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Old Mar 20, 2024 | 01:32 PM
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Can I put the motor from a 1991 FXSTC Softail custom on to my 1999 FLSTF Evo Fatboy ? They have different oil filter mounts.

1991 Softail Custom oil filter bolts to the frame


1999 Evo Fatboy oil filter mounts to the motor
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Old Mar 20, 2024 | 04:13 PM
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Old Mar 28, 2024 | 10:38 AM
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AFAIK the engine cases are the same.. You can swap filter mounts if necessary..
 
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