Why is it called a Shovelhead engine?
The engine gained the nickname “Shovelhead” due to the look of the rocker heads having the appearance of an old coal shovel that was flipped upside down, giving the appearance of a shovel.
Who is Pacific Mike?
Pacific Mike is a Harley-Davidson mechanic from out in California. This guy knows Harleys new and old, inside and out, and he shares a lot of great information with his viewers. In this video, he shows off a beautiful, classic Shovelhead that’s mostly stock.
What kind of oil filter does a 1975 Shovelhead have?
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. Looks like a crank case breather line, on the right side of the engine.
When was the first HD Shovelhead engine made?
Many of the recommend modifications are closely aligned with performance work being done in the 90’s, not 1970’s technology as practiced by many Shovelhead mechanics.
Can a Shovelhead engine run with twin cams?
Changes used in the current Shovelhead engine build are also noted. With modification like this, it is quite possible for a Shovelhead engine to run with the EVO and Twin Cam engines. We hope you find the information helpful.
Can a Shovelhead engine run on an Evo?
As a favor to the Shovelhead fans that frequent the Nightrider Performance Site, the original text and drawings are being presented. Changes used in the current Shovelhead engine build are also noted. With modification like this, it is quite possible for a Shovelhead engine to run with the EVO and Twin Cam engines.
Many of the recommend modifications are closely aligned with performance work being done in the 90’s, not 1970’s technology as practiced by many Shovelhead mechanics.
Changes used in the current Shovelhead engine build are also noted. With modification like this, it is quite possible for a Shovelhead engine to run with the EVO and Twin Cam engines. We hope you find the information helpful.
As a favor to the Shovelhead fans that frequent the Nightrider Performance Site, the original text and drawings are being presented. Changes used in the current Shovelhead engine build are also noted. With modification like this, it is quite possible for a Shovelhead engine to run with the EVO and Twin Cam engines.
Is there a Shovelhead engine for Nightrider performance?
At least one Shovel engine has been built using many of the ideas present here, with excellent results. As a favor to the Shovelhead fans that frequent the Nightrider Performance Site, the original text and drawings are being presented. Changes used in the current Shovelhead engine build are also noted.