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

83 84 250 into 430 motor

Discussion in 'Vintage Restoration Projects' started by Dave J, Nov 12, 2012.

  1. Dave J Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    uk
    Hi I have a 83 430 cr with a spare 250 motor could anyone tell me if the cases and gearbox will swap across if I ever need to rebuild Thanks
  2. 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 was no 1983 430CR as it was replaced with the 500CR for the 1983 model year. You likely have an 81 -82 430CR engine. If the 250 engine is 82 or later the gearbox is interchangable. The crankcases can be adapted for the 430 crank by removing the reduction web in the crankwell
  3. Dave J Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    uk
    Thanks for that jim sorry you are right its a 430 in a cr500 frame with a wr pipe , I will hang on to the parts for spares.