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techtalk:ih:engmech09i [2023/02/12 18:21] hippysmack [Order of Bolt / Washer Installation] |
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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 (16218-52) 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.) \\ |