62FL case # ?

Identification of case numbers and cylinder heads
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Re: 62FL case # ?

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Post by panhead »

That link logs me out instantly, on two different computers (the same two that won't stay logged)
Mr. C!

You are using a dial-up connection, which gives you a dynamic IP-address (408 this far). Your session data can be lost if you switch in the forum. The gallery is part of the forum, not a separate module (as it was formerly), so that is not the problem.
What I mean is that it's a technical issue.
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Re: 62FL case # ?

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I looked at the VIN photo's in the Gallery & see a lot of piting & some odd shaped blocks , they must be all suspect then. :twisted:


I will say it again for all you arm chair inspector generals , if you were not there , you don't really know.
I have the pop corn out waiting for replys :lol:
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Re: 62FL case # ?

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Post by Luke »

I will try an get a straight on shot later tonight.

Do belly #'s ever have letters in them or just #'s?
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Re: 62FL case # ?

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Post by Speeding Big Twin »

Cotten: I seriously doubt that there was any limitation on how much a production (belly) serial can exceed a VIN serial.
Cotten, I agree.
Regarding the link posted by panhead, I'm on a dial-up service and did the following to view the serial numbers:
1. Log in as normal
2. Right-click the link posted by panhead
3. In the drop-down box which should appear, (left) click Open in New Window

If that doesn't work, right-click the link again. In the drop-down box, (left) click Open in New Tab and (left) click on said tab when it appears in the bar near the top of your screen. Here's the link but if this one doesn't work for some reason then please try the previous one. Eric


https://www.hydra-glide.net/cpg/thumbnails.php?album=4
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Re: 62FL case # ?

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Post by FlatHeadSix »

Luke wrote:Do belly #'s ever have letters in them or just #'s?
the belly numbers on big twins, from the knuckles thru the pans are only numbers, no letters

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Re: 62FL case # ?

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Post by Speeding Big Twin »

Luke, I haven’t seen any letters in Panhead belly numbers but some 1940 Knucklehead belly numbers bear the letter E which was apparently used to differentiate the E-series crankcases from the F-series cases due to the F-series being introduced for 1941. And AFAIK, the E appeared for 1940 only. The photo below shows 40E 1++0 on a right-hand case. Eric
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Re: 62FL case # ?

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Post by FlatHeadSix »

Thanks Eric, for both the "E" info on the '40 knucks and for re-posting the link to the VIN # gallery. The link works just like it should.

We can all upload more VIN # pics to expand the gallery album but please add as much info as you can about each photo you add to the album, it will help to verify and explain the pictures.

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Re: 62FL case # ?

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Post by Speeding Big Twin »

Cheers, Mike. When I first saw the E in a belly number I had no idea what it represented but later found a post about it on another forum. Now I have several examples in my collection and they all appear the same as each other. Eric
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Re: 62FL case # ?

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Post by Speeding Big Twin »

fourthgear, members will continue to ask questions about serial numbers and some of us will continue to attempt to assist them. Would you have us say nothing just because we were not at the Harley factory?

There are different opinions put forward sometimes and we see that in this thread. But often, after everything has been sifted through, we arrive at a good result for the original poster and that is what we are trying to achieve for Luke.

You mentioned you would wait for replies. I, too, am waiting for a (second) reply/PM from a certain member regarding a certain 1947 serial number. Eric
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Re: 62FL case # ?

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Post by RUBONE »

HAHA :mrgreen:
Now where is MY popcorn!
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Re: 62FL case # ?

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Post by Bosheff »

Oh No! Not the mythical 1947 Harley-Davidson Panhead....bosheff
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Re: 62FL case # ?

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Post by Luke »

thanks for the info so far guys
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Re: 62FL case # ?

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Post by TimmyV »

FlatHeadSix wrote:
Luke wrote:Do belly #'s ever have letters in them or just #'s?
the belly numbers on big twins, from the knuckles thru the pans are only numbers, no letters

mike
Speeding Big Twin wrote :Luke, I haven’t seen any letters in Panhead belly numbers
Here's a couple of shots of the belly numbers on my '61 FLH. It reads 161 36XX A. The A appears to be slightly smaller & lighter than the other numbers if that matters.
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Re: 62FL case # ?

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Post by TimmyV »

Cotten wrote: I seriously doubt that there was any limitation on how much a production (belly) serial can exceed a VIN serial .
It is generally accepted that the VIN should be lower, and certainly not match, however a replacement case may have made it possible.

...Cotten
Now y'all really got me thinking. The VIN on my bike is 61FLH 71XX. :?:
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Re: 62FL case # ?

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Post by NightShift »

Dear TimmyV,
So maybe the A means its a replacement maybe.
Or maybe a motor made it to the end of the line before it didn't pass inspection and then sent back to sit in the problem pile before it got reworked before it got a vin. I think these numbering rules we make up after the fact would be a big surprise to the stampers.

R'spectf'ly,
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