Thanks, I will keep that in mind. My main problem is that I do not know where to find the timing mark. My shop manual pictures of the procedure for locating the timing mark does not match my engine. I think it is under a cover on the side of the cylinder on the left side of the engine, near the top of the cylinder and is held in place with two phillips head screws. I have tried to remove the screws, but they are not coming loose and I am concerned that I might damage the slots. So I was wanting to see if another timberwolf owner could confirm the location of the timing marks before I try to remove and possibly damage the screws.Welcome from Colorado.
Pull the plug and the valve cover and watch the valve movement while turning the engine by hand. Keep an eye on the timing mark for true alignment.
I use a 10 dollar impact screw driver on tight screws. Then, with the age of your machine, it may be a while till someone with one responds.Thanks, I will keep that in mind. My main problem is that I do not know where to find the timing mark. My shop manual pictures of the procedure for locating the timing mark does not match my engine. I think it is under a cover on the side of the cylinder on the left side of the engine, near the top of the cylinder and is held in place with two phillips head screws. I have tried to remove the screws, but they are not coming loose and I am concerned that I might damage the slots. So I was wanting to see if another timberwolf owner could confirm the location of the timing marks before I try to remove and possibly damage the screws.
Thanks. I will try the impact screwdriver and try to figure out how to post pictures.I use a 10 dollar impact screw driver on tight screws. Then, with the age of your machine, it may be a while till someone with one responds.
Post a few responses and get some pictures attached. The marks will be under the cam cover or the crank cover. As your book doesn't match your machine, maybe your pictures will help us.
I used an impact screw driver to remove the two screws in the cover on the left side of the engine. This exposed the cam and the timing mark. Thanks for all of the comments.The straw is a good idea, thanks.