Can anyone verify the correct finish of the choke lever bracket assembly for a 1957 Sportster please? This would be the later bracket for 1957 that was moved in front of the horn pack. Part # 27236-57. It looks like it is either cad plated or painted silver.
The industry was changing over from zinc to cadmium in the late 1950s as the standard bright coating. I think you’re pretty safe either was, but I’d go with zinc.
Yes, I probably was thinking of semi- bright nickel. I remember seeing some NOS HD pieces from the 40s that had were bright finish. Could have been semi- bright nickel. Did HD ever galvanize any parts?
Hi All, following is a page from the OSKRG Bulletin on carbs and a picture of a version #3 57 XL NOS choke lever showing finish. Happy Holidays, JerryR
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Jerry, thanks for posting the NOS picture. The lever threaded pin looks dark inside the nut in the picture. Is this threaded pin parkerized or cad plated?