JAMES GASKETS SKU: 681-4950

James Gaskets Shovelhead Primary Cover Gasket - Harley Shovelhead

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About James Gaskets

James Gaskets has supplied American V-twin gaskets, seals and O-rings for decades and is one of the most widely stocked names for Harley-Davidson engine, primary and transmission rebuilds. When a service manual calls for a specific gasket, James almost always has an exact-fit answer.

Ensure a leak-free primary with this Shovelhead primary housing gasket from James Gaskets. Engineered specifically for V-twin motorcycles, this gasket creates a robust seal for your primary cover.

Why riders pick this

  • Seals primary cover to engine case on Shovelhead V-twins
  • Made in the U.S.A. with state-of-the-art materials
  • Direct replacement for worn or damaged factory gaskets
  • Engineered to prevent oil seepage from the primary housing

A weeping primary cover isn't just a mess, it's a sign that your gasket has given up the ghost. This James Gaskets Shovelhead primary housing gasket is designed to seal the primary cover to the engine case, preventing oil from seeping out. Manufactured in the U.S.A. using state-of-the-art materials, it's a direct replacement for your worn-out factory seal, ensuring reliable performance for your classic V-twin.

Precision Engineered for Shovelheads

  • Direct replacement gasket for Shovelhead primary housings
  • Manufactured in the U.S.A. with advanced materials and production methods
  • Designed to seal the primary cover to the engine case
  • Helps prevent oil seepage and maintain a clean primary area

Keep Your Primary Sealed

Whether you're performing routine maintenance or buttoning up a major engine job, a fresh primary cover gasket is non-negotiable for a tight seal. This James Gasket is made to OEM specifications, ensuring a precise fit and reliable performance on your Harley-Davidson Shovelhead. Always clean both mating surfaces thoroughly before installing a new gasket to ensure optimal adhesion and sealing.

Specifications

  • Brand: James Gaskets
  • Manufacturer Part #: 31497-65
  • Weight: 0.083 lbs

Common questions

What does this primary housing gasket seal?

This gasket is designed to seal the primary cover to the engine case on Shovelhead V-twin engines, preventing oil from seeping out.

Is this gasket an OEM part?

This is an aftermarket gasket manufactured by James Gaskets to meet or exceed OEM specifications, using high-quality materials and production methods in the U.S.A.

Will this fit my specific Harley Shovelhead model?

This gasket is designed for Harley-Davidson Shovelhead primary housings. Please use the 'Shop by Bike' tool to confirm fitment for your exact year and model.

Ordering from Vtwinbikers

  • Brand new, sourced through authorized US distribution — never used, never grey-market.
  • Not sure it fits? Use Shop by Bike to filter by your year and model, or email us and we will confirm before you order.
  • Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycle is all we do, so you are talking to people who ride what you ride.
BRANDJames Gaskets
TYPEGaskets/Seals
SKU681-4950
WEIGHT0.08 lb
Please contact us to confirm fitment for your specific motorcycle, or check the product title for compatibility notes.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
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✓ VERIFIED
Oct 7, 2022

used it before because i prefer it to the o- ring so on another build I purchased this one. Seals great

— Anonymous
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Mar 15, 2022

Outstanding item that saves a lot of money and worry. The directions should state that it fits on the engine / primary without needing to remove the old lip.

— Anonymous
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May 18, 2021

Worked great

— Anonymous
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Feb 15, 2021

Have been getting many great items and service, thank you

— Anonymous
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Mar 16, 2020

Had a leak that the normal gasket wouldn’t fix. This beefy thing took care of it.

— Anonymous
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Feb 29, 2020

Fit m’y shovel

— Anonymous