ADB article by Paul Rooney on Husky Autos

[PEZBerq]

Just spoke to Paul Rooney (great wealth of knowledge on all things Huskys and hell of a nice guy) and he tells me he wrote an article on how to get the best out of the autos for the ADB magazine in the early to mid 80's. Does anyone recall the article  and if so is a photocopy possible  Thanks Steve

[Mike52]

Will have a look for ya. A bit later. Did have a look , havn,t got that one but had fun looking. Found a story on auto,s with photo,s of all the parts laid out. 

[PEZBerq]

Thanks for looking Mike. PM sent

[Mike52]

Had another look and you wouldn,t believe it. Also found a S Gall lesson on riding in dust. Gotta read that.

[PEZBerq]

Thanks to Mike 52 the ADB article on secrets of the 500AE auto transmission and a test report on the 84 500AE are available in pdf format to those who are interested.  PM me and I'll email them to you.  Interesting to note they dropped the carb size from 40mm down to 38mm in 85 with great results.

[Pedro]

Hello PZ,
There ain't no secrets to the 500 auto just a lot of time measuring spring tension and clutch drum clearance gone are the days of ringing husky imports and asking for a different spring rate same for all the autos! The auto gearbox is a magic piece of engineering it is a series of clutches that take up as rear wheel speed increases an auto stands out in mud, sand or rocks when on a manual you want to change gear the auto dose it for you, they are a great thing when you get to know them they work the same as your car change up as you gas on and have "NO engine breaking" when you back off 
 
The carby size was dropped for ease of tunning which also caused a noticeable drop in performance for VMX the 40 is the go!
                                  Husky AU

[PEZBerq]

I guess one mans secret is another mans common knowledge  I would be keen to know how you measure the spring tension accurately Husky AU. Also what is the deal with clutch drum clearance?

Sorry I missed you at CD7 - visited your pits and saw your fine stable but missed you! Cheers