the relief vent in the center and the difference in spring pressure can be felt.
Petcock (or Fuel Outlet)
Petcock Changes Per Year 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) | ||
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1952-1956 All K Models | 62125-50 | Fuel valve assembly, wingnut handle, vertical outlet, no reserve |
1958 XLC 1958-1961 XLCH | 61601-54 | Strainer (only) with a 45° fuel outlet - no valve |
1962-1964 XLCH | 61601-62 | Strainer (only) with a vertical fuel outlet - no valve |
1957-1968 XL/XLH 1965-1968 XLCH | 62125-55 | Fuel valve assembly, wingnut handle, vertical fuel outlet, no reserve |
1969-1974 XL/XLH | 62125-55B | Fuel valve assembly, wingnut handle, vertical outlet, no reserve Retrofit to 57-74 XL/XLH, 65-74 XLCH 16) |
1975 XLH/XLCH | 62160-75 17) | Fuel valve assembly, single pull handle, vertical fuel outlet, no reserve |
E1976 XLH/XLCH | 62163-75 18) | Fuel valve assembly, single pull handle, vertical fuel outlet using Bendix carb, no reserve, 19) Retrofit to 75 models 20) |
L1976-1980 XLH/XLCH/XLS | 62164-76 | Fuel valve assembly, single pull handle, horizontal fuel outlet using Keihin carb, no reserve 21) |
1980 XLS | 62165-77 | Fuel valve assembly, single pull handle, horizontal fuel outlet, no reserve |
1981-1985 XLS 1984-1985 XLH | 62167-81 | Fuel valve assembly, single pull handle, horizontal fuel outlet with reserve tube These two part numbers were available for parts order for 81-85 XLH or XLS |
1981-1983 XLH 1983-1985 XLX | 62169-81 |
1958 XLC / 1958-1961 XLCH Fuel Tank Strainer (61601-54) 22) 23) | 1962-1964 XLCH Fuel Strainer (61601-62) 24) |
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Inspection
You can inspect the screen / filter with a flashlight thru the filler hole in the top of the tank to determine if it needs cleaning or repair.
If the filter is OK, you can inspect / rebuild the petcock without uninstalling it from the fuel tank. 25)
Mounting Brackets
Below is a “U” shaped bracket used on 1982 XLS and E1983 XL models.
There were two different part numbers for the bracket (82 XLS 61036-82 and E83 XL 61036-82A).
The only visual difference appears to be the inside weld of the rubber mount stud.
However, either part number will work for these models.
1)
HD Service Bulletin #M-859 dated October 29, 1982
2)
1952-1957 HD Spare Parts Catalog for all Sportster and K Models pg 48
3)
1952-1959 HD Spare Parts Catalog for all Sportsters and K Models pg 60
4)
1953-1963 HD Parts Catalog for Sportsters and KH Models pg 67
5)
1964 HD Parts Catalog Supplement for Sportster and KH Models
6)
1957-1965 Sportster / KH Model Parts Catalog pg 68
7)
1957-1967 Sportster / KH Model Parts Catalog pg 71
9)
1979 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 65
10)
1979-1980 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 73
11)
1979-1981 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 87
12)
1979-1982 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 95
13)
1979-1983 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 93
14)
1979-1984 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 99
15)
1979-1985 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 103
17)
1975 HD Sportster Parts Catalog Supplement
18)
1976 HD Sportster Parts Catalog Supplement
22)
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