1937 Indian Chief Cylinder casting Numbers

[Two lil indians]

I am looking at purchasing a 1937 Indian Chief and found one, but the Cylinder casting numbers are not correct.
The numbers at the base are 85086 and 85088. Does any one know what year these cylinders are?
I know they should be 85612 and 85614, and they should have 2 cooling fins cast around each exhaust port.
If anyone could help identify these cylinders I would appreciate the information.

[someozybloke]

I have found reference to 85086 in a 1934 Chief parts catalog but no reference to a 85088.

Hope this helps

[ryan]

Hello,
Contact Tom Brim at the Brim's Imports dealership location. He has a 1937 Indian for sale that is all original if you happen to be a little hesitant on the bike you are looking at.

Here is his website and I am not affiliated with him at all.


https://www.brimsimport.com

I looked at the vintage bike page and it is not completely finished.
Last edited by ryan; Today at 08:47 AM. Reason: Website update

[Bills37]

•1934 Cylinders doesn't have fins on the exhaust port.
•1935-1937 are the same casting but you may see some difference the final machining for machines with T oil lines on the bottom four fins between the valves.
•1937 Cylinders have Two fins on the exhaust port.
•1938 Cylinders don't have fins on the exhaust port.
•Casting# 85612 1935-37 Front Cylinder
•Casting# 85614 1935-37 Back Cylinder
•Casting# 85998 1938 Front Cylinder
•Casting# 85996 1938 Back Cylinder
•Casting# 92867 1939 Front Cylinder
•Casting# 92868 1939 Back Cylinder

Pretty good info at this link.

http://advrider.com/index.php?thread...#post-26723745

[Two lil indians]

Thanks Bill that's great info. I really appreciate you replying and sharing your knowledge. That's what Indian owners are all about! Cheers Wayne

[Bills37]

Thought you might like to see these before & after pics.

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[hairynob24]

wow now they came up great looking forward to seeing the rest of this thread , Rob

[Two lil indians]

Bill they look great. Who did the machine work and repair on the cylinders?
Also where did you get them nickel plated? Thanks for sharing some photos.