1996 Polaris SL 700 How do you set the timing?

[tritvo]

I'm putting back together a 700 motor and the timing instructions in the repair manual are confusing. How do you set the timing correctly? I know timing is crutial so I want it done correctly. Thanks Alot

[Technical Support]

There is a tick mark on the edge of the stator at 9 o'clock. Align it with the case split.

[jedw79]

I thought you adjusted the stator on the domestic engines with the flywheel installed. I'm curious because I didn't worry about aligning any tick marks on my 700 since the stator didn't seem to have any slots on the mounts. There are two bolts on the outside of the flywheel that allow the cup (not sure of the correct term) to rotate. I was under the impression that this was done so that timing changes could be made without removing the flywheel. Let me know if I did something wrong because I'll pull it apart and inspect if need be. I'm trying to fix a low end bog right now by lowering my pop-off pressure (installed vortex f/a). Thanks

[Minnatonka4Me]

Hey I had a sl700 a few years back...and i had alot of low end bog. I found that the stinger fitting on the pipe let too much water in the box and had to expel it on take off. A jetworks valve fixed mine alot. It didnt take it all away but helped. Also a set of v-force reeds give it a little more snap. if your hard on the machine (jumping etc) watch the ride plate screws and keep them tight.

[Technical Support]

You are right - my mistake.

The 700 requires no timing adjustment when swapping a block, the stator is fixed.

[polaridoo]

Does that mean the timing cannot be adjusted (manually)?

[Technical Support]

Correct. Many skis are electronic adjustment only, only the older modesl require any manual base set.

[Wet Wolf]

The timing can be adjusted by rotating the hall effect magnets on the inner portion of the flywheel. If you look at the flywheel towards the center there are 2 allen head screws that hold the magnet assembly in place. This is how the timing is adjusted on that particular motor. The stator can only go in one spot. Unless you have messed with the magnets on that inner part of the flywheel , you will not have to adjust the timing it will be set according to what the dealer did when they set up the unit or what the manufacturer did when they built the unit. Either way , it's probably good to go. If you still have the flywheel off of the engine, it's a good idea to pull out the tiny little Alan head screws that hold the magnets on to the flywheel. (These are the ones located on the outer surface of the flywheel) loctite them screw them back into the flywheel and stake them in. They had a nasty habit of falling out and taking out the stator. Polaris have enough problems with those stator's going bad without having mechanical problems taking them out.

[Minnatonka4Me]

this motor in perticular has alot of stator problems, my old one just quit working after goin all day the day before. Then polaris sent a bad one to the shop, Took 3 weeks to fix