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IH: Carburetor, Intake Manifold & Exhaust Systems


FACTORY CARBURETORS

Linkert Model M and DC Carbs (1957-1965)

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  • Three different carburator families were used on the K and Sportsters through 1969. Three models of the venerable Linkert Model M carbs were used on K and KH. Sportsters used various incarnations of the Linkert DC and M carbs from 1957 through 1965. 1)

The Linkert Model M

  • The model M carburetor is a plain tube carb containing a venturi and a discharge nozzle through which fuel is drawn into the air stream passing through the venture. The quantity of fuel is metered by two jets or openings (one for low speed and the other for high speed) before entering the nozzle.
  • Needle valves in the low and high speed passages allow the carburetor to be adjusted for the slightly varying and individual needs of the engine. Once the carb is adjusted, it requires little if any attention. At most, adjustments might be a few clicks or notches richer or leaner on the needles are all that should be needed to correct air/ fuel mixture for changes in weather condition. All final adjustments should be made at full operating temps. 2)
  • Features:
    • High and low speed needles
    • Low speed needle lift lever
    • Throttle lever
    • Throttle lever lock screw
    • Throttle stop
    • Bowl vent
    • Choke lever and disc
    • 1-5/16“ Venturi (27363-41) for 1954-1956 KH models3)
  • (27146-52) M53 (1952) for all Harley K models4)
  • (27146-52A) M53A1 (1952-1956) for all Harley K models replaced the M53 with: 5)
    • New intake lever and shaft (52-53) replaced again for (54-56)6)
    • New float assembly (27380-33A) replaced these two previous ones (27380-33) & (27380-52) 7)
    • New carburetor support bracket (basically an “L” bracket on the bottom of the float bowl.) 8)
  • Most K models ran a Linkert M model Carb up until around 1965.

The Linkert Model DC

  • The model DC is a plain tube carburetor. It's main air/ fuel mixture passage consists of a venturi section and discharge nozzle. A fixed jet and adjustable high speed needle valve, of limited, meter the high speed fuel supply as it is fed into the venturi section of the throttle barrel. The low speed needle valve meters the low speed fuel/ air mixture as it is fed into the throttle barrel near the throttle disc. There are no moving parts except the throttle shaft, disc and the bowl float mechanism. 9)
  • The Linkert DC found on the 1959-1965 Harley Servi-car 45 flathead was left-handed, the float was on the right side of the ones put on Sportsters and Big-twins, since Harley flatheads have the carburetor on the left side of the engine. Other than the Harley Shovelhead carb and the DC-2 on the Servi-car, all Linkert DC versions have the same carb body with the same size venture, with a one-piece casting and the difference was changing the jet size, and modifying the inlet valve. 10), found primarily on '50s and '60s Harley-Davidson Sportsters.
    • Being simple in design:
    • Choke lever assembly for 1957 models only
    • Throttle lever stop
    • Main nozzle float valve and seat
    • Idle tube assembly
    • Float bowl mounted on right side
    • Venturi
    • Discharge nozzle
    • Adjustable high and low speed nozzles, and a fixed jet.

All except DC2 are the same body. NOS bodies actually were shipped blank and the dealer stamped the number needed on them. 11)
If you have a larger bore body using a 9X throttle disc, this is from the modification bulletin Harley put out on the DC carbs many years ago.
Differences on all except the DC2 were in jet sizes, needle & seats, bowl lettering, etc, all minor.
They did not make a DC3, DC5, DC8, DC9, or DC11. (“real” DC11 “race” carbs were modified versions of other DC models as per the race mod bulletin Harley put out)
Here is a link to that drawing at Into The Wilderness Trading. (whether by Harley themselves for the XLR or by a particular dealer)
Linkert did not make DC11 carbs as such, and you will also find these mods on every model out there except DC2.
A few are well done and re-stamped as DC11 ( probably by Harley for racers). Some very poor quality backyard jobs with the idle ports ruined, so look them over carefully.

