Description
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Harley-Davidson Vintage Big Twin 4-Speed Transmission Internal Clutch Shifter Shaft & Actuator Finger Fork Assembly.
- Shaft Part Number: OEM #37060-36
- Shifter Finger/Fork Part Number: OEM #37068-36
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Configuration: Includes internal shifter shaft rod, mechanical clutch finger fork, and the end alignment cross-pin linkage.
Up for sale is a genuine vintage factory Harley-Davidson 4-speed transmission internal clutch shifter shaft mechanism takeoff. Removed directly from a classic Big Twin gearbox assembly, this is an authentic US-made high-tensile steel valvetrain component. It features the classic early-style splined engagement node and a heavy-duty cast steel actuator finger setup.
Avoid cheap unbranded reproduction shifting linkage hardware that suffers from loose internal splines or weak welds, which can flex under heavy clutch spring tension and cause your clutch to drag or fail to disengage cleanly. This factory original hardened steel assembly provides the exact structural spacing and rigid leverage geometry required to restore smooth, crisp clutch cable actuation. It is an essential mechanical asset for anyone overhauling an early Knucklehead, Panhead, or Shovelhead chopper, building a vintage bobber project, or rebuilding a classic ratchet-top/rotary-top kicker cover assembly.
šļø Fitment & Vehicle Compatibility:
Direct factory drop-in application for standard right-side 4-speed manual transmission kickstarter/clutch release covers across the classic Big Twin generations:
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Harley-Davidson Knucklehead / Panhead / Shovelhead: Fits 1936 to 1984 EL, FL, FLH Electra Glide platforms, and 1971 to 1985 FX, FXE Super Glide, FXS Low Rider, and FXWG Wide Glide configurations running a standard 4-speed manual gearbox clutch release mechanism.
š Condition Notes:
This is a pre-owned vintage factory transmission takeoff component grouping.
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The Shaft & Splines: The main mechanical shaft rod is completely straight, true, and free from bends or stress twists. The alignment splines are deep, clean, and un-wallowed.
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The Shifter Finger Fork: The cast steel actuator finger is structurally solid with zero hairline cracks. The internal throwout contact paths show normal uniform mechanical polishing wear but retain full factory thickness.
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Threads & Links: The end adjustment threads are sharp and un-stripped, and the retention T-pin mechanism is fully intact. The entire assembly exhibits typical cosmetic oil coloration and surface storage oxidation from sitting in a shop inventory bin (as clearly detailed in the product photos), but it is fully ready to clean, lube, and install.
