1948 F engine Panhead Does anyone know about these???

[Coolair1956]

Does anyone know ANYTHING about this engine? Just bought one, a 1948 F model... How many where made are they valuable or better than FL's?

[Jerry Wieland]

It is a bit odd to see a 1948 F but I do not think it helps or hurts their value. First time they were overhauled most of them got the standard pistons anyway. The cam and heads I believe were the same. I had one years ago and it was just another nice ol' 48 Pan.

Jerry

[36 knuck man]

I had one in a chopper back in the early 70's

[Coolair1956]

What can you tell me about it?

[Rubone]

Low compression engine designated for commercial (package truck, escort duty, etc) or sidecar use. Other than the low compression it is exactly as every other '48. Nothing special, just built for low speed lugging. If equipped from the factory with a sidecar it was designated an FS although only the F appeared in the serial number. It may have originally had a three speed or three speed with reverse gearbox although a four speed was also possible. It isn't a "special" engine unless you consider factory de-tuning as special.