The old girls need lots of love to keep running. Thanks for posting.
@geirandersberg59023 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video! I just bought me a King Quad 300, 1990 something. But it have a hole in the piston, so I have to rebuild the engine. I will do this with my 11 year old son as a sidekick :)
@ericlarouche3088 Жыл бұрын
Good job, i like your video. I am doing top end right now and even if I have the service manual youre my go to reference for all my King quad maintenance. Thanks from quebec canada
@zachmcintosh6414 жыл бұрын
thank you I'm doing this on a 2000 artic cat 300
@johnscribb67313 жыл бұрын
Great Quadrunner and worthy of your great tutorials! Every time I see one for sale here in Pennsylvania they get snagged up QUICK before I can get out the door to buy it, But I did manage to grab up a 250cc version w/plow just a few weeks ago. I'm keeping my eye out for a nice clean 300, it will come around.
@deankraehenbuehl7060 Жыл бұрын
Just got a 92 King Quad , needs some work getting it back together. Dean April 2023 , Australia Btw , luv your videos.
@woodstockpotter2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video; very helpful. I have a 91 with very low mileage but some rust issues. Need to reseal valve cover so your info very useful info. Hope I can free and replace cowling bolts. Thanks again!
@Schneids152 жыл бұрын
Glad i can help Frank! Thanks for the comment!
@davidjeffries70002 жыл бұрын
Thanks from an oldie down under in NZ. Your vid was very informative for me. Keep it up bud.. dj
@iegbalisstixx70946 жыл бұрын
I have one of these that I just purchased runs very good just smokes like freight train
@Schneids156 жыл бұрын
Haha that is how mine was. Be sure to check the air filter. You will love it when it does not smoke like crazy.
@johnwilliams-ww4kw3 жыл бұрын
I usually have the piston in the cylinder sticking down just enough to slide the wrist pin in the rod.then the circlip. Push down cylinder and go. Has worked on about everything I've done so far. Hope it works for this one... Looks like it will. That circlip can be tricky but easier than putting piston on rod first.. Then trying not to break a ring when installing cylinder...
@Schneids153 жыл бұрын
Very good method john. However i think the cylinder may hit getting it over the con rod. Hard to say. One way to find out😀 good luck!
@johnwilliams-ww4kw3 жыл бұрын
Im about to find out. But i test slide the pin so..... Good to go the circlip is another story.. I always put towels in the case ... Just in case i drop it.
@Schneids153 жыл бұрын
All great points👍🏻
@tomclark35924 жыл бұрын
For some strange reason I keep getting these old quads in for work to be done on them. One was a 1987, one a 1990, and one a 1991. The current has a carb. nightmare!!!
@nobodyspecialdotorgrichard59712 жыл бұрын
Amazing camera work in such a tight space! and so well explained! Your videos are great man! Stupid Question: Would it be okay to adjust only the bottom (Exhaust) valve and not the top (compression) one? Or is it a case of never do only one and not the other? I ask because I'm curious if just doing the bottom one might at least help some or if it might be detrimental? I ask because I'm not sure I can get into that top one as smooth and easily as you made it look! :)
@Schneids152 жыл бұрын
Hey! Thank you. Finally someone that appreciates the camera work. Haha No issue with doing just one valve at all. Go ahead and see if that is your issue.
@dieselram052 жыл бұрын
So, that oring that meets the dowel…if that was to deteriorate, could it be possible for oil to go past the oring and leak through the hole in the head to the right of the exhaust?
@Schneids152 жыл бұрын
I really don’t think so no.
@rednecksdoitbetter4914 жыл бұрын
FINALLY I FOUND A VIDEOOO
@deandsilva69845 жыл бұрын
thank-you it helped me
@xanderdeagle4173 Жыл бұрын
man looks like I am going to have to do this to my bike now just replaced the starter and coil and cdi and snapped a u joint out of a while back
@doyouliketowatch5 жыл бұрын
I'm looking at a 91 Quadrunner 300 and I've been looking at yours and it's a King, I don't really see a difference, is there one?
