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techtalk:ref:engmech01n [2022/03/14 21:36] – [Gearcase Upper Oil Feed Galley] hippysmack | techtalk:ref:engmech01n [2022/03/14 22:36] (current) – [History] hippysmack | ||
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====== REF: Engine Mechanicals - Sub-01N ====== | ====== REF: Engine Mechanicals - Sub-01N ====== | ||
====== Cam Cover Gasket Compatibility ====== | ====== Cam Cover Gasket Compatibility ====== | ||
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- | ===== 1952-1976 K and Sportsters | + | ====== |
- | ==== History ==== | + | ===== History |
+ | **Gaskets**: | ||
**1952-1976 models** originally used OEM gasket 25224-52 until 1977 when the 25224-52A came out and replaced the -52 gasket back to 1952. \\ | **1952-1976 models** originally used OEM gasket 25224-52 until 1977 when the 25224-52A came out and replaced the -52 gasket back to 1952. \\ | ||
The -52 gasket has 2 holes in the top center (one for a mounting screw, the other for an oil passage from cover to upper feed galley in the case) \\ | The -52 gasket has 2 holes in the top center (one for a mounting screw, the other for an oil passage from cover to upper feed galley in the case) \\ | ||
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| 1957-E1982 (and some L1981) models \\ use cam cover gasket (25224-52A) ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, inlinefabrication. [[https:// | | 1957-E1982 (and some L1981) models \\ use cam cover gasket (25224-52A) ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, inlinefabrication. [[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Gaskets ===== | ||
+ | **Note**: \\ | ||
+ | Make sure before using a NOS -52A gasket (on L1979-1981) engines that it has the long slanted slot. \\ | ||
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+ | * 1957-E1982 right cases with the small boss and __oil slot__ use gasket (25224-52A). \\ 57-E79 models can still use gasket 25224-52 with the hole in the upper center and these can be found online. \\ L79-81 models must use the 25224-52A gasket with the long slanted slot. | ||
+ | * L1981-1985 right cases with the large boss and __horizontal oil hole__ use gasket (25263-81). \\ These models must use gasket 25263-81 with the long horizontal slot. | ||