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  1. 03-24-2009, 11:54 PM #1
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    Transmission trouble

    I bought a good running 1985 Honda 250ES Big Red for $70 last week, the guy obviously dont know what a good ole machine is worth. The trouble is though that the transmission is messed up. He used to pull loads of hay with it and thats prolly what caused it to go out. IDK what to do, some days it shifts good, other days you cant even get it in to gear. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to look for when I tear it apart or to even get to the transmission? I think it looks like you got to split the whole motor. Any help? Thanks!!!!
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    I find 85% of all tranny problems to be linkage related and thats either behind the clutch cover or the left side case like the 350X. Different things need to slip and catch and ratchet and hold etc etc etc. Pins come loose, bolts come loose and things wear out or get rounded at a corner that needs to be square.

    I've split allot of cases and have rarely found bent forks and or chipped gears, esp on a 4 stroke Honda
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    It may even be the clutch they way you have described it.
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    semi-related - on a 4 stroke honda 350 if the kickstarter is locked up or pretty much locked up and can't be kicked over by foot - what would be the first things you guys would look at as the problem?
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    I had a bolt strip out behind the shift drum on my Rancher last year. It only had 800 miles on it. I did not buy the extended warrenty so I had to foot the bill.
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  8. 03-26-2009, 12:04 PM #8
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    I took the left cover off of the motor and there was a bolt that just screws into the block that somewhat holds the shift lever in place, would just a little movement cause it to not shift right? I have a spare motor thats blown that I tried working on last night, but I couldnt get the clutch nut to break loose? Any ideas? Or anyone know of a mechanic in Iowa that cheap? Thanks
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  9. 03-26-2009, 12:07 PM #9
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    Also, any suggestions on how to split the crankcase? I printed out the onwners manual from this site, but just looking for some good suggestions.
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  10. 03-26-2009, 11:29 PM #10
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    Thats what I was getting at, it may simply be a problem under the clutch or side cover, those are just covers and not "splitting the case" Thats the point at which most people give up or screw up. It's not hard, but lots of little details to be aware of within the center case. Hopefully thats not your issue as the motor has to come out, topend off and the entire bottom end stripped, split, cleaned, fixed and reassembled.
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  12. 03-27-2009, 09:50 PM #12
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    I'm over by Bondurant (near Des Moines). I'm dealing with a 200e tranny right now (similar issues, albeit earlier generation trans.). I'll be watching your progress!
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  13. 03-28-2009, 03:20 AM #13
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    10-4 nxcj, thats not too far away, im up by Ames, if I find anything out I will let you know.
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    On the 250es I would remove the left side cover and check the shifting linkage and the bolt that returns it to center. These are the most common problems on these motors.

    You did say you found a bolt. Did it have threads on one end, and a smooth shank on the other?
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  15. 03-29-2009, 01:12 PM #15
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    Yes, its about 1.25 inches long and just kinda holds it in place, but it was still doing its job, just it was loose
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