Sportster
Carb Model
Idle BleedIdle Tube
Feed
Fixed JetThrottle
Disc
High
Speed
Setting
Idle Speed
Setting
27155-57 12) 1957-1958 Sportster
DC-1 13)
Standard
1957 (only)
#53 .0595#69 .0293#9 .0679A 14) 3/4” to 1-1/4“ 3/4” to 1“ 15)
27155-57A 16) 1959-1960 Sportster
DC-1L 17)
Standard
1958-1960
#53 .0595#69 .0293#4 .06259A 18) 3/4” to 1-1/4“ 1” to 1-1/4“ 19)
DC-1M 20)
Miltary XLA
#53 .0595#69 .0293#1 .0529A 21) 3/4” to 1-1/4“ 1” 22)
27155-57B 23) 1961-1965 Sportster
DC-6 24)
Standard
1961
#53 .0595#69 .0293#4 .06259A 25)
DC-10 26)
Standard
1962-E1963
#53 .0595#69 .0293#4 .06259A 27) 3/4“ to 1-1/4” 1“ to 1-1/4” 28)
DC-12 29)
Standard
L1963-1965
#53 .0595#69 .0293#4 .06259A 30)
Other HD Carb ModelIdle BleedIdle Tube
Feed
Fixed JetThrottle
Disc
High
Speed
Setting
Idle Speed
Setting
DC-2 31)
1959-65 Servicar
(smaller venturi, opposite float bowl)
#51 .067#70 .028#20 .045212 32) 3/4“ to 1-1/4” 1“ to 1-1/4” 33)
DC-7 34)
1966 Big-Twin FL and FLH
(larger venturi)
#53 .0595#69 .0293 .0709A 35)
DC-12 36)
1966 Big-Twin FL and FLH
#53 .0595#69 .0293#4 .06259A 37)

Tillotson HD Carb (1966-1971)

