Hey guys, newbie here. Thinking about adding a 75 wr 400 to go with my 76 wr 250. think the frames are different but any info on the engine? Think the 360 shares the same crank as the 250 and some other parts, but what engine is more like the 400 such as the 390"s? also is there parts out there for the 400 or is it a one of a kind motor. Love the forum, Thanks,Capt. 38
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75 wr 400
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Welcome to Café Husky Capt. 38. You are correct in that the frames are different. The engines are completely different also. The 400 power plant is early technology dating back to 1969. The 1975 you mention has the clutch and transmission used from 1972 until 75. In fact the 75 400 and 460 was the last of the earlier technology. Its design is completely different from the motors that followed 75. 1975 actually had models with motors and frames from the earlier design in addition to the new Mag (smaller magnesium engine) and GP frame design. Parts have become increasingly hard to find for the early 400 compared to the post 75 Huskys.