yes, I know what he was asking, but if you look at the sticky, it covers everything on how to set the timing marks, you don't need a timing light if your setting valves, setting valves is the same thing as setting all the timing marks, i've done this thousands of times, I know what I told himHe was inquiring about setting the ignition timing, not the valve timing. To use a timing light on an engine that isn't running, just turn the engine over with the starter while using the timing light.you don't need a timing light. all you need to do is follow the sticky on how to set and adjust valves on any 4 stroke in the repair section, if you follow that ?, then its home free.ok well this is probably a stupid question but I looked up ignition timing in the service manual and it showed using a timing light and having the bike running but how would I check that if its not running. Is it checking the coil or what? im just new to some of these electrical things so im trying to avoid messing up
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why does he need a timing light to check the ignition timing ?, there are timing marks everywhere on that motor, if he sets the marks, sight hole, rear crank case, piston on top dead center on the compression stroke ( which can be checked by the sticky on how to set and adjust valves ) , you don't need to crank anything over with the starter. I have never used a timing light to check ignition on an atv, I go by the timing marks, valves set on the compression stroke, bam..running engine !..lol.IF the compression test is within spec (if not stop right there and fix it), then check the ignition timing using a timing light while cranking the motor over with the starter. The service manual shows you how to do it through the timing access plug. If it looks like its out slightly, suspect that the woodruff key is sheared on the flywheel.
Because we are not talking about checking valve timing, we are talking about ignition timing possibly being out because of a sheared flywheel woodruff key. You can't check the ignition timing any other way, the motor has to be spinning.why does he need a timing light to check the ignition timing ?, there are timing marks everywhere on that motor, if he sets the marks, sight hole, rear crank case, piston on top dead center on the compression stroke ( which can be checked by the sticky on how to set and adjust valves ) , you don't need to crank anything over with the starter. I have never used a timing light to check ignition on an atv, I go by the timing marks, valves set on the compression stroke, bam..running engine !..lol.IF the compression test is within spec (if not stop right there and fix it), then check the ignition timing using a timing light while cranking the motor over with the starter. The service manual shows you how to do it through the timing access plug. If it looks like its out slightly, suspect that the woodruff key is sheared on the flywheel.
correct me if I am wrong ?, but if the T mark on the flywheel, and the raised arrow behind the starter cage don't line up ?, then your right, the flywheel woodruff key can be sheared ?, but if these two marks line up ?, then he has other issues.Because we are not talking about checking valve timing, we are talking about ignition timing possibly being out because of a sheared flywheel woodruff key. You can't check the ignition timing any other way, the motor has to be spinning.why does he need a timing light to check the ignition timing ?, there are timing marks everywhere on that motor, if he sets the marks, sight hole, rear crank case, piston on top dead center on the compression stroke ( which can be checked by the sticky on how to set and adjust valves ) , you don't need to crank anything over with the starter. I have never used a timing light to check ignition on an atv, I go by the timing marks, valves set on the compression stroke, bam..running engine !..lol.IF the compression test is within spec (if not stop right there and fix it), then check the ignition timing using a timing light while cranking the motor over with the starter. The service manual shows you how to do it through the timing access plug. If it looks like its out slightly, suspect that the woodruff key is sheared on the flywheel.
deff agree on this ^^^.Anyway, the compression test needs to be done first. If compression is low the ignition timing is obviously irrelevant. This is the logical order of every no-start diagnosis after spark and fuel are verified.
Because he does not have the motor taken apart, this is the diagnosis stage... a timing light is the best tool (and quickest) for this job.correct me if I am wrong ?, but if the T mark on the flywheel, and the raised arrow behind the starter cage don't line up ?, then your right, the flywheel woodruff key can be sheared ?, but if these two marks line up ?, then he has other issues.Because we are not talking about checking valve timing, we are talking about ignition timing possibly being out because of a sheared flywheel woodruff key. You can't check the ignition timing any other way, the motor has to be spinning.why does he need a timing light to check the ignition timing ?, there are timing marks everywhere on that motor, if he sets the marks, sight hole, rear crank case, piston on top dead center on the compression stroke ( which can be checked by the sticky on how to set and adjust valves ) , you don't need to crank anything over with the starter. I have never used a timing light to check ignition on an atv, I go by the timing marks, valves set on the compression stroke, bam..running engine !..lol.
yeah, I seen your trying to get him to do a compression test. you don't need the motor part to check these two timing marks ?, both are easy to get to. anyway..i'll leave this for you and himBecause he does not have the motor taken apart, this is the diagnosis stage... a timing light is the best tool (and quickest) for this job.correct me if I am wrong ?, but if the T mark on the flywheel, and the raised arrow behind the starter cage don't line up ?, then your right, the flywheel woodruff key can be sheared ?, but if these two marks line up ?, then he has other issues.Because we are not talking about checking valve timing, we are talking about ignition timing possibly being out because of a sheared flywheel woodruff key. You can't check the ignition timing any other way, the motor has to be spinning.
I've been trying to get him to check the compression for 3 days now, but he wants to talk about all of these other things first, so thats why we are explaining them.
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Replace your spark plug.it is wet and has a blackish tint to it
Is the new spark plug coming out wet too?new plug and didn't fix it