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  • 1966-1971, Sportsters used the universally beloved Tillotson Model HD, 38)which was less sensitive to lean and tilt, and also helped power and driveability. 39)
  • The model HD is a dual-venture, diaphragm-type carburetor with an automatic economizer and accelerating pump. The fuel inlet needle is operated by a compression spring balanced lever that is controlled by the diaphragm to regulate fuel flow into the metering chamber. The amount of fuel flowing into the carb metering chamber is exactly equal to amount of fuel demand of the engine. 40)
  • This type of fuel control operates at any tilt angle and is resistant to any vibration which could cause a poor fuel/ air mixture or flooding.41)
  • The small primary venture is offset to the bottom of the large secondary venture where the main nozzle outlet protrudes from the metering chamber. The accel. pump discharges into the small venture to take advantage of the venture pressure drop that breaks up the solid stream of accelerating-pump fuel.42)
  • The accelerating unit is a positive-acting plunger type pump connected to the throttle shaft through a cam lever. The pump plunger is a spring loaded leather cup that operates in a smooth plastic cylinder drawing fuel directly from the metering chamber to provide extra fuel for acceleration.43)
  • The automatic economizer is a hydraulically operated enrichment valve controlling the main nozzle fuel mixture at very low engine speed. The valve opens an auxiliary fixed main jet as the venture air flow decreases, allowing the fuel mixture to be maintained at a full power richness. As the air flow through the carb increases, or as engine speed increases, the valve closes to prevent an over-rich mixture at intermediate speeds. 44)
  • All late 1968 Electra Glide and Sportster model carbs receive an upgrade incorporating a ball check valve in the accelerator pump passage of the plastic cover.This was to provide a positive seal against air bleeding back from the venturi into the fuel chamber. 45)
    • Air bleeding into the fuel chamber thru the accel pump passage can cause poor or erratic accel pump action, surging at cruising speeds and hesitation upon acceleration from cruise speeds, a vapor lock condition while running from high speds to cruise speeds and a tendency to stall when idled.
  • Choke/ Initial Startup: The choke is in the closed position. As the engine is cranked, the entire metering system (idle, intermediate and nozzle) is subjected to engine suction which is transmitted to the fuel chamber, via the metering channels, creating a low pressure on the fuel side of the metering diaphragm. Atmospheric pressure from the vent moves the metering diaphragm toward the inlet control lever to allow fuel to enter carb thru the needle and seat. Fuel is then forced thru the metering system out into the carburetor mixing passage and into the manifold and engine. When the engine fires up, the volume of air drawn thru the carb increases, and the spring loaded top half of the choke shutter opens to provide the additional air required by the engine, to prevent an over-rich mixture. The choke can then be moved to a half-open position for engine warm-up. During hot weather or after the engine has been run long enough to reach stable operating temperature, and then shut off for a short period of time, a small amount of fuel vapor may form in the fuel lines or in the fuel chamber of the carb. The vapor in the fuel lines will enter the fuel inlet and rise out of the fuel outlet, to be vented back into the fuel tank. The vapor that forms in the fuel chamber must escape through the metering system because there is no other vent to the fuel chamber. Starting a warm engine is most easily accomplished by placing the choke in the half closed position and starting as described. The choke helps to quickly remove the vapor out of the fuel system so that the fuel flowing through the carb and fuel line can cool the system to a normal temperature. Starting is usually easier using the choke (full choke for cold engine, half choke for warm engine). 46)
  • Idle Operation: The throttle shutter is slightly open when the engine is idling and the carb mixing passage on the engine side of the throttle shutter is exposed to engine suction, while the mixing passage between the throttle shutter and the air cleaner is at nearly atmospheric pressure. Engine suction (transmitted through the primary idle discharge port to the fuel chamber side of the metering diaphragm via the bypass chamber, idle fuel supply channel, intermediate adjustment channel, nozzle well, main fuel jet and main fuel supply channel) creates a sub atmospheric pressure in the fuel chamber. The metering diaphragm is forced upward by atmospheric pressure, moving the inlet control lever to overcome the inlet compression spring pressure, allowing fuel to enter the fuel chamber through the inlet needle and seat. Fuel flows through the main supply, main fuel jet, nozzle well, intermediate adjustment channel (where it mixes with air from the idle air-bleed) idle fuel supply channel, to the bypass chamber, where it mixes with air from the secondary idle discharge ports, and on out into the carb mixing passage through the primary idle discharge port. The mixture of well atomized fuel and air then travels through the manifold and into the engine combustion chamber. 47)
  • Acceleration: Acceleration is accomplished by the use of a positive-acting accelerator pump, actuated by a cam lever from the throttle. The pump cylinder is filled when the pump is raised to the top of it's stroke. Fuel is drawn from the fuel chamber, through the accelerating pump inlet channel, past the inlet check valve. The outlet check valve is closed to prevent air from being drawn in to the accelerating pump system. As the accelerating pump is depressed, the pressure of the fuel closes the inlet check valve, the fuel flows through the pump channels, past the outlet check valve, through the accelerating pump outlet channel and through the boost venture into the carburetor mixing passage. 48)
  • Intermediate or Cruise Operation: Fuel is delivered into the carb and as the throttle shutter opens to increase engine speed, the secondary idle discharge ports are exposed to engine suction and fuel is delivered from both the primary and secondary idle discharge ports to supply the additional fuel demand by the engine. As the throttle shutter is opened farther, the air velocity through the boost venture increases, creating a low pressure area at the nozzle outlet. Fuel flows from the fuel channel through the nozzle outlet via the nozzle well, main fuel jet, main fuel supply channel, and economizer valve when the pressure at the nozzle outlet is less than the pressure in the fuel chamber. At idle and lower intermediate speeds, the check ball in the economizer valve is away from the seat, allowing free flow from the fuel chamber through the economizer valve to the nozzle well and nozzle outlet. Fuel flow from the primary and secondary idle ports decreases as fuel flow from the nozzle outlet increases. 49)
  • High Speed Operation: Fuel flow from the nozzle outlet increases as the shutter is opened past the intermediate position to the fully open position. Fuel is delivered through the nozzle outlet from the fuel chamber via the main fuel supply channel and the main fuel jet. The increased pressure difference between the small venture and the metering chamber, plus the force of fuel flowing through the economizer valve, causes the check ball to seat, stopping the fuel flow from this part of the main metering system. This gives increased economy at high speeds. The diaphragm action and the method of fuel delivery to the fuel chamber is the same as previously described. 50)
  • Features: 51)
    • Low speed needle
    • Intermediate needle
    • Throttle lever
    • Throttle stop
    • Choke lever
    • Accelerator pump
    • Inlet and vent fittings
    • Diaphragm
    • Intake Manifold (27021-57) 52)
HD-1A was the 66 version, no pump check ball, used the no drill insulator and the “wraparound” cable bracket is the same as the 67-71. 66 uses the Linkert bracket 53)
Fuel pressure and the weight of the needle alone move the needle away from the inlet seat. 54)
HD-1B Starting after engine #66XLCH-10611, the carb has a new inlet valve lever, needle and seat assembly to help correct problems such as high speed leaning out caused by vibration and needle sticking due to dirt / debris in carburetor. The stamped ID has the model stamped on the flange near the idle mixture adjustment wheel.
The new lever had a forked end which engaged a groove in the new inlet needle seat stem which locked the lever to the needle providing diaphragm control of the needle movement in both directions.
It was recommended to install this update into the HD-1A carb (where definite carburetor problems exist) 55)
67-E68 used the 'standard' choke and throttle shafts, no pump check, insulator gets drilled for over the top. Same pn. This insulator gets used on e67CH, 70-71CH and 67-71 XLH.
67-69 CH gets its own insulator. New pn for this one. Same part as others, this vintage except the lower stud is now longer for the plug wire router to mount.56)
HD-1BC or HD-1C Late 1968 Sportsters ( Carb # 27162-66B) received a ball check valve in the accelerating pump passage of the plastic cover which provides a seal against air bleeding back from the venturi into the fuel chamber. 57).
L68-69 HD1C gets the pump check.58)
70-71 HD1D different body casting. may be different low speed circuit.59)
HD-2A
HD-2AB
HD-2B
Electra Glide models 60)
w / pre lever needle and seat assembly
HD-2AC
HD-2C
Electra Glide models 61)
with new lever needle and seat assembly
27804-66Diaphragm Cover without the ball check valve
27804-66ADiaphragm Cover the ball check valve

