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

Weeping Primary

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by husky jim, Jul 12, 2021.

  1. husky jim Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    USA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    14 WR300, 87 430wr, 86 430ae, Tr650
    Anyone else having trouble with their primary covers weeping?

    Is it me or are these new gaskets seem thinner than Original?
    husky jim, Jul 12, 2021
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  2. DeathFromAbove My Cat Says AREAR!

    Location:
    North New Jersey
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    70,71 360 8s 72,74 450 73 360 73 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    66 Triumph Trophy 99 ZRX1100
    If they are cometic gaskets I've had nothing but trouble with them. Super thin andfragile. I like the old paper style
    DeathFromAbove, Jul 12, 2021
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  3. motomwo Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Imbler Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Many vintage big bore and automatics
    Make your own gasket in thicker material.

    Marty
    motomwo, Jul 12, 2021
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  4. ruwfo Administrator

    Location:
    NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 390CR, 1982 430CR, 1984 400WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    1985 250XC, 2016 FJ-09

    I think it's more that the Magnesium cases warp, after 35+ years, + the gasket thickness stink too
    ruwfo, Jul 13, 2021
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  5. DeathFromAbove My Cat Says AREAR!

    Location:
    North New Jersey
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    70,71 360 8s 72,74 450 73 360 73 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    66 Triumph Trophy 99 ZRX1100
    When I disassemble an engine, after the bearings are out I clean the surfaces on a surface plate with a sanding belt on it. Nice and flat and no leaks, with the paper gasket.
    DeathFromAbove, Jul 13, 2021
    #5

  6. husky jim Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    USA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    14 WR300, 87 430wr, 86 430ae, Tr650

    You Nailed It!! It was a Cometic gasket.
    I called Halls and was told they are making them thicker now.
    So I ordered one Yesterday got it and installed Today.
    They are still Cometic gaskets but are noticeably thicker.
    husky jim, Jul 15, 2021
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