Shovelhead Power Unit

[T. Cotten]

... I am not sure about turning it back into a riding motorcycle, or leave it the way it is???

If you built a boat out of it, Ryan...

It would just scare the fish.

(Hereabouts, they jump out of the water and hit you.)

Can't wait to see pics!

....Cotten

[ryan]

My first concerns would be the paperwork, including both motor and headstock VINs (and the tranny #s too...)

Cotten, It came with a title. The engine was rebuilt before the trip and has hardened exhaust seats. I am not sure about turning it back into a riding motorcycle, or leave it the way it is???

[T. Cotten]

..it also has a Linkard carb on it....

That makes it collectible, Ryan!

My first concerns would be the paperwork, including both motor and headstock VINs (and the tranny #s too...)

Can't wait for the pics...

....Cotten

[ryan]

I just picked up a 1973 shovelhead engine, 3R trans in a frame with a complete primary that has a shaft coming out of the primary that is connected to the engine sprocket, that is connect to a huge fan for cooling. This setup was used as a power unit in a homemade paddle wheel boat that powered the boat down the Ohio River and down the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico. The trip is well documented with pictures of the unit in the boat and of the trip. My question is, what should I do with it? It turns over and has compression. Thank you!

it also has a Linkard carb on it.

ps: Sorry for the poor quality of the photos, will get better ones soon.