Tillotson Carbs (1968-1971) 62) 63)

Serial NumberMain Jet
27160-66B 64)
Big Twin
27162-66B65)
27162-66C66)0.053“, 0.055”, 0.059“, 0.057”, 0.061“, 0.063”67)
27155-66RA (XLR)(27823-66R)
27155-70R (XR)(27823-66R)
Torque Specs Inlet Needle Seat 40-45 in/lbs (4.5-5 Nm)
Diaphragm Cover Plug 23-28 in/lbs (2.6-3Nm)
Carb Idle Speed 900- 1,100 RPM 68)

1972-1980

Through 1980, XR-750 engines were equipped with a 36mm Round Slide69) Mikuni. Below is a chart of the standard jetting of these carbs. Final jetting may vary. 70)

36mm Carb TypesMainPilotNeedleNeedle JetSlideAir Correction Jet
VM-36-1
VM-36-4
VM36/39
240256F5159-P42.01.0

1989-2003

Engine upgrades prompted HD to recommend the use of Mikuni's 38mm Flat Slide carburetor (not supplied with the engine kit). Recommended jetting chart below.71)

38mm Carb TypesMainPilotNeedle JetSlide
TM38-85 (47mm spigot dia.)
TM38-86 (43mm spigot dia.)
210-26020-256FM46Q0,Q2,Q44.0
  • Most Mikuni carbs have a backwards Idle mix screw, in to richen, out to lean. 72)
  • The longer carb provides a better signal to the fuel metering business inside. This is why the round slide carb works so well combined with the taper on the slide and needle. The round slide carb will have a wider sweet spot than a flat slide 73) and that equates to better low range. 74)

Mikuni (general application)

Click here for more information on Mikuni Carbs in the REF section of the Sportsterpedia.

The VM series carbs are round slide Mikunis, 34, 36, 38 MM etc. Only Mikuni round slide carbs are designated as VM. Mikuni lists the following Vintage Carb Kits: 75)
001-200….HDS-101/38mm…. Sportster/Shovelhead
001-204….HDS-101A/40mm…. Sportster/Shovelhead
001-202….HDS-101B/44mm…. Sportster/Shovelhead
So any of these 3 sizes will work.

The correct version of the VM38 for an ironhead Sportster is the VM38-9. 76) 77) 78)
The VM38-“9” was setup and extensively tested by Jerry Branch for the stock Sportster engine using flow bench tech for the time. 79)

38mm Carb TypesMainPilotNeedle JetThrottle ValveJet NeedleAir Jet
VM38-9 (43mm spigot)80)33030Q-22.56DP10.5
2.0

Bendix/ Zenith I6P12 Carb (1972-Early 1976)

