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whyupolishthat? 06-22-2015 10:01 PM

I can dig with a shovel
 
Forum newb. Finally got hands on my own h-d. 77 fxs. Had to sign up after discovering the thread of all knowledge whilst searching for casting #s. motor is leaking oil out push rod tubes at tappet blocks n smoking out rear cyl. second hand info. bought with motor out and partially tore down. want to know if my heads n cyls are oem. cyl #16587-66 and 16568-?? heads all i see is 11-76 n 12-76. motor is o.40 over i believe piston dome stamp o.4 cheap james gaskets ect.

whyupolishthat? 06-22-2015 10:09 PM

I assume since 66 castings are mostly unchanged untill the 80". Low grade james gaskets may have been best avaliable at time of last rebuild.

OldEnuf2NoBtr 06-22-2015 10:36 PM

Welcome to the Forums from the great Mid-west.

Hillsidecycle.com 06-23-2015 08:03 AM

Really nothing wrong with James gaskets.
They've been a mainstay in the industry for well over 3 decades.
Scott

Helen Wheels 06-23-2015 08:04 AM


Originally Posted by whyupolishthat? (Post 14141152)
Forum newb. Finally got hands on my own h-d. 77 fxs. Had to sign up after discovering the thread of all knowledge whilst searching for casting #s. motor is leaking oil out push rod tubes at tappet blocks n smoking out rear cyl. second hand info. bought with motor out and partially tore down. want to know if my heads n cyls are oem. cyl #16587-66 and 16568-?? heads all i see is 11-76 n 12-76. motor is o.40 over i believe piston dome stamp o.4 cheap james gaskets ect.

:icon_goofygrin:..I can DIG it !!


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