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Old May 8, 2019 | 09:40 PM
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I purchesed a heritage softail with a HD crate motor. Can i use the case number to find our size or date of manufacturer? since it is not a vin i cant find any info on crate id's
 
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Old May 8, 2019 | 09:46 PM
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used to be with the exchange system, they used the old numbers when they received the return cases. been awhile, who knows now???
 
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Old May 10, 2019 | 04:55 PM
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Do you have the certificate of manufacture?
That should tell you.
 
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very good point mr. norty.
the certificate of origin was needed to register with the dmv if required by the state.
you could always call hd customer service and ask for the tech dept, if they do not say on the phone, they will email in a few days.
 
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