What kind of motor does a 1979 Shovelhead have?
Needs a battery, just trying to get rid of it.. best offer takes it! (860)-969-9594 Custom built 1979 shovelhead Its got an 80 cubic inch motor less than 200 miles on it, Fat Bob tanks, performance machine forward and rear controls, rev tech 5 speed transmission, S&S Carburetor, aluminum wheels, and new shocks front and rear.
Is it normal to rebuild a Shovelhead engine?
Well to be honest, this is a pretty regular occurrence at Rosa’s. It rebuilds engines all the time, the only difference is that most aren’t this dramatically worn out and giggle-inducing. Keeping budget in mind was part of the equation and Andrew was asked to keep the costs down and reuse as much of the engine as was possible and reasonable.
What did Andrew do with his Shovelhead engine?
Andrew dialed in the timing and carb adjustments while it was running, after which he put a fan on the engine to keep its temp within operating spec. Slipping a pair of bagger takeoff mufflers on the engine for some backpressure, he let it run a bit by revving it and taking it through a range of RPMs.
How is the breather port on a Shovelhead engine modified?
12 The breather port was modified for much better breathing. 13 Once the motor was built, it was tuned on this slick engine stand. I’ve seen some funny and some not so funny things while working in and around the V-twin industry.
Needs a battery, just trying to get rid of it.. best offer takes it! (860)-969-9594 Custom built 1979 shovelhead Its got an 80 cubic inch motor less than 200 miles on it, Fat Bob tanks, performance machine forward and rear controls, rev tech 5 speed transmission, S&S Carburetor, aluminum wheels, and new shocks front and rear.
What was the size of an 80 inch engine?
The 80-inch, 1,310-cc engine had a bore diameter of 3.498 inches and a stroke of 4.250 inches or 88.85 x 107.95 mm.
When did Harley Davidson replace the Panhead engine?
In 1966, Harley-Davidson replaced its V-twin Panhead engine with the V-twin Shovelhead.
How big is an 80 inch Shovelhead engine?
The cylinders were aligned at 45 degrees around the crankshaft. While the bottom half of the Shovelheads were the same, they were made in two sizes: 75 and 80 cubic inches.
What kind of motor does a 1979 Harley Davidson shovelhead have?
1979 Harley-Davidson Shovelhead Bobber. Needs new wire harness, ignition coil, headlight and points. 4 speed cow pie transmission, 88Cubic Inch Shovelhead motor runs solid, Paughco springer, Paughco Frame, Belt primary, S&S super E Carburetor.
Is the V-twin Shovelhead 74 or 80 the same?
The cylinder heads are the same except that heads from 80`s haven`t got any cooling fins on top (between the rockerbox) and all heads from 1974 on utilize long reach threads. I know cause i got one short thread 1972 motor and OF COURSE I`ve had to repair these darn threahs already grrrrrrr
Are there aftermarket cylinders for a Shovelhead?
Aftermarket cylinders are available in 3 1/2″ and 3 5/8″ from places like S&S and Custom Chrome. If you go to 3 5/8″ you would have to bore the crankcases to take the extra bore.