okjc250 Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 Had the engine apart on my brother in laws 290, cant get it to start now pretty sure the timings out Whats the easiest way to set the timing? we dont have a dial indicator can we do it without this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 Should be an index line on top of stator plate that aligns with top casting Web right edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilks Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Try this link http://www.lewisportusa.com/manuals/sherc_11-21-09/sherco_ignition_timing_supplement_03-04.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okjc250 Posted June 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Im pretty sure the stator went back in exactly the same position, when aligning the marking on the fly wheel with the mark on the engine does the engine need to be at top dead center Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanticisti Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 (edited) Im pretty sure the stator went back in exactly the same position, when aligning the marking on the fly wheel with the mark on the engine does the engine need to be at top dead center As resident guru Señor Copemech says the stator backing plate has a notch on the top slotted mounting hole to line up with the top of three crankcase mounts. Then double check the flywheel slides on nicely over the crankshaft woodruff key. The marks on the perimeter of the flywheel and ignition cover sealing edge of the crankcase are only for dynamic timing, but you shouldn't need to fetch out the strobe ...if it was working before the flywheel was removed. Edited July 1, 2016 by fanticisti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 As resident guru Señor Copemech says the stator backing plate has a notch on the top slotted mounting hole to line up with the top of three crankcase mounts. Then double check the flywheel slides on nicely over the crankshaft woodruff key. You shouldn't need to fetch out the strobe ...if it was working before the flywheel was removed. Yes, as stated, the woodruff key(keyway) is the only thing to align on the flywheel. Then proper torque of the retaining nut. If it is out of time it will still spark the plug, just at the incorrect time. Engine may not run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okjc250 Posted July 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Yes, as stated, the woodruff key(keyway) is the only thing to align on the flywheel. Then proper torque of the retaining nut. If it is out of time it will still spark the plug, just at the incorrect time. Engine may not run. This is exactly what i think is happening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strugglinon Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 And don't just nip up the flywheel nut thinking it'll be fine, the bugger will work loose and shear the woodruff key. 100N/M or 73 ft/lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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