76 cyclone
76 cyclone
i just purchased a 76 cyclone 440 in n. dakota. i am curious about the serial #. it's j44fc 070100m. this site shows the the first #'s ending in fe and ending at 70,00. anybody know what's up with my #'s
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harleysportster
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Re: 76 cyclone
veecat,
Welcome aboard. Your right, there could be some confusion with the serial numbers. A 1976 440 Cyclone should have a serial number beginning with J44FE, 55,000 up to 70,000
The 1977 should be J44FF 70,001 UP TO 80,000
The build date actually preceeds the model year. Example: build date of 7/76= model year 1977.
You could have a replacement tunnel with incorrect hand stamped numbers. Can you shot a picture of the front pan. There are differences between a 76 and 77.
One difference that stands right out is the belt guard. The 76 has round sleeves which the rear mounting pin slides into. The 77/78 have "turned up" tabs which pop into place from underneath the rear anchor plate.
Welcome aboard. Your right, there could be some confusion with the serial numbers. A 1976 440 Cyclone should have a serial number beginning with J44FE, 55,000 up to 70,000
The 1977 should be J44FF 70,001 UP TO 80,000
The build date actually preceeds the model year. Example: build date of 7/76= model year 1977.
You could have a replacement tunnel with incorrect hand stamped numbers. Can you shot a picture of the front pan. There are differences between a 76 and 77.
One difference that stands right out is the belt guard. The 76 has round sleeves which the rear mounting pin slides into. The 77/78 have "turned up" tabs which pop into place from underneath the rear anchor plate.
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WinnipegStPaul9
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Re: 76 cyclone
It appears that the 5th letter is often incorrect.
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