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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 04:13 PM
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I bought a '48 panhead today. Just got home with it. I was wondering if anyone could tell me the best oil to use in it. Of course its leaking alittle.

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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 04:22 PM
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Welcome from south florida, Your gonna need more than oil LOL!...Crash
 
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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 04:26 PM
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How bout some pics lucky guy?
 
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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 05:34 PM
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60 wt east coast 50 wt mid west 70 wt AZ HD or CCI or what ever
 
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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 06:19 PM
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Vary nice. Pans are cool put choppers rule. Like the last post said Weight depands on weather conditions, HD or cci, Drag specalist. So on & so forth.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 07:59 PM
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I will try to get a few pics posted within the next couple of days. Do I want to use a straight 50W? Or something like 20W50? I was planning on using Castrol GTX oil instead of HD oil.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 10:54 PM
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I would go with the HD oil in straight weight (50 wt./60wt.); depending on temps. you will be riding in as to which. I too had a '48' years ago, sure wish I would have hung on to that one!
 
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Next question. What manual should I buy so I can work on this bike? I've seen the Clymer one listed. But I would like one thats alittle more year specific.
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Does Harley still have these available, the manual? Mine is the original 1948 to 1957 H-D Panhead service manual. Easyriders used to sell them I know; I have a phone number, don't know if it is current though: 1-800-247-6246. Goodluck
 
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Being in Fl. my oil viscosity changes with the seasons. No less than 50 & no more than 70. Tranny gets the same as engine......
 
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