IH: Primary Drive & Clutch

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====== IH: Primary Drive & Clutch ======
 
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====== Primary Design ======



====== Primary Chain Tensioner ======

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|  77 XLH with 86-90 Primary Chain \\ Tensioner & Spring (40019-86) ((photo by northern bobber of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/184451-primary-chain-adjuster-spring-install/page3?t=1980020&page=3))  |

===== Primary Chain Tensioner Upgrade Kit (1977-up) =====

The HD kit is part number (39967-77A) for use on 1977-up XL, XLCH and XLS models.\\
Note: the V-Twin version of this kit comes with he adjusting screw that goes through the case along with the washers and locknut (not included in the HD kit).\\
[[:techtalk:miscres:miscres08#primary_drive_clutch|Click Here]] to go the INSTRUCTIONS page in the Sportsterpedia, click on the "Y" next to instruction sheet for this kit (J00088) to download it.

  * The HD kit includes;
    * (1) Chain Tensioner (39975-80)
    * (1) Pivot stud (40018-77)
    * (1) Steel washer 25/64"
    * (1) Locknut (7775)
    * (1) Spring (40019-80)
    * (1) Washer 3/8" x 9/16" x 1/16" (6033) 

====== Primary Fill / Drain Holes ======
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====== Engine Sprocket ======
1957-1966 XLH, 1958-1969 XLCH sprocket kick only (40288-58) has the rear mounting surface below face. \\
1967-1976 XLH, 1970-1976 XLCH sprocket (40235-70A) has a mounting surface protruding from the face. \\
1977-up (all) sprocket (40235-74) has a mounting surface protruding even farther with a larger seal diameter. \\
None of them are marked with part#s. ((mct496 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/112326-a-photo-catalog-of-ironhead-parts/page22#post3148620)) \\

Comparison pics: ((photos by mct496 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/112326-a-photo-catalog-of-ironhead-parts/page22#post3148620)) \\ 
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