@nirvanacarl1 Жыл бұрын
I have a 300kq. It has a very high idle. Enough to move it when I put it in gear. I tried linkage adjustment some time back..idk what's up
@Schneids15 Жыл бұрын
Have you tried to twist the idle knob to the lower right if you are sitting on the seat?
@motowarrior85576 жыл бұрын
I had one like that and still miss it but I had to sell it to get my 2002 Honda CR125R
@Schneids156 жыл бұрын
They are beasts that is for sure.
@benhall89462 жыл бұрын
So wandies you don't have to pull the engine off or take the engine fully apart to replace the Rings
@seasicksid Жыл бұрын
Hi buddy. I'm just about banging my head against the wall with my KQ 300. Hard to start. Won't idle. Pops and bangs through carb when it runs. Tested CDI, regulator, new plug and cleaned carb, set valves.. Eventually put a brand new carb on but still the same. Compression 110psi. Any ideas?
@Schneids15 Жыл бұрын
Hey Paul. I think spec for a KQ for compression is somewhere around 180-220PSI. That could explain the hard starting and some issues. Have you ran it with the intake on? They act funny if the intake is not connected to airbox. They run lean and pop and run like crap.
@seasicksid Жыл бұрын
@@Schneids15 I will try it with the intake on this evening. Sounds like the compression might be the problem if it needs at least 180. Thanks for the heads up
@jadenvanderwal37532 жыл бұрын
Awesome Video My motor is seized, and I am trying to get the second bolt loose so I can remove the timing chain that is connected to the Cam but it is not positioned properly I don’t have enough room to back the bolt free and I can’t spin the piston to get a better position because it is locked How do I go about this ? Thanks !
@johnwilliams-ww4kw3 жыл бұрын
Great info... Is there an o ring that goes on the right rear cylinder stud under the base gasket. ....thx
@Schneids153 жыл бұрын
I’m sorry i can’t remember off hand. It is either on the top or bottom. I would have to check the manual.0
@johnwilliams-ww4kw3 жыл бұрын
@@Schneids15 i seen the one on top you done. I came home from the shop just to try ti download a manual. But hard to buy one for one question.
@johnwilliams-ww4kw3 жыл бұрын
The Suzuki engine looks identical. Wonder if they are
@flashwhite56036 жыл бұрын
thanks, Need to pull off the carburator so I am assuming I need to remove the cowling.
@Schneids156 жыл бұрын
Not for the carb. Just the seat and intake boots.
@fazy10243 жыл бұрын
I watch a lot if your videos and they are really good. Has helped me a lot. This being an earlier one wasn't as good. Lighting was bad and you jumped around a lot. Hard to follow. I stoped watching it it wasn't helping me. Do you have other motir rebuild videos or is this the only one?7
@Schneids153 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom, yes camera’s have improved. No other videos on the rebuild sorry.
@nickm91345 ай бұрын
No idea how you just popped your exhaust heat shield off like that. Mine won't come out as it hits the frame by the shift cable
@todd18603 жыл бұрын
Great video.i have a 1998 suzuki 300 king guad and that rubber button you talk about in your video on the valve cover is leaking. Do I have to pull the whole cover to fix the leak
@Schneids153 жыл бұрын
That is correct. You have to pull it. However that is to fix it properly. If you clean the surface very well with brake cleaner or something that gets 100% rid of residue i wouldn’t be against sealing it from the outside. It won’t look the nicest but just cover it in some RTV like permatex the right stuff and you will be set.
@todd18603 жыл бұрын
@@Schneids15 thanx. I'm gonna pull the valve cover and reseal it from the top end. Seems the leak is on top of the seal. Your video sure helps
@its_v4p0rx46 Жыл бұрын
mine has a oil leak coming from the the valve cover ive tried rtv and all that and it still leaks oil. it drips directly onto the exhaust and has caught on fire a couple times. is there a gasket for the valve cover?
