Early vs. Late
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Early vs. Late
Have a 73 XLH and am looking for some parts to finish it out. In the parts boook there have been references to an EARLY 73 and LATE 73. How do I know what version I have so I can be sure the parts I order will be the correct ones? Thanks for any replies..
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The only definate way to figure it out is to call the factory and give them your VIN and they can tell you when it was made. If I remember right the early 73 models could only be bored out 30 over. The late 73 models you could go 60. Check the casting number on the cylinders also.
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Tell us what 'parts' the parts book refers to. That may bring a better answer for you.
I am not aware of any 'early-late' exceptions other than the 1971 and the 1974 models.
There early and late clutch retainers on a 1971. No big deal because it was simply a different shaped metal strap.
There was an early-late change on a 1974 (clutch again) and this was the addition the clutch spacers. A important difference, unlike the 1971 change.
Maybe the name of your parts will tell us what to search for........ pg
I am not aware of any 'early-late' exceptions other than the 1971 and the 1974 models.
There early and late clutch retainers on a 1971. No big deal because it was simply a different shaped metal strap.
There was an early-late change on a 1974 (clutch again) and this was the addition the clutch spacers. A important difference, unlike the 1971 change.
Maybe the name of your parts will tell us what to search for........ pg
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So 1972-E73 have different caskets and cylinders ( just a guess ).
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Right you are about that. Slipped my mind.
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