1. Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

510 4T crankshaft bearings

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by Krudd, Nov 20, 2019.

  1. Krudd Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Sweden
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    89A 510TE, 89B 510TE
    Other Motorcycles:
    '81 Yamaha XT500
    I need some advice please. For my liquid cooled 510 4T I have for some reason bought main bearings with both sides sealed i.e. 2RS (SKF 6306-2RS1/C3).

    I understand it as the seal on the inside of the case should be removed, otherwise the bearing would be without lubrication.

    But the seal on the outside of the bearing, should it be left in place or is there some good reason to remove that too?
  2. Bryll Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Some
    Other Motorcycles:
    Some
    I removed the seal on one side on both bearings and installed them
    ([open]-[sealed])-([sealed]-[open]) on my 83 air cooled.
  3. Krudd Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Sweden
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    89A 510TE, 89B 510TE
    Other Motorcycles:
    '81 Yamaha XT500
    Thanks, the engine is back together already with the seals towards the center of the crank removed.
    I believe I got the 2RS bearings as a SKF-bearing with only one side sealed was not available.
    Hope it will run alright.. I won't afford to do this all over again any time soon. :p