• Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

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84 250 WR - working and have questions...

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wildrider49

Husqvarna
AA Class
Hi Guys!

I am rebuilding a 84 250WR and need some info. What oil do I run in the transmission? I found the owners manual for the 83 and it doesn't list the type or amount.

Digging around this site, I found head torque to be 24lbs for studs and 14 for the bolts, right?

I will get some pics up soon, I'm painting the frame this week! :thumbsup:

Oh, and if anyone has a clutch side cover for an 84 250, please give me a heads up!

--Tony
 
About 1.5 qt 20 wgt I used 0-20 Castrol Syntec full synthetic as my bikes sit for more than 3 months. Just make sure you check the round label on back of the container to make sure it doesn't not say "Energy Conserving" DC Plastics carries a replacement clutch cover for the air-cooled engines. Doesn't look like OEM ,but does look better than a welded cover. Also made from aluminum. Easy to have welded if needed and does not corrode like the OEM magnesium
 
I found this from Husqvarna outlet page...
It does not disguish between bolts and studs..
here it reads 'studs', but as I read it, the engine is assembled. So I think stud/nuts torqued to 24 lbs....
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Break-In process for 2-Stroke Vintage Husqvarna's

Start with fresh 92 Octane pump gas. Gas older than 5 weeks is considered bad due to low quality fuels of today. Mix your gas to a 32:1 ratio with any mix you like. Basic gas mix works best, don't need anything fancy like newer bikes do.

For transmission/gear oil, we recommend using basic Valvoline 30wt oil. This has shown the best results from our experience and just happens to be the cheapest. NO synthetic oils!

Before your first engine start-up, you must follow the procedure below:

Step 1: Prelube cylinder w/ thin layer of engine oil before installing head.
Then tighten all head studs to 22-24 Ft-lbs.

Step 2: Wait 15 minutes, do not start engine, and re-tighten studs to the same 22-24 Ft-lbs.
Why? Cause the pressure will stretch the head studs and the new gasket(s) will flatten.

Step 3: Then start engine, let idle for 5 minutes, and go for a 30 minute ride at no more than 1/2 throttle.

Step 4: Once engine is cool, re-tighten head studs again to the same 22-24 Ft-lbs, change transmission oil,
check clutch cable adjustment, and change the spark plug to finish the break-in process.

You must re-tighten the head studs 3 separate times or you may run the risk of low compression or even possible engine failure.
 
I double checked my clymers..

(torque values)
125 CR, 125 WR, 250 CR, 400 CR, 450 CR, 450 WR --- 28.5 ft lbs

250 MF series --- 25 ft lbs

250, 360, 400 MH series --- 25 ft lbs

250, 400, MG series ---25 ft lbs


alternate & Criss cross (X) as you tighten the head bolts
 
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if you are still looking for a clutch side cover, try DC Plastics. They are on the web. the ones that they have are new units and are $250. But used side covers are hard to find
 
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