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

help with 74 250 mag

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by metalhof, Mar 1, 2011.

  1. metalhof Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    pendleton, in
    Hi guys, I have a 74 250 mag build thread, but need help with something. does anyone have a picture or have any info on the stackup of spacers/seal for the rear wheel assembly? The parts diagram doesn't seem real clear to me. I think im missing maybe a small washer behind the brake plate on my assembly, for i have about 1/16" inch of side play after assembled. Can't seem to find any good reference on the stack-up. Any help would be appreciated. thanks.

    Greg
  2. Gord Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    New England
    Not sure if this helps or not, but I was cleaning the rear wheel on my 73 250 yesterday to mount new tires and out fell a thin washer I hadn't noticed until I heard it fall. It'not 1/16" thick, but it was there and loose from the rest of the assembly. Only grease holding it there.
  3. metalhof Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    pendleton, in
    yeah, from what i can see, there should be a thin washer directly against the inner bearing race on the brake side of the hub that the brake plate bushing goes against. I think this is my "free-play" issue. i definately do not have that washer. Also, I think at one time, someone must have made a custom bushing/spacer that goes through the brake hub, because it does not match the assembly drawings at all. I'll see if i can come up with something to make it work. im sure it would p[robably be impossible to find all of these bushings/spacers..Thanks for the reply
  4. Gord Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    New England
    Funny thing just happened. I was putting my rear wheel back on and when I tightened up the axle I couldn't budge the wheel. I'm thinking, what the hell is going on here? I sat there for a minute and remembered the washer that fell out when I was cleaning the hub and mounting the new tire. I had put the washer in a (safe) place and forgot about it. I replaced it and now my wheel spins freely with no binding. That thin little washer is pretty important I guess.
    Should have some pictures up soon showing the progress of my 73 WR250.