heads for 49 pan

[Daverz]

I have a '49 pan that has a 50 cast into each head. Do these cast numbers always refer to the model year or might these heads really be 49's?

[1950Panhead]

48 and 49 used "119 48" and "119 482", heads also have a casting date.

[kitabel]

More information on my site here:
http://victorylibrary.com/tech/panhead.htm

[Daverz]

Thanks for the Info. This is just what is so good about this forum and the AMCA.
Daveerz

[Speeding Big Twin]

I have a '49 pan that has a 50 cast into each head. Do these cast numbers always refer to the model year or might these heads really be 49's?

If you mean date code 5 0 it indicates casting in May 1950.
If you are referring to 119 50 (front) and 119 501 (rear) they are casting numbers used for 1950–54 models.
Eric