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  • Model 16P12 sidedraft carb (standard for Harley's) is a horizontal plain tube type carb with a fuel bowl, single ring shaped float, an accelerator pump, idle mixture adjusting needle and a throttle stop screw for idle speed adjustment.81)
  • The throttle body casting contains an integral venture and a fuel valve seat that is pressed into the body. The underside of the throttle body contains a long boss that the main jet and discharge tube assembly screw into with the end of the tube projecting up into the venture.82)
  • Note for 1973 and earlier: The change letter (A or B) is stamped near the Basic Bendix carburetor part number (13609) for identifying carburetors with modifications. Idle tube 27749-72 (marked A) is standard on carbs marked with a change letter (A). Idle tube 27750-72 (marked B) is standard on carbs marked with change letter (B).83)
    • Fuel Supply Stream: Fuel under pressure enters the float chamber through the fuel inlet and valve (needle and seat. The bowl fuel level is automatically maintained by the float which opens and closes the needle seat valve to supply varying fuel demands to the engine.84)
    • Accelerator System: The accelerator pump controls the amount of additional fuel discharged into the air system upon sudden throttle opening and it consists of a pump assembly, accelerating jet, check valve and the mechanical linkage connected to the throttle shaft.85)
    • Idle System: Fuel for idle is drawn in from the main metering well through the idle tube and is mixed in the channel leading to the idle discharge holes with air entering the idle air bleed. At low idle speed, throttle plate is positioned to expose only the #1 idle discharge hole to engine vacuum. Air is admitted to the idle channel through the #2, #3 and #4 (1972 and later) idle holes. Air mixes with the fuel/ air mixture in the channel and is discharged through the #1 idle hole. As the throttle plate is opened, the #2, #3 and finally the #4 hole begins discharging fuel/ air mixture to supply the increased fuel required for higher engine speeds. The idle needle regulates the fuel/ air mixture flowing thru #1 discharge hole. Turning the needle clockwise (in) leans out the mixture while turning counterclockwise (out) richens the mixture. The idle speed is set by adjusting the throttle stop screw instead of the idle adjusting needle.86)
    • Choke System: Before cranking the engine, the throttle should be opened to expose all three idle holes. The choke plate should be held fully closed during the cranking. After the engine starts, open the choke slightly. A hole in the choke plate helps prevent over-choking when the engine is started. The choke should be moved to wide open when the engine is partially warmed up.87)
    • High Speed metering System: The fuel for the engine operation from off-idle to full throttle is supplied from the fuel bowl through the main metering jet, metering well and discharge tube. As the fuel flows thru the metering well and tube, it mixes with air entering the well vent to provide the correct fuel/ air mixture ratio for all engine speeds and loads. A series of air bleed holes in the discharge tube permits air from the well vent to enter the bowl below the level of the fuel in the float chamber. This reduces the average density of the fuel and enables it to flow freely at low suction. At high engine speeds, (and high suction), the air to fuel proportion thru the main metering system is reduced to provide a richer mixture needed for peak performance. 88)

Application Dimensions: 89)

  • Engine Size 60-75 CID
  • Throttle Bore 1.153“
  • Choke Bore 2.0”
  • Venturi Diameter: 38-40 mm range
  • Fuel Inlet Fitting: 1/8“-27 pipe thread

Features: 90) 91)

  • 38mm92)
  • Integral float chamber
  • Low speed needle
  • Stock Bendix carbs for Sportsters have fixed main jets and course threads.
    Aftermarket Bendix carbs are offered with adjustable mains and fine threads.
  • Throttle stop screw
  • Throttle lever
  • Manual choke lever: allows operator to control engine warm-up
  • Barrel type accelerator pump
  • Internal bowl venting: minimizes the effects of air cleaner deterioration
  • Bowl drain plug
  • ID number stamped on top over the butterfly plate
  • All aluminum die cast construction
  • Intake manifold ( 27021-71A )93)
Year Model XLH/ XLCHSerial NumberMain Jet Sizes (mm)Low Speed Idle Jet
E197227155-72 94) 0.90mm (27612-71)Early '72 (27749-72)
Late '72-'74 (27750-72)
L1972-197427155-72A 95)Late '72-'73
0.95mm (27614-71)
1.00mm (27618-71)
1.05mm (27619-71 standard)
Added in L'74-E'76
1.10mm (27620-71 standard) 96)
1.15mm (27621-71)
1.20mm (27622-71)
1.25mm (27623-71)
1975-Early 1976
Including all '71-'75 FX models
27155-72B 97) 98) 99)
Bendix Main Jet Identification 100)
Model InfoHD Main Jet Part #Bendix Main Jet Part #Bendix Main Jet SizeDrill Size
1972-1974 XL, XLCH
1971-1975 FL, FLH, FX, FXE
27612-71
27614-71
27618-71
27619-71
27620-71
27621-71
27622-71
27623-71
C66-173
C66-174
C66-155
C66-156
C66-157
C66-143
C66-158
C66-159
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
0.90 mm (0.0354”)
0.95 mm (0.0374“)
1.00 mm (0.0394”)
1.05 mm (0.0413“)
1.10 mm (0.0433”)
1.15 mm (0.0453“)
1.20 mm (0.0472”)
1.25 mm (0.0492“)
1975 and later XL, XLCH
Late 1975 FL, FLH, FX, FXE
27651-75
27652-75
27653-75
27654-75
27655-75
27656-75
C66-183-19
C66-183-20
C66-183-21
C66-183
C66-183-23
C66-183-24
19
20
21
22
23
24
0.95 mm (0.0374”)
1.00 mm (0.0394“)
1.05 mm (0.0413”)
1.10 mm (0.0433“)
1.15 mm (0.0453”)
1.20 mm (0.0472“)
Bendix part # is stamped on the hex head side of the jet. The standard 1.10 mm for 1975 and later carbs is only labeled C66-183. All other jets for '75 & later models have the full # with suffix
Carb Idle Speed 700- 900 RPM 101)

