1996 Yamaha Timberwolf - Timing Help

[BOBBY32]

Have a 96 timberwolf 250 4x4 i need help with timeing I did a complete top end gasket set and now I need to time it anyone's help would be great thx bobby

[oxidized_black]

should be some info in here ...

1994 - 2000 Yamaha Timberwolf YFB250FW Service Manual.pdf

[BOBBY32]

I have that but it is not realy helping me with the timeing I can not fide the timing mark for the bottom half of the motor and dum a$$ me I for got to mark it on the bottom

[BOBBY32]

bump I still can not get my timberwolf timed can some one plz explain to me how to do it better then the manual dose thank you

[wolverinepilot]

There has to be timing marks on the gears. Read the service manual carefully and follow it to the letter. Page 4-51 of that manual is where it starts not sure what else to tell you to assist you other than follow the directions carefully. I havent worked on this particular engine but what I do know with everyone I have worked on is the timing marks are on the gears. Sorry I couldnt be more help.

[BOBBY32]

Thanks I fide them with all your help but now my intake valve is bent do to me not having it in time I Larned a big time lesson on this

[gears]

did you remove the flywheel when you were doing this? Flywheel has 2 timing marks on it F for ignition and the T is for the camchain.

[BOBBY32]

No I did not take flywheel off and thanks for info

[gears]

When you get your new valve installed drop me a line before you crank it over - ALWAYS check your cam timing 3 times before starting the motor.

[BOBBY32]

Dose this look right for the timing mike all but the tensioner being in place

[gears]

Looks spot on, get that tensioner installed, rotate the motor by hand 5-6 times and make sure it stays lined up. You need to compress the tensioner before installing it - 10mm head plug comes out, use a slotted screwdriver to pull the plunger back and hold it there while you bolt the assembly to the cylinder with the 2 6mm bolts, remove the screwdriver, re-install plug.

[BOBBY32]

How do I hold the tensioner in place ?and thank you for the help

[gears]

bobby sorry to leave you hanging for a month. I always pulled the tension spring/rod, bolted the housing onto the cyl (2 bolts) and then put the spring/rod and plug back on.

[BOBBY32]

Well I can finally say I got the timberwolf running grate thanks gears for all your help how have you been

[gears]

Glad to hear you're up and running Bobby, we've been doing well - the kids are tearing it up on our little track in the back yard 2-3 times a week. I'm almost caught up enough to delve back into my Kodiak's oil leak!

[BOBBY32]

that is cool hope you figure out your oil leak mike