How much does it cost to rebuild a Shovelhead?
$3,300 to $4,000 might be ballpark. It can be done cheaper but that’s about it for a good stock rebuild.
How long do Shovelheads last?
Numerous Harley technicians even stated that without necessary top-end modifications, the motors would often last only between 500 and 5,000 miles.
How reliable is a Shovelhead?
If you beat on a machine it’s gonna fail you no matter what it is. If you take care of it, a Shovelhead is just as reliable as anything else. They’re easy to work on and parts are always available. But, if you don’t know what you’re doing then let somebody else work on it and make sure he does know what he’s doing.
Are Shovelheads reliable?
What is a 1975 Sportster worth?
Values
| Excellent | $8,560 |
| Very Good | $5,600 |
| Good | $3,525 |
| Fair | $3,195 |
| Poor | $2,330 |
Can a 78 Shovelhead turn over but not start?
Discussion in ‘ Classic Models ‘ started by winkles117, Oct 15, 2008 . have a 78 shovel that turns over but will not start, thinking the timing is off. have power to the coil and to the pulgs. how do you set it to were it will start or am i looking in the wrong direction.
Can you buy a Shovelhead 80ci from 1980?
I am currently looking in to buying a shovelhead 80ci from 1980 but my question referres to shovelheads in general. I have read numerous links about shovelhead and I have also understood from people who have had electra glide with shovelhead engines that the engine had some problems.
When was the last time a Shovelhead was made?
The last time one was manufactured was over 20 years ago, and even if impecable care was taken, there is going to be issues with anything that old.
What kind of oil is in a 1975 Shovelhead?
Bought a 1975 Shovelhead a while back from a very shady character and among other things, when you start the engine, it starts puking tons of oil all over the floor. There is a braided metal line about 6-8″ long with a small filter on the end of it.
What are the problems with a 1981 Shovelhead?
Shovelhead starting problems. I have owned a 1981 shovelhead FLH since it was new. When starting it yesterday, I had to push the starter button 5 times before it turned over. The battery is new, the starter button connected because of a strong clicking from the lower left side just above the trans.
Can a Shovelhead be repaired on the side of the road?
You MUST remember that the Shovelhead is made to very loose tolerance. They are solid mount to the frame and vibrate. You must check the bolts to ensure they do not loosen. A very great advantage to the Shovelhead is they can be repaired on the side of the road better than the new models with the electronic controls.
Where can I find a Harley Shovelhead machine?
Shovelhead USa – Harley Shovelhead Source – tech tips, pictures and more! Welcome to the machine…. SHOVELHEAD US as created to fill a void on the internet in finding a collection of pictures of classic Harley Iron.
How tall are the cylinders on a Shovelhead?
Any info on the Shovelhead Strokers and proven combinations with horsepower and torque numbers would be appreciated as well. Thanks. According to Ultima’s website the cylinders are 3 and 5/8 bore stock height .