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1947 Knucklehead Engine on 2040-motos

US $1,800.00
YearYear:1947 MileageMileage:900 ColorColor: Black
Location:

Rock Spring, Wyoming, United States

Rock Spring, Wyoming, United States
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Harley-Davidson Other description

1947 EL KNUCKLEHEAD ENGINE. Engine is clean and fully functional. Has original 47 numbered cases with matching belly numbers. Cylinders are .040 over in sleeved oem castings. No welds whatsoever anywhere but all surfaces have been smoothed or detailed at one point or another, ie. (non stock patina, casting flash removed, relay mount gone). There are 2 small fins on cylinders that were cosmetically repaired a long time ago. By that I mean not welded, brazed or otherwise. JB Weld and metal. Completely rebuilt top and bottom less than 900 miles ago by local Harley Factory wrench. All new crank shafts, bushings, and bearings, and was line bored and honed. Newer aftermarket oil pump. Set up for later type manifold. Starts easy and runs very well using the Joe Hunt magneto included. Always stored indoors

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