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hippysmack [1967 XLH Cover]
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 ====== Internal Comparisons ====== ====== Internal Comparisons ======
-You can interchange some covers if you are not concerned about the look of a stocker for your year bike (better resale trying to stay stock). ((Monte03 of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​p=1284165#post1284165)) \\+You can interchange some covers if you are not concerned about the look of a stocker for your year bike (better resale trying to stay stock). ((Monte03 of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​52221-cams-cover-interchange#post1084712)) \\
  
 Also be aware that some covers had the round cut out for the electric starter XLH that came out in 1967. \\ Also be aware that some covers had the round cut out for the electric starter XLH that came out in 1967. \\
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 (so the cam cover and the right case half are a match in tolerances) \\ (so the cam cover and the right case half are a match in tolerances) \\
  
-52-78 cover had only one breather port at 6:00. ((Dr Dick of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1845601&​page=2)) \\+52-78 cover had only one breather port at 6:00. ((Dr Dick of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​172350-77-breather-please-view-pics/​page2?​t=1845601&​page=2)) \\
 79-85 had two. One at 6:00 and one at 10:00. \\ 79-85 had two. One at 6:00 and one at 10:00. \\
 52-76 uses .625" pinion bushing bore. \\ 52-76 uses .625" pinion bushing bore. \\
 77-85 uses .562" pinion bushing bore. \\ 77-85 uses .562" pinion bushing bore. \\
  
-|  1952-1956 Cam Cover - casting: 25202-52 ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1845601&​page=2)) ​ |  1957-1962 Cam Cover - casting: 25202-52A ((photo by ironheadjunkie of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1421916&​page=2)) ​ |  1963-1967 Cam Cover - casting: 25202-52A((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1845601&​page=2)) ​ | +|  1952-1956 Cam Cover - casting: 25202-52 ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​172350-77-breather-please-view-pics/​page2?​t=1845601&​page=2)) ​ |  1957-1962 Cam Cover - casting: 25202-52A ((photo by ironheadjunkie of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​132743-oil-line-routing/​page2?​t=1421916&​page=2)) ​ |  1963-1967 Cam Cover - casting: 25202-52A((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​172350-77-breather-please-view-pics/​page2?​t=1845601&​page=2)) ​ | 
 |{{:​techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​cam_cover_52-56_by_dr_dick.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​cam_cover_1_25202-52a_by_ironheadjunkie.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​cam_cover_63-67_by_dr_dick.jpg?​direct&​300|}}| |{{:​techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​cam_cover_52-56_by_dr_dick.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​cam_cover_1_25202-52a_by_ironheadjunkie.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​cam_cover_63-67_by_dr_dick.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|
  
-|  1968-1970 Cam Cover - casting: 02-68 ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1845601&​page=2)) ​ |  1971-1976 Cam Cover - casting: 25202-71 ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1845601&​page=2)) ​ |  1977-1978 Cam Cover - casting 76-25202F ((photo by DirtyCory of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1297584&​page=9)) ​ |+|  1968-1970 Cam Cover - casting: 02-68 ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​172350-77-breather-please-view-pics/​page2?​t=1845601&​page=2)) ​ |  1971-1976 Cam Cover - casting: 25202-71 ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​172350-77-breather-please-view-pics/​page2?​t=1845601&​page=2)) ​ |  1977-1978 Cam Cover - casting 76-25202F ((photo by DirtyCory of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​127032-getting-this-78-back-to-the-way-it-should-be/​page9?​t=1297584&​page=9)) ​ |
 |{{:​techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​cam_cover_68-70_by_dr_dick.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​cam_cover_71-76_by_dr_dick.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​cam_cover_77-78_by_dr_dick.jpg?​direct&​300|}}| |{{:​techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​cam_cover_68-70_by_dr_dick.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​cam_cover_71-76_by_dr_dick.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​cam_cover_77-78_by_dr_dick.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|
  
-|  1979-1980 Cam Cover - casting: 79-25202 ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1845601&​page=2)) ​ |  1981 Cam Cover - casting: 81-25223 ((photo by Scott of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=2073823)) ​ |  L1984-1985 Cam Cover - casting: 25222-84A ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1845601&​page=2)) \\ (no date code below casting) ​ |+|  1979-1980 Cam Cover - casting: 79-25202 ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​172350-77-breather-please-view-pics/​page2?​t=1845601&​page=2)) ​ |  1981 Cam Cover - casting: 81-25223 ((photo by Scott of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​197215-cam-cover-id-help-please-warning-huge-pics?​t=2073823)) ​ |  L1984-1985 Cam Cover - casting: 25222-84A ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​172350-77-breather-please-view-pics/​page2?​t=1845601&​page=2)) \\ (no date code below casting) ​ |
 |{{:​techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​cam_cover_79-80_by_dr_dick.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​1981_cam_cover_by_scott.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​cam_cover_l84-85_by_dr_dick.jpg?​direct&​300|}}| |{{:​techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​cam_cover_79-80_by_dr_dick.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​1981_cam_cover_by_scott.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​cam_cover_l84-85_by_dr_dick.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|
  
