Shovelhead Serial #
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Stage IV
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From: Mandeville, Louisiana
Shovelhead Serial #
I snuck my brother's non-running raked out chopper from his In-Laws garage. I'd like to rebuild it and get it back on the road. It has a 1978 Delkron Shovelhead Engine. The Serial # begins with 2A then has 5 numbers (Actual Serial Number I imagine) and ends with H8. I believe the H8 means 1978. Does not the 2A indicate the model? If so, does anyone know what the 2A represents? I need to get a manual for this engine and want to get the correct one.
Can anyone lend their expertise?
Can anyone lend their expertise?
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Just wondering how a Delkron-cased engine ends up with what appear to be standard Harley numbers?
At any rate, the H8 does indicate 1978, and the 2A means FLH 1200.
To complicate matters even further than the engine having aftermarket cases, 1978 was a year with a lot of changes throughout the year. Early models had points, while later had electronic ignition, for example. There were many other mid-year changes, too.
At any rate, the H8 does indicate 1978, and the 2A means FLH 1200.
To complicate matters even further than the engine having aftermarket cases, 1978 was a year with a lot of changes throughout the year. Early models had points, while later had electronic ignition, for example. There were many other mid-year changes, too.
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Thanks pococj
This thing is a hodge podge of assorted parts and pieces. Really old school. I say Delkron because it was the only pic I coud find in my research that showed heads with spark plugs on both sides. It may be an actual HD engine. I have not gotten into the engine yet but if I had to guess, it has points and not an electronic ignition. The rear fender appears to be the front fender of a Road King or Heritage. It has Springer front end that is raked out so far, you have to have pretty big guns to hold the front tire straight. The stopping power is only a rear disc brake. It's really a death trap but I'd like to use it at RALLYS or BLOWOUTS!! It would be one of those bikes that makes you stop and say WTF!!
Thanks for the info and.........Thanks for your service to our country!!!
Thanks for the info and.........Thanks for your service to our country!!!
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It probably is stock cases that somebody added dual-plug heads as this was a fairly common modification, it was usually done because of Hi-compression pistons were added, however some people did it for the cool factor. A good electronic ignition would go a long way in making the bike more dependable. The stock manual would be a big help for most work that you would do on it, wiring, torque specs, etc. If it has an S&S carb you can down load the manual for that on their website. Hope this helps
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