Bayou 220 possible timing jump

[Chris Simpson]

Got a 99 or 2000 bayou 220. Its started making alot of noise, then the starter would spin freely. Took it apart and determined the three bolts in the starter clutch had sheared. Installed the new starter clutch and in the process, not realizing that Japanese motors turn counterclockwise, I turned the crankshaft clockwise about a half revolution so that the key holes would be on top of the crankshaft for easier installation of starter clutch. I get everything back together and try it. The pressure is so great that its very hard to pull with the pull start, the electric starter turns it over but it struggles greatly. A key issue could be this. When I engage the choke the starter will barely turn it over and you can't pull start at all because there's so much pressure. Like the back pressure cant be released once the carburetor is choked. I'm pretty sure by turning the crankshaft clockwise I screwed something up but I cannot figure out what it is. If there's anyone that can give some advice it will be greatly appreciated.

[Ajmboy]

Did you get it running yet? Take out the spark plug and see if it cranks freely with no cylinder pressure.

[Chris Simpson]

Thanks for the reply. With the holidays going on I haven't been able to mess with it. I can say that it turns very free when I release the compression release lever but still doesn't crank. I really think that I threw something off when I turned the motor clockwise but I can't figure out what it was. 

[quadmaniac]

If you pull the plug like @Ajmboy mentioned and it cranks freely then it’s good. I suppose timing could jump?  I would jump the battery, check the starter motor, see why not enough crank. 

[Frank Angerano]

Did you install the starter clutch the right way? 
Spinning the engine backwards a bit like you said should not do any damage. 
 

Pull the oil dipstick and check oil level to see if its really high and smell the oil. Curious if it smells like gas, drain and change it if need be. 

lastly If none of this works i would take the valve cover off and take a look at the valves and decompression release. Look at the cam on the side and see if there is a small spring on the cam.  

[Ajmboy]

Great advice @Frank Angerano ! You have this from another topic might help:

 

 

[Chris Simpson]

On 1/4/2020 at 11:02 AM, Frank Angerano said:

Did you install the starter clutch the right way? 

That's a good question. I was under the impression that it only went on one way so I'm not sure. 

[Frank Angerano]

Wow I just read that post and i am wondering where @JacobSlabach has been? Jacobbbbbbb, where are thou???