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Cannonball Parts - New Horizons for Big Flatties, Knuckles and Pans

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Panhead Parts

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Panhead Parts

When the Motor Company introduced its latest ohv Big Twin engine in 1948, almost immediately nicknamed Panhead for obvious reason, it was accepted enthusiastically by all H-D aficionados until its production end in 1965. However, it started a second and probably more important career in 1969 when it starred in the cult movie Easy Rider as the powerplant of Dennis Hopper’s and Peter Fonda’s choppers. The rest is history.

Cannonball Knucklehead Oil Pump

Cannonball Knucklehead Oil Pump

Reproduction of the early Knucklehead cast iron oil pump as used by the factory 1936-1940, however, the pump will fit all Knuckles and even early Panheads (with solid lifters). It comes un-assembled with all gears, check valve and bypass valve.

Cannonball Victory H Cam Panhead and Early Shovelhead

Cannonball Victory H Cam Panhead and Early Shovelhead

After the successful introduction of the FLH Super Sport Solo Panhead in 1955, the factory felt that its high compression motor needed a special cam to deliver the full potential, or Z-O-O-M in Milwaukee speak. So for the following model year the FLH received a performance cam, called "Victory" or "H" cam. The works magazine "The Enthusiast" claimed a significant increase of 12% in horsepower and torque over the FL models that would make the motorcycle "take off like a guided missile". As a unique feature the H cam has different intake lobe profiles for the front and rear cylinder (see chart). This was done by the MoCo to even-out the fuel distribution and the power between the front and rear cylinders. The Cannonball reproduction of the Victory cam is precisely manufactured, with measurements and specs taken from a perfect original example.

Cannonball Panhead Crankcases

Cannonball Panhead Crankcases

Reproduction crankcases which meet or exceed highest restoration demands. Cast from state-of-the-art materials and machined on CNC equipment for strength and precise fitment. Intended to work with stock or identically constructed engine components. Finished and detailed like the original counterparts so these cases will smoothly blend into your old mill to give it a new life. For ease of installation both case halves are carefully matched and feature pre-installed case bushings, which are line bored and lapped for standard rollers. Cam bushings are already in place and reamed. (For exact measures pls see facts).
All cases feature laser-engraved CB production numbers, which are registered and filed.

Cannonball 2-Bolt Manifolds for Knucklehead and Panhead

Cannonball 2-Bolt Manifolds for Knucklehead and Panhead

Custom intake manifold which allows direct installation of Bendix and Keihin (butterfly) carburetors on 1940-1954 Knuckleheads und Panheads without adapters or cylinder head modifications. Made extra wide (97 mm), which is excellent when you build an engine with longer cylinders or stroker plates. Requires to be shortened to match the respective situation.

Cannonball Knucklehead and Panhead Manifolds 1940-1954

Cannonball Knucklehead and Panhead Manifolds 1940-1954

Reproduction of the stock intake manifold for Knuckleheads and Panheads in lightweight cast aluminum. Made extra wide (97 mm), which is excellent when you build an engine with longer cylinders or stroker plates. Requires to be shortened to match the respective situation.

Cannonball Inner Primary Housings for Big Twin 1965-1969

Cannonball Inner Primary Housings for Big Twin 1965-1969

Prayers answered: New Inner Primary for ’65 thru ’69 Big Twins
So you finished rebuilding that vintage Panhead engine and made it shine again, or finally found the perfect frame for your Early Shovel chopper project? And the last piece to go into your Harley puzzle is that beat up, worn out inner primary, used and abused right up to the point of retirement? With its visible repair welds, the chain marks, the shaky main shaft bearing seat? Wouldn’t a brand new, sound inner primary be so much better? Long after Milwaukee stopped making them for ever, here’s a faithfully reproduced state of the art new casting of the OEM inner primary.
Cannonball has produced a limited run of Harley inner primaries (OEM 60615-65A) 1965 thru 1969. Sand cast from aluminium alloy and precision machined in Germany, with all the details for an easy and long lived installation included.
All your existing fittings, bolts and anything else can be reused. Should you prefer to have everything in an "as new" condition, check out our large selection of all parts necessary for installation. To help with the decision making, consult the also available in our shop.