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Setting The Timing On A 2003 290

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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?

Should be an index line on top of stator plate that aligns with top casting Web right edge.

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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

 

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. :thumbup:

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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. :thumbup:

 

 

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.

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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

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

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