AboutEric A. Jones Expertise Lawnmower Repair . Certified Master Service Technician from B&S. Have 13 years experience on B&S, Lawn Chief, Weed Eater, Echo, Peerless, Wheel Horse, Snapper, Atlas, MTD, McCulloch, Homelite and many other numerous brands. Specialize in electrical repair.
Experience Born and raised in the midwest. Started tinkering with engines when I was about 14 on my Suzuki RM-80. I began lawn mower repair at a small hardware store. I knew absolutely nothing. I read lots of repair manuals and met an older fellow who taught me many lessons. I continued working on small engines through high school and paid my way through college working on mowers at the same hardware store. Decided to get away from the midwest and mower repair so I joined the Air Force. I repaired air traffic control electronic equipment and ended up in Hawaii where I got a part time job at Small Engine Clinic. I gained a lot of experience from the Small Engine Clinic and had a blast repairing small engines. I then took the Briggs and Stratton Master Service Technician test and earned my MST. I then traveled to Wisconsin where I attended the factory update training seminar and received formal training. I received a scholarship from the Air Force and am currently pursuing another degree.
This is a follow-up to a question answered by Ben. I replaced the crankshaft on my Honda HRR2164VXA, S/N MZCG-7750581 and now need to set the cam pulley/crankshaft timing correctly.
The number dotted on the engine is GJAEA 5863716, I believe the type is GVC160A MU4 R280.
Ben sent an image that refers to alignment marks on the cam pulley. I pulled the head cover, but was unable to identify these marks on the pulley. Could you tell exactly what these alignment marks look like and where they are located in relation to the cam (i.e. if the the cam "points" to 12 o'clock, at what time should I see the marks).
Any other pointers on correctly setting the timing are greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
James
Answer If you have not removed the camshaft you can rotate the crankshaft until the piston is at top-dead-center (TDC). At TDC the piston will be at the top of the cylinder. Look for lines, dots and other distinctive marks on the camshaft and crankshaft timing gear. If you do not see any marks rotate again until TDC. Look for timing marks. If you still do not see any marks you can use a scribe, punch or even a screwdriver to scratch some marks on the crankshaft and camshaft.
