This is it for my little excursion into Harley history.
1948 introduced a new engine style and new wishbone frame. The new Pan rocker covers were designed to keep more of the oil inside the rocker boxes.
Edit:
Links are in post 11. The last link allows you to find options available by model year.
Added downloadable tech sheet to this post.
1948 EL 61 cubic inch
1948 FL 74 cubic inch
1948 E series police bike