too much slak. chain could have kinks from being strectched too far .sliders could be worn out .sproket could have groves in it
how do i check the timing on my 02 honda 350 atv
On 350 rancher it located in the back I took the engine off I was told it could be done with out removing it but it wasn't that hard pulling the engine. you have pull the top end off so you can pull the cam to change chain. any questions email me I just did mine Bob pooleb@ns.sympatico.ca
First, there is no V6, but there is an I6, and the valves are non-adjustable. If you are hearing a ticking sounds, check for an exhaust leak, arcing plug, bomb, etc.
The engine computer is in charge of timing.
It has 3 timing chains and an idler sprocket
possible loose timing belt hitting housing
The ticking could possibly be from a timing key going out. Having mine replaced presently.
ticking sound in engine is usually not caused by a timing belt ticking is usually caused by worn cam shaft or clifters most cars now have hydraulic lifters. if oil is low it will cause ticking. if a lifter is worn it will cause ticking these should have been ckecked for wear when replacing timing belt
The most likely cause of a ticking sound in a motor is a bad timing belt. A valve out of time can also cause a ticking sound.
Ticking on acceleration is usually the ignition timing, get it tuned..
Could be timing belt tensioner.
how do i check the timing on my 02 honda 350 atv
If it sounds like rocks in a can, or like a Diesel engine, you might be experiencing detonation, which is really bad. It is caused by poor gas and/or ignition timing too advanced. Left unfixed, it will melt holes in your pistons. To fix, get higher-octane fuel and/or retard timing
If your vehicle has a timing belt and not a chain, you need to replace it immediately. My distributor made the same ticking noise and it turned out to be the timing belt had a frayed piece on it and this piece was the source of the noise. Before I could figure it out, the belt broke and left me stranded on the roadside.
saabs use timingchains and not timing belts and if you find that when ticking over its noisey then you might only need to replace the tensioners
more than likely the tensioner
Mostly hanging on the end of the cam shaft, but check the fuel tank.