VL Transmission Countershaft Roller Retainer 1932 - 1936 74" and 80" Twins

[John Guntner]

Would anyone out there have the countershaft roller retainer (2) part no 2291-28 . This roller retainer holds bearings (21) 2289-25 in the countershaft. I have the correct bearings but missing the retainers. I'm down to the short strokes and could use a stroke of luck on this one.

[Steve Slocombe]

Dear John, I now cut them down from 45 roller cages.

[sswaney]

John, I sent you a link via email regarding. Guy is listing them for sale.

https://www.thegoodoldmotorcyclepartscompany.com/products/detail.php?Harley-Davidson-2291-28-1932-36-VL-Countershaft-Gear-Roller-Bearing-Retainers-Pr.-5832

[Rubone]

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[John Guntner]

Dear John, I now cut them down from 45 roller cages.

Dear Steve, That makes sense to me. I have a lathe but I don't think I'm skilled enough to that operation. Best call in the big guns and see what he thinks. Much appreciated.

[John Guntner]

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Hey Rubone, Your attachment doesn't show the correct bearing retainers for the big twins. The 2291-26 may work on the big twins I don't know. Both countershaft retainers take the same rollers.

[Steve Slocombe]

Dear John, I use the 415-37 cages and take them down on a grinding wheel with the shield removed. 40 thou to remove is about one millimetre and I check dimensions with digital calipers as I go along.