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Old 21st June 2012
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i need to replace my 81 ironhead right side cover and i have a 76 ironhead engine both 1000cc ive been told they changed somewhere around 76-78 so will this 76 right side fit my 81 or do i need to look for a later model?
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That's the cam cover its not gonna be as simple as pulling one cover off and installing new one.
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There are both simple fitment and serious fitment questions ...

Simple: The 81 has an electronic tach so there is no accomodation for the tach drive gear. The 81 has the 11:00 o'clock fitting and the internal foofoo which the 76 does not have.

Serious: The bushings may need to be line bored which would require dismantling the entire engine. There are various opinions on this.
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The early cover may be missing a mounting screw hole in the upper rear corner.
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And don't forget there are several different gaskets, the wrong one and you will starve the top end of oil, be careful!
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