panhead cam grear covers

[esquire]

Ok I have been looking for a cam gear cover and do not know what fits what
I have looked on e-bay and found some , I know I need a 4 fin for a 62 pan but have been told there is a defferance in the years , I would like to know from the 48 to the 64 , i do know the 65 and on up . any help ? thank you
Esquire

[Steve Little]

Hi.
The 4 fins on the 61-62 cam cover look like the 63-64 outside oil cover. These 2 covers are different to the earlier four fin covers.
The lowest fin on these two covers is only 3 inches and does not reach the front edge of the cover like the earlier 4 fin covers.
There is no mention of this 61-62 cover in the How To Restore book.
If you need a picture let me know.
Regards Steve

[esquire]

You are right on the How to restore book ,I have this book .
I do know the 63 and 64 had the outside oiler but did not know
about the 61,62 and the ealier ones had a longer fin on the bottom
fin. And yes if you could send pictures it would help me when I go to
buy one. Thank you so much for you help . ESQUIRE

[Chris Haynes]

Here is a 1962.

[bmh]

55 and earlier covers are different in the area at the top of the oil pump. In the pic Chris posted you see a tubular portion running upward at about 50 degrees. This is not present on the early covers and the edge of the crank case is visible there.

[Steve Little]

Esquire. I have a taken a picture of the 4 types of 4 rib covers.
In the past I have found myself inadequate in task of posting pictures on the forum.
If you send me a email I can send it to you.
Or I can send it to one of the more geekish.... err no.... strike that. That should read tech heads of the forum.
Regards Steve