wanted - tappet guide - front - 48 Panhead FL

[harleygreg]

Hi Guys - this is listed as prt number 18600-48, I need the 'zinc' one, not chrome or black

Any ideas?

Thanks Greg

[MMasa]

Zinc?
Mark

[Rubone]

Very early '48 was cast iron, later through '52 was aluminum. Neither were Cadmium plated (there is no Zinc).

[harleygreg]

yes, thanks, it's the aluminium one that i need

[MMasa]

Not to hijack but.....
Robbie or anyone else who may know;
How late were the iron tappet blocks used into 1948?
My VIN is within a few of 1500 and I have both iron and Aluminum blocks with the correct 48 casting marks.
Just wondering which I should use.
Thanks
Mark Masa