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Old Feb 21, 2018 | 05:43 AM
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Default Shovelhead side-oiler to end-oiler conversion
Hey guys,

Got a '72 Shovelhead laying around. Has been converted from side-oiler to end-oiler by PO. Currently using a chrome cam-cover stamped with 25214-82. Now looking to change out the cover because of corrosion on the cover and what looks to be worn bushings.

So from what I understand, I should be able to use a 73-92 cover after drilling a new oil-feed hole in the cover? Any other modifications needed?

I've added some pics of my current cover and engine-case.
 
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Might want to post this over in the Shovelhead section.. Pretty sure Johnjz or Twisted will chime in.. Good shovel guys....
 
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Ah.. Yes. Sorry. I'm new to this forum, so did not notice that Shovelheads had it's own section.. Thanks!
 
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Maybe easier to get existing cover re-chromed and bushing replaced?
 
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Thought about that. But then I have to buy the bushings, get them line-reamed, re-chromed and everything. Seems like it would take a lot more work and money to it, instead of buying a nice cover with good bushings.
 
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use a 73-92 cover,
 
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