7. Turn the crankshaft clockwise until the dial indicator reaches 0.040” (1.02mm)
from top dead center.
8. Line up the lines on the stator and the rotor (figure 35). Otherwise loosen the
three 5mm bolts to adjust the stator.
Figure 35,
Lining up the line on the rotor
with the line on the stator.
Figure 36,
Using a dial indicator to measure piston
height for setting ignition timing.
0.040”
before
TDC
ROTOR INSTALLATION:
1. Use wicking / bearing retainer (green) thread locker on the inside of the rotor,
and on tapered part of crankshaft.
CAUTION:
It is recommended that you apply the proper thread locking primer to the
components that are to receive thread locking material per the manufacturers
instructions.
2. Eyeball the lines on the rotor and stator then press the rotor onto the
crankshaft firmly (figure 35).
3. Torque the nut on the rotor to 40 ft-lb (54 Nm) with high strength (red) thread
locking agent.
4. Recheck the timing following the procedure of
timing your ignition.
5. Install the water pump belt back on.
6. Bolt the ignition cover back on.
7. Put the spark plug back in, and firmly stick the spark plug cap onto the spark
plug.
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