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Old Oct 7, 2015 | 04:08 PM
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How can I tell if a 78 shovel is 74 or 82 cu in without tearing apart.
 
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Just asking if it is Stock would work ...if the respondent was honest!
The '78 is 74" Stock.
Alot can happen in 37 years!!!!
 
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Old Oct 7, 2015 | 07:23 PM
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Just asking if it is Stock would work ...if the respondent was honest!
The '78 is 74" Stock.
Alot can happen in 37 years!!!!
Well if it's 78 1/2 it couled be an 82 cu in right ?
 
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the part numbers on the jugs is the first place to start - the block number can also tell what it was from harley - a letter code
 
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Old Oct 7, 2015 | 07:32 PM
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the part numbers on the jugs is the first place to start - the block number can also tell what it was from harley - a letter code
Right on man. After I get the numbers off of it do I call a dealership or look up numbers on internet?
 
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http://www.harleys.de/engine.html
 
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It may be technically an 82 but that just sounds weird its 80.
 
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the part numbers on the jugs is the first place to start - the block number can also tell what it was from harley - a letter code


16485-74A Front Cylinder with Piston (1200cc) 74-80 - All models


16492-74A Rear Cylinder with Piston (1200cc) 74-80 - All models

16494-78 Front Cylinder with Piston (1340cc) 79-early 81 -FXS-80, FXEF-80, FXB, FXE-80, Late 82& Early 83 All Models.
16495-78 Rear Cylinder with Piston (1340cc) 79-early 81 -FXS-80, FXEF-80, FXB, FXE-80, Late 82& Early 83 All Models.

16496-78 Front Cylinder with Piston (1340cc) 80 FXWG
16497-78 Rear Cylinder with Piston (1340cc) 80 FXWG

16498-80A Front Cylinder with Piston (1340cc) Early 81 - Late 81 to Early 82 - FXS-80, FXEF-80, FXB, FXE-80; Late 83 to * All Models.
16499-90A Rear Cylinder with Piston (1340cc) Early 81 - Late 81 to Early 82 - FXS-80, FXEF-80, FXB, FXE-80; Late 83 to * All Models.

16508-81 Front Cylinder with Piston (1340cc) Late 81 to Late 82 - FXWG.
16497-78 Rear Cylinder with Piston (1340cc) Late 81 to Late 82 - FXWG.


You can check the VIN numbers here:
http://www.terry-zone.com/tech/vin.php
 
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Alright well thanks guys. What about carb for an old shovel. Is s&s best or a harley carb
 
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Alright well thanks guys. What about carb for an old shovel. Is s&s best or a harley carb
Yea...start that!!!!
I like the Bendix on a Stocker...but, I am running a CV on a "Geezer Glide" that suits me well too...S&S??? I use one on my dragbike!!!
 
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