I have a 87 warrior and im puzzled on how to find TDC

 

I usually put a 1\4" ratchet extension down in the spark plug hole then turn the engine's flywheel by hand until the extension is pushed out the farthest.that should be tdc

 

Get the Clymer and the Factory Manuals..They tell you step by step..

 

Take the plug out of the top of the stator cover, and take the cover off of the left side of the engine (4 allen head screws). Turn the crankshaft with a 17mm wrench until you see a "T" through the first plug you took out. There should be an "F" and a "T" stamped in. Also your rocker arms should be loose on your valves when at TDC, and the mark on your cam gear should be lined up with the little knot on the head. http://www.sandwizards.com/Service_Manuals/warrior.pdf

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: QWODER

I usually put a 1\4" ratchet extension down in the spark plug hole then turn the engine's flywheel by hand until the extension is pushed out the farthest.that should be tdc</end quote></div>

bad idea. good way to score your piston wall though, use same technigue with a tooth brush handle chilzzled down.

Or ou could do it the old fashion way and look for the Big T on the flywheel through the plug right on top on the left side of the motor, then maybe check it with the toothbrush. just in case.

And check it agian once you put the chian tensioner on, or you will be thrown off a tooth or two if your rebuilding it

 

Plastic bic pen works well, but as mentioned, the flywheel *SHOULD* line up. I always double check with a ball point pen.