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1953
Major lifter changes. Panhead: Lifters
relocated from top of pushrods to the top of the tappets, below the pushrod
and closer to the oil pump for more constant oil pressure. The
lifters feature a checkball assembly in a cylinder, and a hole in the flat
side helping to pick oil from the tappet block, then feeding the lifter.
Cast iron tappet blocks feature an oil passage from the case to the tappet.
Pushrods designed w/ball end at top, pressed in fitting threaded for a
screw-in adjuster. Crankcase features tappet block oil feed passages.
The FLE 74ci "Traffic Combination" motor is introduced for slow speed
and escort work, lower end cams and smaller carbs. 4 ribbed gear case cover.
Pinion shaft has 24 rollers instead of 12. The speedo gets a coloration change,
the combination of which is only used this year, (also the only change on the
servicar).
Flathead, Servi-Car, 45", 3 speed and reverse | # |
Price |
G, tow bar | 1146 |
$1,190 |
GA, without tow bar | $1,175 |
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Panhead, 74", 4 speed, $1,000 | ||
FL Sport Solo | 1986 |
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FLF Sport Solo, foot-shift | 3351 |
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FLE Solo, Traffic Combination | ||
FLEF Solo, Traffic Combination, foot-shift |
Sidecar and Chassis:
· LE - right hand sidecar
· M - Package Truck w/cover
· MC - chassis for M
Colors for 1953 |
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Brilliant Black |
Pepper Red |
Glacier Blue |
Forest Green |
Police Silver |
White |
Cavalier Brown |
Glamour Green |
White, cavalier brown, glamour green at extra cost. Motor maids option = Cadillac gray tanks & azure blue fenders. | |||||||
Options: Deluxe Solo, Standard Solo, Utility Solo, Standard Police, Standard servicar, Deluxe servicar, Deluxe sidecar. |