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Hi I have to get my self a linkert manifold for 1960 duoglide they offer one made of steel and one made of aluminium wondering if it is better to go with aluminium .
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Re: Manifold

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Factory used cast iron manifolds, aluminum expands more with heat compromising manifold seals.
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Re: Manifold

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H-D produced both. The aluminum type is correct for a '60. There are two versions of the aluminum one and the earlier one was used from '58-'62. It does not have the extra reinforcing rib on it and has a casting number 27027-55 on the top. It was a raw finish.
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Re: Manifold

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Post by Buddhahoodvatoloco »

Any luck on finding the manifold, cast iron is better I think.
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Re: Manifold

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RUBONE wrote:H-D produced both. The aluminum type is correct for a '60. There are two versions of the aluminum one and the earlier one was used from '58-'62. It does not have the extra reinforcing rib on it and has a casting number 27027-55 on the top. It was a raw finish.
So the one with a reinforcing rib would be 63-65?
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Re: Manifold

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Thanks for all the replies.
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