Keihin "butterfly" or "non-CV" Carb (Late 1976-1987)

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  • The Keihin non-CV carburetor is a horizontal type with a fuel bowl, single ring-shaped float, an accelerating pump, idle mixture adjusting needle and a throttle stop screw for speed adjustment. 102)
  • The throttle body casting contains an integral venture and a fuel valve seat that is pressed into the body. The underside of the throttle body contains a boss. The main jet screws into the boss and holds the bleed tube in place.103)
    • Operation: Fuel from the gas tank passes through the fuel valve, onto float chamber. The fuel entering causes the float to rise until it shuts off the fuel valve, stopping the flow at a level predetermined by float level setting. 104)
    • Idle or Slow System: The slow system functions at idle, low and intermediate speeds when throttle valve is closed or only partially open. At idle, fuel enters the main jet and, after being metered there, enters the slow jet where it is metered again. Fuel from the slow jet enters the slow jet bleed tube where it mixes with air through the slow air passage. Fuel mixture is regulated by adjusting the idle (low speed) mixture screw. When the throttle valve is closed, fuel mixture flows into the venture almost entirely through the idle port. As the throttle valve gradually opens, fuel mix discharge is transferred to the bypass. The slow jet bleed tube is actually a part of the slow jet. 105)
    • The Main System: The main system functions at intermediate and high speeds as the throttle valve opens further. Fuel is metered by the main jet and enters the main jet air passage. The fuel/ air mixture then exits from the main nozzle and into the venturi. 106)
    • The Accelerating Pump System: The accelerating pump system works with sudden throttle openings (rapid acceleration) to quickly inject fuel into the carb to provide extra fuel for the engine demand. Rapid throttle action pushes the pump rod down, flexing the diaphragm, which compresses fuel underneath the diaphragm, forcing it up past the check valve and out the pump nozzle into the venturi. The check valve prevents backflow while the pump nozzle meters the flow. Spring action then returns the diaphragm back to it's original position. As the diaphragm returns, a new supply of fuel flows in and under it so the system will be ready to repeat the cycle with the next rapid throttle action detected. 107)
    • The Choke System: The choke is manually set by pulling out on the choke button. Pulled all the way out is fully closed (for cold engine), partially open (for warm engine) or pushed all the way in, fully open (for warm engine). 108)
  • Integral Float Chamber
  • Manual Choke
  • 3 different models
  • Model Year Changes

Sportster Keihin Butterfly Carburetors by Year Model

Sportster ModelYear
Carb Used
HD Part NumberFlange /
Casting
Number
Main Jet
Size
Low Speed
Jet Size
Initial Mixture
screw setting
Accel Pump
spring position
XLH, XLCHLate 197627153-76109)B50A 110)(140 std) 111)
Optional jets 112)
- 130, 135, 145, 150
155, 160, 165, 170, 175113)
1007/8 114)Upper 115)
XLH, XLCH, XLT1977-1978 27153-77 116)B50B 117)
B50C
(160 std) 118) (165 std) 119)
Optional jets 120)
- 130, 135, 145, 150
155, 160, 165, 170, 175121)
751-1/4 122)Center 123)
XL, XLCH, XLS 197927469-78 124)
27469-78A 125)
B83A
B83B
165
160 - above 4000' 126)
65 127)
XL, XLS198027469-80
27469-80A 128)
B83C
B83D
160
165
65 129)
XL, XLSE81-E82
L81-E82
27469-81 130)
27469-81A 131)
B83E
B83F
160
160
68 132)
XL, XLSLate 198227469-82B83G15068 133)
XL, XLS, XLXE198327469-83B83H16052 134)
XL, XLS, XLXL198327469-83AB83H16052 135)
XL, XLS, XLX198427469-83BB83K16052 136)
XL, XLS, XLX198527469-83CB83K16052 137)
XLCR 1000 138)1977-197827148-77B60A
B60B
185901-1/8 139)Upper 140)
XLCR 1000
quiet engine 141)
1977-27146-77B75A175901-1/2 142)Upper 143)
XL 8831986-198727501-86A 144)B83H15552
XL 1100198627502-86A 145)B83H15552
XL 1100198727502-86B 146)B83H15052
Main Jets 147) 148)
HD#27397-7627398-7627399-7627615-7627400-7627401-76
Size155
1001-104-155
150
1001-104-150
145
1001-104-145
140
1001-104-140
135
1001-104-135
130
1001-104-130
HD#27356-7627416-7627417-7627418-7627419-7627420-76
Size185180175170165160

