Replacement motor gas kawasaki

[CP241]

Originally Posted by Rmiller863

There is a sticker that says fe350. Is there a date on that sticker? How do you check timing? The bracket is there for the rev limiter, it’s just missing.

There’s often one on the fan cover near the back of the motor with a manufacture date. But often times it’s worn or peeled off.

You have to align the marks on the camshaft to the crank when you install the camshaft. A tooth off is all it takes

[Rmiller863]

I had no idea about that. I guess I need to take the motor back out again. Would this cause the issue of not running?

[trig123]

Originally Posted by Rmiller863

I had no idea about that. I guess I need to take the motor back out again. Would this cause the issue of not running?

Did you see post 10 ?

[Rmiller863]

I had no idea about the camshaft timing. I can guarantee thats not lined up. Unless 100% luck. Thats good news and bad, hopefully that is it and I dont have to buy a replacement motor. But I'm getting tired of pulling the motor in and out of this cart. Hopefully third times a charm.

[trig123]

Originally Posted by Rmiller863

I had no idea about the camshaft timing. I can guarantee thats not lined up. Unless 100% luck. Thats good news and bad, hopefully that is it and I dont have to buy a replacement motor. But I'm getting tired of pulling the motor in and out of this cart. Hopefully third times a charm.

This is what cam looks like if it has ACR. I assume you would have noticed this though.
Good luck

[Rmiller863]

I didnt notice that, but I wasnt looking for it either. This is the only pic of when I had it tore apart. Can you tell it its an ACR?

[Rmiller863]

[Rmiller863]

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[trig123]

I can't tell from looking at the picture. I would have to see the camshaft. What exactly was broke on this engine ? and how did you fix it ?

[Rmiller863]

The rivets were broke that spun the gear on the camshaft. I split the motor, put machine screws in to replace the broken rivets. Put it back together and it didnt run and leaked oil like crazy. I then heard I needed to put three bond around the new gasket to keep it from leaking. I pulled the motor back out, split it again and put it back together this time with three bond gasket sealer. No leaks now, but still doesn't run. I wish I knew about the timing dots before I put it back together and in the cart.