Harley Davidson Engine Knuckle

Leading into the 1936 model year at the Harley-Davidson factory the new 61 OHV project was having teething issues.

Harley davidson engine knuckle. 1936-1947 The first v-twin Harley-Davidson engine with overhead valves and a recirculating oil system the Knucklehead got its name from the rocker boxes which are said to resemble a pair of human fists with the knuckles sticking out. The knucklehead is a retronym used by enthusiasts to refer to a Harley-Davidson motorcycle engine so named because of the distinct shape of the rocker boxes. Overhead valve engines were the province of motor-sport performance.

515lb 234kg Fuel capacityMPG. This 74ci 1207cc V-Twin should be producing 53hp which finds its way to the road via a 4-speed transmission. 1936 Harley-Davidson EL Knucklehead.

Admittedly the Knucklehead sounded cool and the Panhead was definitely getting there but it wasnt until 1966 that. 1936 Harley-Davidson EL Top speed. The engine is a two-cylinder 45 degree pushrod actuated overhead valve V-twin engine with two valves per cylinder.

38075000-150000 The iconic Knucklehead the overhead valve 61-cubic. Here is a set of genuine original Harley-Davidson 1937 Knucklehead engine motor cases. H-D introduced the FL in 1941.

Heres a look at the technical evolution of the 61-cu-in. The H-D Knucklehead V-twin was introduced in 1936. See more ideas about harley davidson knucklehead harley davidson harley.

The belly numbers are 37-2123 and 37-1530. The frame remained largely unchanged until 1958 when the company added a rear. If youre a dyed in the wool Harley Davidson fan you would probably argue that all of the Motor Cos engines produce a unique and instantly recognizable exhaust note.