Other HD Keihin Carburetors by Year Model

Other HD ModelYear
Carb Used
Serial NumberFlange /
Casting
Number
Main Jet
Size
Low Speed
Jet Size
Initial Mixture
screw setting
Accel Pump
spring position
All FX7627155-76 860A 149)
860B
185 150)1007/8center
All FL76-E77
The (860B) had the longer 59.5mm accelerator pump rod. 151)
All FX
All FL
L77-E7827155-76A 152) 860C 153)
860D
175 154)881-1/2center
FX, FXE, FXSL1978-197927468-78A 155)B81B16072
FLH-80
Classic
L1978-197927466-78A 156)B78B16570
FL, FLHL1978-197927467-78A 157)B80B16570
FXS-80
FXEF-80
197927472-79 158)B79A16072
FXEF197927466-78A 159)B78A16072
?198027467-80
FLH-80
Classic
Sidecar (79-80)
198027466-80A 160)B78D16568
FL, FLH198027467-80A 161)B80D16568
FXE, FXEF, FXS198027468-80A 162)B81D16072
FXWG198027470-80 163)B28D16072
FXS-80
FXEF-80
FXB
198027472-80A 164)B79D160
FLH-80
Classic
1981-198427494-81A 165)B78F16570
FXEF-80
FXE-80
1981-198327472-81A 166)B79F160 (FXEF-80)
165 (FXE-80)
72
FXS-80, FXB
FXWG, FXSB
1981-198327470-81A 167)B28H160
all FX models
(except FXE-80)
72
All FX models1984
???02BP
???02BQ
All FXR, SOFTAIL198727029-86B 168)02BR16550
All FLT198727034-86B 169)B88R17050
All FLT,
FXR, SOFTAIL
(Ex Cal.)
1988-198927029-88 170)F58A16552
All FLT,
FXR, SOFTAIL
(Cal. and Swiss only)
1988-198927026-88A 171)F59B14042
  • HD part numbers are on a sticker on top of the carb on the choke cable side. Over the years, they may be not readable or may be missing.
    Refer to the flange or ID casting numbers for specific engines used on.
  • 76-78 model numbers are in the side flange near the manifold.
  • 79-up model numbers are on the lower right side ID casting block.
  • Carburetors with the latest letter stamped on the flange had improved sealing on the welch plugs, throttle shaft ends and idle mixture screw. 172)
  • Carb Idle Speed: 900 RPM 173)
  • Torque Specs:174) Late 1976-1985, Carburetor Mounting Nuts - 19 ft/lbs (26 Nm)
  • The original idle mixture setting for E76 Keihin carbs was 1-1/2 turns out and adjust from there. 175)
    In December of 1976, that was changed to 7-8 turns out for FL and FX models. 176)
    In June of 1977, L77-up FL and FX models were changed back to 1-1/2 turns out with earlier models remaining at 7/8 turns.

Swapping to a Keihin CV Carb

See Ironhead - Installing a Keihin CV Carb in the REF section of the Sportsterpedia.


