Where is the timing mark on a starter clutch?
Once every 8 turns of the motor the dot on the lower cam gear next to the square-like slot with the number 2 by it will line up with the key hole in the crankshaft. When this happens the “T” timing mark will be on its mark (the pointer you made) and the cam gear dot will be on the head pointer.
Do you need to replace the starter clutch on a Yamaha?
Yamaha updated the design of several parts in the starting system, so it is best to replace the starter, one way starter clutch, bearing, and idler gear between starter and starter clutch. I must say that even with the outlined procedure from service manual, it was really confusing on how they cover the timing procedure.
How do you replace a starter clutch on a V-Star?
Holding the flywheel in place remove the nut. Then reach behind the flywheel and hold the little gear in place on the back of the flywheel. There are little springs etc. (refer to the manual) that will fall out if you do not hold this gear while sliding the flywheel off.
Where can I get a free starter clutch replacement?
Go to your local Autozone and rent a harmonic balancer puller for FREE. Yamaha updated the design of several parts in the starting system, so it is best to replace the starter, one way starter clutch, bearing, and idler gear between starter and starter clutch.
Once every 8 turns of the motor the dot on the lower cam gear next to the square-like slot with the number 2 by it will line up with the key hole in the crankshaft. When this happens the “T” timing mark will be on its mark (the pointer you made) and the cam gear dot will be on the head pointer.
Yamaha updated the design of several parts in the starting system, so it is best to replace the starter, one way starter clutch, bearing, and idler gear between starter and starter clutch. I must say that even with the outlined procedure from service manual, it was really confusing on how they cover the timing procedure.
Holding the flywheel in place remove the nut. Then reach behind the flywheel and hold the little gear in place on the back of the flywheel. There are little springs etc. (refer to the manual) that will fall out if you do not hold this gear while sliding the flywheel off.
Go to your local Autozone and rent a harmonic balancer puller for FREE. Yamaha updated the design of several parts in the starting system, so it is best to replace the starter, one way starter clutch, bearing, and idler gear between starter and starter clutch.
How do you check the front cylinder timing?
To now check if the Front is also in time, you simply rotate the engine another 270 degrees, or 3/4 of a rotation, and the front cylinder timing |mark should now show in the cutout window and the cam sprocket pointer should be aligned.
To now check if the Front is also in time, you simply rotate the engine another 270 degrees, or 3/4 of a rotation, and the front cylinder timing |mark should now show in the cutout window and the cam sprocket pointer should be aligned.