@theirishaxe94056 жыл бұрын
Hey man I have a1990 one of these and it started smoking so I parked it and I went to move it and it's siezed enough too where the starter can't turn it over. What do I need to fix? I've never rebuild a engine. So do I just need piston gaskets ect or do I need to get the cylinder milled no matter what? Thanks man any info will help
@Schneids156 жыл бұрын
Hey man, how long has it been sitting? If not too long yank the spark plug and full the cylinder with diesel. Let it soak for a few days and go over and give it a bump with the starter or pull start. If it starts to break free get some oil to the cylinder. Then try and fire it up. Most likely will need a gasket set and piston/ too end.
@maki47906 жыл бұрын
How long does it have to be sitting for that not to work
@Schneids156 жыл бұрын
It usually breaks them free but compression is not usually the best.
@gurutyler1991 Жыл бұрын
Is it possible to replace the timing chain with the engine still in the frame? My 96 King Quad threw the timing chain the other day...
@Schneids15 Жыл бұрын
Hey, yes for sure.
@gurutyler1991 Жыл бұрын
@@Schneids15 Your videos have been super helpful. I appreciate your effort in making videos to keep these old quads running!
@Schneids15 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I actually sold mine last winter, however before i sold it i made a large amount of videos because i loved the Quad and to help others like you! So i appreciate the nice comment. Josh
@richardcarpenter5415 жыл бұрын
Nice Quad ..I have a 93 looks Identical but not near as good of shape..And a 99 ..The 99 runs awful like its not getting fuel so I guessed the fuel filter .I was hardly able to get it to climb the hill home in low range ..Just lunging along real slow ..And as it was getting dark I turned the key to turn on the lights ,& it was like something hit me from the rear ..still ran crappy but was running at least twice as good ...Any idea what is going on will be greatly appreciated ...I think it is probably electrical but where ,,Coil ? Switch ? ????
@Schneids155 жыл бұрын
I would start with carburetor for sure.
@ericd6967 Жыл бұрын
voltage regulator needs replacing
@Mike-zf2nx3 жыл бұрын
Would you share the brand of plastic restorer that you use? I have the exact 1995 KQ model with the blue fenders. back ones are cracked bad, but i will restore the finish where i can. addiionally i've got an oil leak in the front that is leaking onto the exhaust and smoking when it runs for a while. I'm thinking valve cover gasket. Thoughts??? Thanks!
@Schneids153 жыл бұрын
Valve cover gasket for sure. Called chemical guys VRP the plastic restorer. Josh
@jobbejobb51034 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video schneids. Snapped one of the main cylinder stud bolts clean off so will be doing this soon. Got any tips if I have to go on beyond this to remove the whole motor (for machining out the remains of the broken stud)?
@Schneids154 жыл бұрын
I would think once you slide the cylinder off that you will be able to get a vise grip down lower and be able to spin it out.
@lutz70013 жыл бұрын
What did you torque the head bolts to? I can not find it anywhere online and can't find a service manual 1996 king quad 300 thanks
@Schneids153 жыл бұрын
Hey John. Let me look. I don’t know it off hand.
@lutz70013 жыл бұрын
@@Schneids15 it's OK I already did it I put I to 19ftlbs seems fine
@phillips3213 жыл бұрын
Hi There schneids15. Thanks for all your videos. I’m struggling to get the cylinder head off due to the rubber Oring, it slides nicely on the 4 rods but as soon as it gets to the threads on the rods it won’t come off. Do you have to pick the oring out first? How do you do this? Thanks
@Schneids153 жыл бұрын
Hey! I would thing a little force should pop it past and get it iff
@chastekirkpatrick79614 жыл бұрын
Hello.i have a 1995 king quad 300 and it is smoking really bad . What do u think is the problem?
@Schneids154 жыл бұрын
Likely bad rings or valve seals. Likely needs a top end rebuild.
@edwardsmith22525 ай бұрын
What brand stand is you atv lift ?
