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Motorcycle Glossary Dictionary Term - Shovelhead

Shovelhead: Shovelhead is the name of the Harley-Davidson engine used from 1966-1985. The shovel engine has rocker boxes, not covers, and rocker arms pivoting on shafts leading to castings on the heads. The whole thing resembles the back of a coal shovel. Check out the Harley-Davidson site to see pictures of their engines.

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