2) , 9)
1959-1969 HD Sportster FSM
3) , 6)
1952-1959 HD Spare Parts Catalog pg 15
4) , 5)
1952-1959 HD Spare Parts Catalog pg 14
7) , 8)
1952-1959 HD Spare Parts Catalog pgs 15,16
12)
1952-1957 HD Spare Parts Catalog pg 15 for all Sportster and K models
13) , 20)
HD TSB #389 dated 5-1-57
15) , 19) , 22) , 28) , 33)
HD 1959-1964 Sportster FSM
16)
1952-1959 HD Spare Parts Catalog pg 16 for all Sportster and K models
23)
1959-1961 HD Spare Parts Catalog Supplement for all Sportster and K models
40) , 43) , 44) , 46) , 47) , 48) , 49) , 50) , 81) , 82) , 83) , 84) , 85) , 86) , 87) , 88) , 102) , 103) , 104) , 105) , 106) , 107) , 108)
1970-1978 HD XL/XLH/XLCH/XLT 1000 FSM
41) , 42)
1970-1978 HD Sportster FSM
45)
HD Service Bulletin #571 dated May 21, 1968
51)
1959-1985 Clymer Sportster Service and Repair Manual pg 76
52)
HD Sportster Parts Catalog (99451-78B)
54) , 55) , 60) , 61)
HD Service Bulletin #547 dated October 24th, 1966 pg OC-237
57) , 62) , 65)
Shop Dope Vol 4 Service Bulletin No 571 May 21, 1968
63)
1970-2010 Haynes Sportster Service and Repair Manual pg 3.1
66) , 67)
HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg B11-1 (99451-78B)
68) , 101) , 173)
Clymer Sportster Repair Manual 1959-1985
70) , 71)
1972-2003 HD XR-750 Service Manua pg 39
90)
1959-1985 Clymer Sportster Service and Repair Manual pg 78
92)
HD XLH,XLCH-1000 Parts Catalog (99451-78B)
93)
HD Sportster Parts Catalog (99451-78B)
94)
1972,1973 HD Sportster Parts Catalog Supplements (99451-72), (99451-73)
95)
1973, 1974 HD Sportster Parts Catalog Supplements (99451-73) (99451-74)
97)
1975 HD Sportster Parts Catalog Supplement (99451-75)
98)
1976 HD Sportster Parts Catalog Supplement (99451-76)
99)
1971-1984 HD FX Parts Catalog pg 35
100)
Shop Dope Service Bulletin #697 dated March 29, 1976
109) , 113) , 116) , 121)
HD Sportster Parts Catalog XLH/XLCH 99451-78B
110) , 117)
HD Service Bulletin #M-713 dated June 10, 1977
111) , 114) , 115) , 119) , 122) , 123) , 138) , 139) , 140) , 141) , 142) , 143) , 172)
HD Service Bulletin #M713 dated June 10, 1977
112) , 120)
HD Parts and Accessories Bulletin dated February 8, 1977
118)
1954-1977 HD Sportster Parts Supplement pg 2
124) , 127)
1979 Harley Davidson Sportster Parts Catalog
125)
1980 HD Sportster Parts Catalog -80 pg 17
126)
HD Service Buletin #M-730 dated June 15, 1978 - Instruction Sheet pg 2
128)
1981 HD Sportster Parts Catalog -81 pg 19
129)
1979-1985 HD XL Parts Catalog pg 23
130)
1981 HD Sportster Parts Catalog -81 pg 21
131)
1983 HD Sportster Parts Catalog -83 pg 23
132) , 133)
1979-1985 HD XL Parts Catalog pg 25
134)
1979-1983 HD XL Parts Catalog pg 23
135) , 136)
1979-1984 HD XL Parts Catalog pg 27
137)
1979-1985 HD XL Parts Catalog pg 27
144) , 145) , 146)
1986-1987 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 21
147)
1954-1976 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 19
148) , 175)
TSB #694 dated November 7, 1975
149) , 150) , 153) , 154)
Hd TSB #M713 dated June 10, 1977
151)
1966-1984 HD FL Parts Catalog (99456-84B) pg 33
152)
1941-1978 Hd Electra Glide, Super Glide Parts Catalog pg 17
155) , 158) , 159) , 162) , 163) , 164)
1971-1984 HD FX Parts Catalog pg 27
156)
1966-1984 HD FL Parts Catalog (99456-84B) pg 33
157) , 160) , 161) , 165)
1966-1984 HD FL Parts Catalog pg (99456-84B) 33
166) , 167)
1971-1984 HD FX Parts Catalog pg 29
168) , 169) , 170) , 171)
87-89 FLT-FXR-Softail Parts Catalog-Carb Info
174)
1970-2010 Haynes Sportster Service and Repair Manual pgs 3.1-3.2
176)
HD TSB #M-707 dated December 1, 1976
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