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

Piston clearances?

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by Bigbill, Sep 25, 2016.

  1. Bigbill Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '83 250wr
    Other Motorcycles:
    0 right now
    Is there any Husqvarna motorcycle specs listed for piston clearances?
  2. grouty Auto Lover ...

    Location:
    South West UK
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    78 390WR, 78 390 AMX, 500 Humph
    Other Motorcycles:
    works 73 CCM 520, another 73 CCM520
    Old pistons from back in the day, yes. Modern pistons are slightly different. Go by the piston manufacturers specified clearance ...... it's on the box !
  3. Kartwheel68 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Newnan, Georgia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 125XC, 250XC, 430XC, 430WR, 250CR
    Other Motorcycles:
    83 175WR , 76 250WR, 74 250 Mag
    As grouty said, it depends on the piston, they all have specs in/on the box.
  4. jimspac Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Connecticut
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250WR, 82 430WR, 84 250WR, 85 400
    Other Motorcycles:
    86 400WR, 82 Montesa Cota 349
    There are also clearance differences between cast and forged pistons. My father found out the expensive way back in 1973 when he replaced the piston in his 72 Puch 175. He had it bored to the Puch specs with a Wiseco replacement. He seized 2 pistons before he called Wiseco and was told the stock piston was cast and the Wiseco piston because it was forged require more clearance than OEM specs. They did not put the clearances in the box back then,
  5. hva-factory CH Sponsor

    Location:
    uk
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Husqvarna 510TE , 300WR Etc...
    Slack is always better than tight! Don't forget - when they are worn out it is is usually by .2-.3mm worn, so an extra 10 microns wont make a lot of difference....

    Andy
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