• Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

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1980 WR390 cylinder clearance?

390wr Jon

390wr Jon

Husqvarna
AA Class
Had my 1980 WR390 cylinder recently bored and a new Vintco (Wossner) piston installed. During break in, the engine died and compression dropped to almost nothing.

Upon pulling the cylinder, I found the ring was fused to the piston on one side (I couldn’t get it off the piston). I tend to believe the cylinder bore was too tight. Does anyone know what the correct cylinder tolerance should be for a 1980 WR390?

Thanks,

Jon
 
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