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Thread: Does a 4 stroke fire every crank rotation or every second rotation???? Please help

  1. #16
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    Simple in theory, yes... but when it comes to execution, shims are a PITA compared to good ol adjustable rockers..
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    '85 ATC 350R
    '85 ATC 250R
    '86 ATC 350X
    '85 ATC 350X
    '84 ATC 200ES Big Red
    '84 ATC 125M
    '85 ATC 110
    '85 ATC 70/110

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  2. #17
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    May 2009
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    To sum it up:

    * If the ignition trigger is on the flywheel, you'll get a spark on every crank revolution (350X for example)
    * If the ignition trigger is on the cam, you'll get a spark on every 2nd crank revolution (200S for example)

    4-strokes only need a spark every other revolution (at the top of the compression stroke) but the 350x method (wasted spark) keeps things mechanically simple.
    - Frank

    1984 200ES Big Red
    1985 350X (x2)
    1986 350X
    1986 250SX
    1984 Auto-X
    1984 ATC70
    1985 ATC70

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