updating a 1996 engine

Motoxotica · May 11, 2005

i have a customer needing some parts for his 1996 fc 501.he needs a new camshaft,upper cam sprocket and rocker arm assembly.does anyone know if you can put a camshaft from a 1997 to 2000 motor as long as you use the new steel upper cam sprocket that it mates to?also,can you use the 2003 updated rocker arm assys with no other mods being needed?thanx for the expert advice in advance.dan.

LINEAWEAVER · May 11, 2005

Motoxotica said:
i have a customer needing some parts for his 1996 fc 501.he needs a new camshaft,upper cam sprocket and rocker arm assembly.does anyone know if you can put a camshaft from a 1997 to 2000 motor as long as you use the new steel upper cam sprocket that it mates to?also,can you use the 2003 updated rocker arm assys with no other mods being needed?thanx for the expert advice in advance.dan.

Hi Dan,

Camshafts will interchange from inception through 2000.

Most early Husaberg engines (Through 1996) used 10 mm rocker shafts. 2003 rocker arms require a 12 mm shaft and consequently a different cover. I have on occasion modified early covers to accept 12 mm shafts.
I have also installed needle bearings in late model rocker arms to accommodate the early 10 mm shaft. Unfortunately neither alternative is cheap.

Hope this helps.

Sincerely,
Dale

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