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| ===== Specifics Behind the Assembly ===== | ===== Specifics Behind the Assembly ===== | ||
| - | From Dr Dick of the XLFORUM ((As arranged by IronMick, http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1025434&page=2)) \\ | + | From Dr Dick of the XLFORUM ((As arranged by IronMick, https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/109872-71-motor-mounts/page2?t=1025434&page=2)) \\ |
| * The key to what the factory did is the 4 holes in the plates (2 for plate to case & 2 for plate to frame) \\ | * The key to what the factory did is the 4 holes in the plates (2 for plate to case & 2 for plate to frame) \\ | ||
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| The washers have concentric ridges on one side only (affectionately known as biter washers). \\ | The washers have concentric ridges on one side only (affectionately known as biter washers). \\ | ||
| - | The hardened washers described below are the biter washers. ((piniongear of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=727192&page=2)) \\ | + | The hardened washers (16218-52) described below are the biter washers. ((piniongear of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/90065-front-motormount-bolts/page2?t=727192&page=2)) \\ |
| The gripper side of each washer goes toward it's corresponding plate. \\ | The gripper side of each washer goes toward it's corresponding plate. \\ | ||
| - | On 57-76 models, all the lower front mount bolts install from the left side. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1023762)) \\ | + | On 57-76 models, all the lower front mount bolts install from the left side. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/109737-motor-mount-spacer?t=1023762)) \\ |
| On 77-85 models with the gerotor oil pump, the bolts install from the left side with the exception of the bottom rear bolt that installs into the right side. \\ | On 77-85 models with the gerotor oil pump, the bolts install from the left side with the exception of the bottom rear bolt that installs into the right side. \\ | ||
| (The bolt head and washer takes up less space than the bolt end, washer and nut. So that leaves more clearance for the green wire/nut from the oil switch.) \\ | (The bolt head and washer takes up less space than the bolt end, washer and nut. So that leaves more clearance for the green wire/nut from the oil switch.) \\ | ||
| - | * There are five of the hardened washers required for the front motor mounts 76< motors and six for 77-up motors. | + | * There are 5 of the hardened washers required for the front motor mounts 76< motors, 6 for 77-81 motors and 7 for 82-E84 motors. |
| * There are two motor mount plates. | * There are two motor mount plates. | ||
| * There are 4 motor mount bolts. Two we will call front upper and lower. The other two we will refer to as rear upper and lower bolts. | * There are 4 motor mount bolts. Two we will call front upper and lower. The other two we will refer to as rear upper and lower bolts. | ||
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| * This bolt will thread into the welded on nut sitting on the left side engine plate. | * This bolt will thread into the welded on nut sitting on the left side engine plate. | ||
| - | {{techtalk:ih:engmech:16218-52_biter-washers.jpg?direct&200|}} | + | {{:techtalk:ih:engmech:1952-e1984_k_model_and_sportster_biter_washer_16281-52_by_bikersnos.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of BIKERSNOS.com. [[https://www.ebay.com/str/bikersnos?_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2563|Link to Ebay Store]] )) \\ |
