Xl Sportster/shovelhead "snorkel" Oval Air Cleaner Backing Plate (oem 1977-78) on 2040-parts.com

The "snorkel" plate was used in limited numbers from approximately 1977-78.    As a result, they are often harder to locate.    In fact, this is second example we've seen in the last 5 years, the other presently being offered by a close contact of ours in another listing.  His is more complete, and you may wish to review his listing, user name "amcart."

This one is in generally good condition, but it does have small fractures on the lower right flange bolt hole.   The fractures are preliminary, and we feel this cover can be used, as is, for the near term, but flatwashers should be used to distribute the torque.  However, some builders will wish to strip, repair, grind, then re-paint.

Otherwise, seams look great, and pedestal welds are solid, though we are finding a welding "hot spot" at the base of one pedestal.  We suspect there was a burn through, during construction, and our interpretation is that material was added from the inside to close the burn through hole.    Based on weld quality and patina, we believe it's original to the plate, at time of production.

A nice example, but some fractures are present on the front lower flange hole.

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