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By qcm413
Hi,
Thanks for a newbie on this site !
i have grinding noise in my front differential. the front right wheel is turning and the left is try to turn but no movement and make sound like a gear broken. somebody have any idea ? not enough oil in diff ?
thank
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By oxidized_black
View File 2000-2005 Yamaha Big Bear Kodiak YFM 400 Service Manual
2000-2005 Yamaha Big Bear Kodiak YFM 400 Service Repair Manual
Submitter oxidized_black Submitted 12/15/2016 Category Yamaha ATV
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By 1991 big bear help
I have a 91 big bear 350 4x4 with no spark what's making me puzzled is my coil is up to spec with ohms my stator and pick up coil is up to spec brand new and ohms reading checks out I got power from CDI coming out and power going in my coil wire from coil to CDI is getting good ohms reading plug is brand new but still not getting spark any suggestions or help would be appreciated I'm getting confused where do I go next please help me thanks
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By oleskool
Has new top end, piston, rings, valves, etc. great compression, good spark, plenty of fuel. Valves have been set. timing has been tripled checked. Can not get it to start. any ideas suggestions on anything I am missing. Also if anyone has the service manual it would be greatly appreciated.
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