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Old May 4, 2011 | 12:43 AM
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I have oil leak from rear valve cover, do i have to lift the Engine out to fix it. Thanks Goran
 
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No just the heads . Be sure and get the new metal wafer gaskets for the rocker boxes please , they cost more but it's a one time fix where paper will leaking again in 2 yrs .
 
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Ok Thanks.
I will take it apart next winter. Winter time project.
Will also be looking for a used empty Transmission case, mine is welded and leaking. Goran
 
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Ok Thanks.
I will take it apart next winter. Winter time project.
Will also be looking for a used empty Transmission case, mine is welded and leaking. Goran

Unless you find one local from a buddy or swap meet your best best bet price wise is go aftermarket . The bobber retro craze has put shovel parts over the top for prices anymore I see guys trying to get $2000 for shovel trannies now , ebay will scare you .

Check this place , they have trans case for around $170 and they are US made not imports , I used a few in a couple builds and like the quality better than STD .

http://www.jirehcycles.com/
 
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I took a fast look on pages, did not see any 4-speed.
Will take a closer look tonight.
Very nice Motocycle you have there!
Thanks Goran
 
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I took a fast look on pages, did not see any 4-speed.
Will take a closer look tonight.
Very nice Motocycle you have there!
Thanks Goran
Check their Ebay store they have them there I know ,
# 298-100 cast finish $170
# 298-102 polished $280

Fits any ratchet top 4 speed ( not the maytag ) and you'll have to find or make a little cover for the speedo drive hole on the side of the case if your running the FX style wheel drive speedo instead of the FL tranny drive .

Here's the web page from the on-line catalog .

http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb.dll?parta~partsort
 
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The Link say: Invalid Entry. Thanks Goran
 
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Bummer , use the part number on their web site I pulled it off there . You really have to download the catalog to browse and look for parts , the on-line one they have sucks . I get the numbers from the downloaded version and then run them on the web site for current pricing .
 
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