'82-'83 175 pistons...long story.

I love that ad! If you can make nice color copies I'd buy!

I sent this photo to Jemcoexhaust@gmail.com and they said it was their pipe and they will still make them.

Pipe for 125 or 175 ? Or is it the same ?

I didn't ask him that, but I'd bet he could optimize for either one.

Got the 175 cylinder back from PowerSeal. Decided to have them replate the iron liner to fit my good/used piston. Looks fantastic. It's a little more expensive this way, but worth it due to how rare these pistons are.
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Hello Kartwheel168,
I have been watching this thread for quit some time now, have you still got this project or have you moved it on? I am in the process of building a '83 175 Husky, as I haven't been able to buy one to restore, I have spent the last 12 months sourcing all the parts that I need, all except the pistons that is, now I can see you have done a lot of research on piston availability, did you come up with a solution for sourcing a piston or would it be easier to just get some made. I won't go on here, as you may no longer have any interest in this project, but if you do please reply and maybe you can share some of you information on this project.
Thanks & Regards Brian.

Jef Bens in Belgium had some 175 pistons (some good reproductions I think).
https://www.vintagehusqvarnaparts.be/
Check message # 20 on this thread.

Hello Michel, Thanks for the feed back, I will get onto it and see how I go, I will let you know. Thanks & Regards Brian.

Hello Michel, Just wanted to let you know, I purchased the 175 pistons from Jef Bens and they arrived last Friday, 2 x 1st o/s & 2 x 2nd o/s, he hasn't got any standard at the moment, he will be ordering the next batch in '24. Michel do you where I could obtain a standard piston be it new or good second hand(usable) I can get a second hand piston coated with Dry Film Lubricant and have barrel bored to suit, don't want to waste a bore in the barrel. Thanks Michel for your help. Regards Brian.

Hello Brian
I don't know about 175 standard piston.
Perhaps try in sweden with Dan Axelsson .
Michel

Hi, I have an XC 175 of 1983, I would have some information about carburation.
I have Mikuni 34 and Mikuni 36. Someone is using it? 34 or 36 or others? Can you give me the carburation settings? (maximum,minimum jet,etc.?)
Thanks

I don't have numbers yet, and mine is an 82 with the HP 175 kit. It's newly completed and will be on its maiden voyage the weekend of 3/1. I think I put a 36mm Mikuni on it. I can certainly post the numbers that I use for this one, but it may or may not be correct for the 83 put you can try it.

Thanks, I think your setting could be useful, 82 and 83 seem similar, may be almost the same. Thanks!

Here's where I am so far. I'll do more testing 3/14-17.
1982 175XC (HP kit)
Mikuni VM36-4
Main 490
Q5 needle jet
6DH3-3 needle
2.5 slide
60 pilot

Thanks a LOT!!

Jetting update: The Q5 needle jet is too lean. I raised the needle to -4 but didn't like the timing of the fuel curve. Going to need at least an R0 to R4 needle jet so I can keep the clip in -3, which is where I like the 6DH3 needle best.

Once that happens, I may be able to lean the pilot a touch. Keeping it safely fat for now.

Hello Picklito & Getoverload, I have been reading your posts with great interest, as I am building an '83 175 Husky myself here in Australia, these bikes are difficult to find here, so over the last 18 months I have been buying everything that I need on eBay, I have most of the parts I need now but having trouble finding a standard piston kit, so my question to you guys is, do you know where I can get a standard piston kit(64.75, 16 11 266 - 01). I have been able to get 1st & 2nd o/size from Jef Benz but he has sold out of standard and tells me he is not getting anymore as he has to get quantities of twenty for an order. I am not going to start this project until I have all the parts that I need. Hoping you fella's can help me out. Thanks Brian.

You can try here.

https://www.hva-specialty.com/collections/vendors?q=tritrophy

Thanks Picklito, I'll give them a try.

Hi Brian, did you find the standard piston? If you do not find, I think the Jeff Bens oversize can be used... you just can make the cylinder bore a bit larger (the exact size for the piston, obviously) by a good workshop. ??

Here's where I'm jetted on the 82 175 kit bike. This works VERY well.

1982 175XC (HP kit)
Mikuni VM36-4
Main 500
R4 needle jet
6DH3-2 needle
2.5 slide
60 pilot