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Old Sep 8, 2005 | 07:40 PM
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Im needing some help with timing i just bought a 2003 kfx 400 for 500 and the engine is locked up and i have parts to fix it but when i change the piston a cylider on it how do i keep it on time. i know i have to keep tension on the chain what else do i have to do help please
 
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Old Sep 9, 2005 | 09:49 AM
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It sounds like your best bet is going to be to go and get a service manual for it. Have you done motor work before?
 
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Old Sep 9, 2005 | 06:21 PM
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yes I have helped my friend rebuild his grizzly 660, a 300ex and a kx80... i know friend held his time chain in with zip ties tied to the frame but does it matter if the chains move cause i know theres markings on the cam for timing
 
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Old Sep 10, 2005 | 07:13 PM
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Make sure the engine is at top dead center and there should besome timing marks on the cams.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2005 | 08:57 PM
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how can i tell if the engine is at tdc (top dead center)
 
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Old Sep 10, 2005 | 10:59 PM
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Take the plug out and make sure the piston is at the top of the stroke. or on the LH side of the engine there is a plastic cap you can take out and look at the timing make on the fly wheel. Here is another forum just on the kfx/ltz400 http://www.z4 00central.com/invision/index.php?act=idx take out the space between 4 and 0
 
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Old Sep 11, 2005 | 03:24 PM
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sweetness thanks.... how do i know wat marks on the cams to set it to
 
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