What kind of oil does a Harley Davidson shovelhead use?
Harley-Davidson recommends 4 quarts of SAE 50 or 60 engine oil in all 1966 through 1984 shovelheads. The transmission uses 1.5 pints of HD transmission lubricant, although many people use 75w90 gear oil mixed 3-to-1 with Lucas oil. Harley-Davidson makes two types of fork oil for shovelheads.
When was the Harley Davidson shovelhead engine retired?
Harley made the modifications necessary to bring the Shovelhead engine into a state of redemption prior to its retirement. By 1981 they had successfully relieved the issues. The Shovelhead was produced through 1984 before being replaced with the Evolution engine.
What was the VIN on a 1979 Harley Davidson shovelhead?
In an attempt to curtail theft, the Motor Company used different frame and engine numbers on some 1979 models. The frame numbers didn’t match the number stamped on the engines. The first two digits remained the model code. From 1981 to 1983, a 17-digit VIN appears on the frame, and the engine had a partial VIN.
When did the Shovelhead change to Evolution engine?
Although the shovelhead was replaced by the evolution engine in 1985, most of the shovelheads that were made are still on the road in the United States and Japan. Motorcycles need their main fluids changed at regular intervals. That keeps the engine and other moving components lubricated and operating efficiently.
What kind of engine does a 1983 Shovelhead have?
1983 FLT Tour Glide 1340cc 5 speed Shovelhead Harley. She is officially an antique with matching engine and frame VINs. This is a 2 owner bike. All engine work has been completed by licensed Harley mechanics. Engine was rebuilt in 2010 and has around 37,000 miles on it.
Harley-Davidson recommends 4 quarts of SAE 50 or 60 engine oil in all 1966 through 1984 shovelheads. The transmission uses 1.5 pints of HD transmission lubricant, although many people use 75w90 gear oil mixed 3-to-1 with Lucas oil. Harley-Davidson makes two types of fork oil for shovelheads.
When did the Harley Shovelhead engine overheat?
A new blow came in 1974 when the first phase of the fuel crisis resulted in a decline in fuel quality and with the lowering of the octane rating of the fuel the Shovelhead engines with their higher compression ratios became prone to engine knock which in turn lead to overheating.
What do you need to know about Shovelhead?
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