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IH: Body Parts
FUEL TANKS
☚—————– ALSO CHECK OUT THE TANKS IN THE GAS TANK GALLERY ————-—-☛
Fuel Cap
- All 1983 XL/FXR models produced after VIN (1HD1CCH17DY113282) and FL/FX models produced after VIN (1HD1AKK16DY011657) use a new low pressure fuel tank cap. The vent relief pressure has been reduced on the screw type fuel caps by utilizing a softer spring. 1)
- The low pressure cap was suggested for use on any 1982 FXR/FXRS or any early build 1983 model, except FLT/FLHT, produced before the above VINs that experiences a lean condition (carburetor spit, poor performance or surging). which should eliminate the problem. No labor was be paid to the dealer for changing out the caps upon servicing.
- The new low pressure cap (61060-82A)for FXR/FXRS can be identified while viewing the inside as having 4 veins (or spokes) instead of 8 with the high pressure cap (61060-82).
- For all other models, the new low pressure cap (61102-83A) can be identified by pressing down on the relief vent with a pencil, pen etc. The low pressure cap has a weaker spring than the high pressure cap (61102-83) beneath the relief vent in the center and the difference in spring pressure can be felt.
Petcock (or Fuel Outlet)
| Petcock Changes Per Year 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 52-56 All K Models | 62125-50 | Fuel valve assembly, wingnut handle, vertical outlet, no reserve |
| 58 XLC 58-61 XLCH | 61601-54 | Strainer (only) with a 45° fuel outlet - no valve |
| 62-64 XLCH | 61601-62 | Strainer (only) with a vertical fuel outlet - no valve |
| 57-68 XL/XLH 65-68 XLCH | 62125-55 | Fuel valve assembly, wingnut handle, vertical fuel outlet, no reserve |
| 69-74 XL/XLH | 62125-55B | Fuel valve assembly, wingnut handle, vertical outlet, no reserve Retrofit to 57-74 XL/XLH, 65-74 XLCH 16) |
| 75 XLH/XLCH | 62160-75 17) | Fuel valve assembly, single pull handle, vertical fuel outlet, no reserve |
| E76 XLH/XLCH | 62163-75 18) | Fuel valve assembly, single pull handle, vertical fuel outlet using Bendix carb, no reserve, 19) Retrofit to 75 models 20) |
| L76-80 XLH/XLCH/XLS | 62164-76 | Fuel valve assembly, single pull handle, horizontal fuel outlet using Keihin carb, no reserve 21) |
| 80 XLS | 62165-77 | Fuel valve assembly, single pull handle, horizontal fuel outlet, no reserve |
| 81-85 XLS 84-85 XLH | 62167-81 | Fuel valve assembly, single pull handle, horizontal fuel outlet with reserve tube These two part numbers were available for parts order for 81-85 XLH or XLS |
| 81-83 XLH 83-85 XLX | 62169-81 | |
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| 58 XLC / 58-61 XLCH Fuel Tank Strainer (61601-54) 22) |
Inspection
You can inspect the screen / filter with a flashlight thru the filler hole in the top of the tank to determine if it needs cleaning or repair.
If the filter is OK, you can inspect / rebuild the petcock without uninstalling it from the fuel tank. 23)
1)
HD Service Bulletin #M-859 dated October 29, 1982
2)
1952-1957 HD Spare Parts Catalog for all Sportster and K Models pg 48
3)
1952-1959 HD Spare Parts Catalog for all Sportsters and K Models pg 60
4)
1953-1963 HD Parts Catalog for Sportsters and KH Models pg 67
5)
1964 HD Parts Catalog Supplement for Sportster and KH Models
6)
1957-1965 Sportster / KH Model Parts Catalog pg 68
7)
1957-1967 Sportster / KH Model Parts Catalog pg 71
9)
1979 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 65
10)
1979-1980 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 73
11)
1979-1981 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 87
12)
1979-1982 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 95
13)
1979-1983 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 93
14)
1979-1984 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 99
15)
1979-1985 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 103
17)
1975 HD Sportster Parts Catalog Supplement
18)
1976 HD Sportster Parts Catalog Supplement
22)
photo by scoobydo of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1023743&highlight=fuel+strainer+xlch
23)
IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1583571
