Cobra CX50FWE, Manual

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7. Turn the crankshaft clockwise until the dial indicator reaches 0.035” (0.9 mm)
from top dead center.
8. At this position the line on the rotor should align with the center of the stator
coil at 5 o’clock position on stator frame. If not loosen the three 5mm bolts to
adjust the stator.
ROTOR INSTALLATION:
1. Torque the nut on the rotor to 30 ft-lb (45 Nm) with medium strength (blue)
thread locking agent.
2. Recheck the timing following the procedure of timing your ignition.
3. Install the water pump belt back on.
4. Bolt the ignition cover back on.
5. Put the spark plug back in, and firmly stick the spark plug cap onto the spark
plug.
Cooling System
Radiator fluid removal:
Remove the coolant drain plug (10mm hex key)
on the bottom of the engine cases.
NOTE:
Inspect the old coolant for evidence of
oil, combustion byproducts (black ‘oil slick’ stuff)
or other things that may indicate a problem.
Tools recommended for impeller service:

Flat head screwdriver

2.5mm hex key

3mm hex key

4mm hex key

10mm hex key

Water Pump Installation tool - MCMUTL08B

Slide hammer with

fitting to thread into threads on end of shaft (M6x1.0)

single and double hook ends for removing plastic impeller

Hammer
COBRA IMPELLER SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove radiator cap and drain engine coolant as described above.
NOTE: If the impeller is damaged or broken completely back flush the coolant
system to ensure no solid pieces are in the system.
2. Remove ignition cover and water pump cover using a 3mm hex key