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  • 1970 Inner Primary Cover

    In the interest of getting more activity on the Forum, I will post a question here:

    The question is regarding casting numbers VS part numbers. I am trying to locate an original factory inner primary cover for my 1970 FLH, my research tells me part #60619-70. Now I understand that the casting # does not always match the part #.

    I know I need an 8 hole cover, 9 hole is later. I also need to be careful to avoid FX covers without provisions for an electric start. And '69 and down look completely different.

    I see a lot of covers on the Bay with a casting #60620-74. Is this a casting # or an actual part # for -74 and up? Anyone aware of the casting # that should be inside a 1970 inner primary cover?

    Perhaps the -74 casting number is for the FX bikes with the mid controls? I have been told that would work on my bike if I fill the hole.

    Any insight you may have would, as always, be greatly appreciated. Going to the Sunshine Meet in Daytona next month, hope to find the right piece there.

  • #2
    Yes you are right, casting numbers are not the part numbers, and the -74 suffix says it was new in 1974. Does the FL inner primary have a boss for the shifter lever? My 71-84 FX parts manual says the same inner primary (9-hole), 60421-79A, fits 71-84, because I believe they just didn't machine the holes for electric start on the earlier bikes? There are a few other part numbers for black or polished, or EVO. My point is Harley says they all fit, it's just a matter of how you want it to look. I also know you can put a 9-hole outer on an 8-hole inner, but I don't know if it works the opposite way. Good luck in your search.
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    • #3
      The -74 cover is FX, and FXE mid control type. 71 and 72 FX inners were not machined for the solenoid, 73 FX was machined.
      VPH-D

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      • #4
        My factory parts book is 1961-1971, so I do not have information for '74 and up. My book list 60619-70 for 1970 only, 60619-71 for 1971. The plot thickens.

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        • #5
          60619-71 is the FX cover.
          VPH-D

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          • #6
            Oh yeah, avoid the 79 and later die cast inners, as they are weak...
            VPH-D

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