Points & timing 295 Kohler CW or CCW?

smokindav · Post by **smokindav** » Fri Dec 23, 2005 12:09 pm

Guys, quick question on setting points and timing. I am using the Clymer manual and it says to set the point gap on the #1 cylinder then "rotate the flywheel clockwise...."

My confusion is because when I hear flywheel I think PTO end of the engine, not the front end (which means I would be rotating the engine opposite of what the manual says). Is Clymer referring to the front (not PTO end)?

Visualizing what is actually happening with the points cam and the cylinders is not helping.

Maybe I should meditate a little harder on it.

Thanks,
Dave Flaherty

1973 JDX4
1973 JD300

smokindav · Post by **smokindav** » Fri Dec 23, 2005 2:08 pm

Ok, this is very frustrating. This is my first attempt at doing points/timing on a Deere snowmobile.

I am following the Clymer manual directions exactly and the timing isn't right. I must be doing something wrong.

Here's an abbreviated version of the points and timing adjustment from the Clymer manual:

5. Rotate engine until #1 piston is at TDC and zero dial indicator.
7. Set breaker point gap to .016".
8. Move flyweight to full advance and insert tool/wire to hold it in position.
10. Rotate flywheel clockwise until test light brightens (points just start to close). Note reading on dial indicator. Why note dial indicator reading other than to tell which way to move stator?
11. Move stator plate until test light just starts to brighten at .090" +-.005". Is this supposed to be .090" BTDC? Does the engine rotate clockwise from the end that the stator is on? I cannot get the points to close no matter which direction I move the stator with the #1 piston .090" BTDC. This is incredibly frustrating!!!
12-14 deals with setting the point gap on the #2 cylinder and rechecking timing. It is #5-11 above that is confusing me.

Please help - the snow is starting to melt!

Thanks,
Dave Flaherty
1973 JDX4
1973 JD300

smokindav · Post by **smokindav** » Fri Dec 23, 2005 5:16 pm

Well, I kept trying and finally got it close. The timing isn't perfect though, so I'll see how she runs and I may have to re-adjust it.

I squirted some starting fluid into the carb and yanked on the start handle- she fired, so that was encouraging.

Now I just have to get the tank cleaned out and take her for a spin!

Thanks,
Dave Flaherty