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Look at the picture I posted above. It shows the correct clip and location.

Could also be JD, VL, RL.

We are trying to find the difference between the -53 and -53A.

Thank you all for the great pictures. Now if we can find the difference between the -53 and -53A.

Looking for pictures of inside and outside of 1954/'55 cases with the 24563-53A casting number inside of the left case.

https://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/hd36knuck/16012A_zpsw5u1sznv.jpg

Colony used to sell a wide cast iron intake. I don't know if this is one of theirs or not.

If you are looking for old Harley-Davidson Enthusiast magazines there is a seller on eBay with a lot of '20's, '30's, '40's issues....

Starting in October 1944 welding was done on frames. '46 frames were welded. Only the neck and rear axle clips were brazed. All other joints were welded. You can find this information on page 812 of...

The MoCo always used copper head gaskets until the war time restrictions on copper during WWII came into effect. It was at that time that they started using asbestos gaskets. Copper gaskets can be...

The label on the box tells you they are not Genuine H-D.

Only sidecar bikes had springers in 1949.

If it only has 82 it is a replacement case.
Look harder.

Next to the keyhole should be a number. A locksmith can cut you a key using that number. It used a Briggs & Stratton key blank. If there is no number it is either a Panhead or aftermarket switch.

The bike would be disqualified from AMCA Judging.

[QUOTE=aumick10;184764]Here are some Photos of my 25JD cases.
I suspect the X0 belly number is correct as a set of 1920 cases.
The VIN no boss looks to have been removed at some stage and...

I am searching for a brake crossover shaft and levers for the '36EL. Instead of having the square shank the end is tapered with a key.

I bet George Hood can answer that.

I have been going over magnification of my 36EL Factory pictures to identify what was Cadmium plated. Here is what I have come up with. Have I missed anything?
CADMIUM PLATING

Cone nut
Handlebar...

During my tours of the factory during the '70's, and '80's they were masked freehand. No templates. Just eyeball engineering. They did have a guide for the pin-striping roller they were using in the...

I believe that Paughco sells new boards with mats installed. At least they used to.

I have one that looks like number 2. It has aluminum end pieces and HARLEY-DAVIDSON is stamped on the end pieces. It is some kind of knockoff as H-D never had that Item that I have been able to find.

I found mine on eBay.

Without mentioning her name I know a woman in her 80's who kickstarts her Chief. Two modifications allow this. Two starter cranks cut and made into one that is a inch longer. Two head gaskets per...

After turning my computer on its side I see a beautiful example. A few minor plating issues that can easily be corrected.