 ====== 1957-1970 Cam Covers ====== ====== 1957-1970 Cam Covers ======
-1957 thru 1970 Sportsters had cams designed for an ignition to be mounted on top of the cam cover. ((Monte03 of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?t=230843)) \\+1957 thru 1970 Sportsters had cams designed for an ignition to be mounted on top of the cam cover. ((Monte03 of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​52221-cams-cover-interchange?t=230843)) \\
 These cams are not interchangeable with post 1971 motors (what can be called the '​cone'​ cam cover). \\ These cams are not interchangeable with post 1971 motors (what can be called the '​cone'​ cam cover). \\
 Early XLs had XL cams, 1966 thru the 1970s had hotter cams known as P cams. \\ Early XLs had XL cams, 1966 thru the 1970s had hotter cams known as P cams. \\
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 P cams are frequently seen for sale on ebay. \\ P cams are frequently seen for sale on ebay. \\
 When hunting for parts you want to ask, "Pre 1971 or Post 1971" for cams and covers including the sprocket cover. \\ When hunting for parts you want to ask, "Pre 1971 or Post 1971" for cams and covers including the sprocket cover. \\
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 ===== 1957-1962 XL/XLH/XLCH Cover ===== ===== 1957-1962 XL/XLH/XLCH Cover =====
 Part number (25200-57). Casting number is (25202-52A). \\ Part number (25200-57). Casting number is (25202-52A). \\
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 ===== 1967 XLH Cover ===== ===== 1967 XLH Cover =====
 Part number (25201-67). Casting number (25202-52A). \\ Part number (25201-67). Casting number (25202-52A). \\
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 ===== 1968-1970 XLH Cover ===== ===== 1968-1970 XLH Cover =====
 Cover part number (25201-67A). Casting number is (02-68). Top rear corner is cut out for the electric starter. \\ Cover part number (25201-67A). Casting number is (02-68). Top rear corner is cut out for the electric starter. \\
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 Both fittings are 1/​8"​-27 NPT to 1/4" hose barb 90° elbows. \\ Both fittings are 1/​8"​-27 NPT to 1/4" hose barb 90° elbows. \\
  
-Click on a pic to enlarge: ((photos ​courtesy of Ebay selleranimalhouse2010, [[https://​www.ebay.com/​str/​animalhouse2010?​_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay store:]] )) \\ +{{:techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​1968-1970_xlh_cam_cover_25201-67a_pic1_by_flashback_inc.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ​((photo courtesy of Flashback Enterprises in Imlay CityMI, [[https://​www.ebay.com/​str/​flashbackenterprisesinc?​_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2563|Link to Ebay Store]] ))  
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-{{:​techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​1968-1970_xlh_cam_cover_25201-67a_by_animalhouse2010_pic4.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ​{{:techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​1968-1970_xlh_cam_cover_25201-67a_by_animalhouse2010_pic5.jpg?direct&300|}} {{:​techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​1968-1970_xlh_cam_cover_25201-67a_by_animalhouse2010_pic6.jpg?​direct&​300|}} \\+{{:​techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​1968-1970_xlh_cam_cover_25201-67a_pic1_by_cyclewarehouse.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ​((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, cyclewarehouse. [[https://​www.ebay.com/​sch/​cyclewarehouse/​m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&​_ipg=&​_from=|Link to Items for Sale]] )) {{:​techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​1968-1970_xlh_cam_cover_25201-67a_pic3_by_flashback_inc.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ​((photo courtesy of Flashback Enterprises in Imlay City, MI, [[https://​www.ebay.com/​str/​flashbackenterprisesinc?​_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2563|Link to Ebay Store]] )) \\
  
 ===== 1970 XLCH Cover ===== ===== 1970 XLCH Cover =====
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 The fitting (62375-57) is a 1/​8"​-27 NPT to 1/4" hose barb 90° elbow. \\  The fitting (62375-57) is a 1/​8"​-27 NPT to 1/4" hose barb 90° elbow. \\ 
  
-Click on a pic to enlarge: ((pics by Scott of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=2073823)) \\+Click on a pic to enlarge: ((pics by Scott of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​197215-cam-cover-id-help-please-warning-huge-pics?​t=2073823)) \\
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 Fasteners: (8) cover screws, (2) generator mounting bolts and (2) solid dowel pins (used at front and rear of cover). \\ Fasteners: (8) cover screws, (2) generator mounting bolts and (2) solid dowel pins (used at front and rear of cover). \\
 [[techtalk:​ih:​engmech01g#​cam_cover_fastener_list|Click Here]] to see full fastener list. \\ [[techtalk:​ih:​engmech01g#​cam_cover_fastener_list|Click Here]] to see full fastener list. \\
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 ===== 1975-1976 XLCH Cover ===== ===== 1975-1976 XLCH Cover =====
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 ===== 1980 XLH Cover ===== ===== 1980 XLH Cover =====
 Part number for cover (25208-80). Casting number (80-25222). \\ Part number for cover (25208-80). Casting number (80-25222). \\