Flywheel not TDC

[By DRZinMD, Posted October 20, 2005]

Has anyone ever had the flywheel shear the key and turn on the crankshaft??

I am repairing my 2000 warrior , stumped as to cause, no damage other than failure to start,ignition WAAAYYY off

[By grayracer513, Posted October 20, 2005]

I've seen it many times, although it is less common these days that it once was. Pull the plug out and check with a wire probe or long screwdriver to see if the piston and flywheel agree on where TDC is. Of course, the piston is always right.