@Schneids155 ай бұрын
Hey it was actually a homemade snowmobile lift that ai used for this.
@mikec11824 жыл бұрын
Timing chain tensioner make a clicking sound if its broken?
@novarocker2474 жыл бұрын
Where is the best place to find parts and are axles and suspension rebuildable?
@Schneids154 жыл бұрын
I haven’t had to touch anything on either of my king quads so i am not sure.
@novarocker2474 жыл бұрын
@@Schneids15 mine is well worked and so it needs a ring job, probably valve lash and lap, axles rebuild and suspension rebuilt.
@URDADDY7103 жыл бұрын
How much for you to do that to my king quad, i have the same 1
@johnwilliams-ww4kw3 жыл бұрын
If your in northern Indiana i can do that. Williams Small Engines... Google it check my pics of past projects
@joshblainer49504 жыл бұрын
so after you put the tensioner on there should be no slack in the chain? if there is, which there is slack in mine I'm assuming I need new chain and guides?
@Schneids154 жыл бұрын
When i put mine together there was a little slack. The guides seemed fine but i thought the chain could be possibly stretched. Keep in mind once you start the bike and the chain flops around a bit it will ratchet out on the tensioner and slack it up.
@Schneids154 жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t worry about it in other words. This atv is still going strong 2 years and almost 900KM later
@joshblainer49504 жыл бұрын
well I was having an issue with this quad, it won't start and back fires out the carb. I checked the timing and it was off so I re did it and put it back together and it's doing the same thing. I'm going to pull it apart again tomorow and see if it's off again. do you know if this is an interference engine?
@Schneids154 жыл бұрын
I believe they are interference engines yes. It sounds like if your timing was that far off it could be skipping like you are presuming. If these atv’s are run without the intake on and air filter they will backfire out the carb like that. They need the restriction so they run proper,
@joshblainer49504 жыл бұрын
hmm maybe that's why mine won't start then. I'll try to hook the intake tube and if it don't run I'll check timing again
@thepimpshitdan Жыл бұрын
Where did you get your torque specs? I can seem to find a manual for our quad( mines a 96.
@hippiemiller4 жыл бұрын
Good video was helpful. What did you set the valve lash to
@thememulous95614 жыл бұрын
How did you find the bigger piston? If mine needs to be bored out I want to get it all correct
@kikegeee18002 жыл бұрын
Hey i got almost the same fourwheeler and i got a problem its bogging down i hit the gas and it will catch then start bogging down do you happen to have a diagram of the vaccum hoses ?
@thepimpshitdan Жыл бұрын
It's just a dirty carb, why does this guy not answer anyone's questions???
@joeellis26926 жыл бұрын
By any chance is there a bore kit for these machines something we could get a little bit more out of these motors. Another thing I'm quite curious about is did Suzuki produce a 350 throughout the 90s cuz I honestly can't remember had a gentleman try selling me a 350 1999 I didn't buy it because I didn't think he was right.
@Schneids156 жыл бұрын
I have honestly only heard of 300’s.... no bore kit as far as I’ve seen just oversized pistons.
@joeellis26926 жыл бұрын
Schneids15 Awesome. I knew aftermarket parts were very limited for these machines. Had a lot of fun of my old 98 as a kid all the way up until the end of my teens until I met my wife till she witness me roll one she wasn't about to witness another accident made me sell it. Took a few years to work her up to let me buy another one. Lol
@jefftant56276 жыл бұрын
Joe Ellis
@jefftant56276 жыл бұрын
Joe Ellis 331 kit mickey Dunlap at four stroke tech makes it comes with a larger sleeve and piston
@jefftant56276 жыл бұрын
Schneids15 how much was it to get the valve seats redone?
@zachmcintosh6413 жыл бұрын
14:05
@franciscoiniguez74405 жыл бұрын
So what were the symptoms on your Suzuki that made you do the rebuilt. I’m thinking of doing my hard time starting even after carb rebuilt. Btw really good informative videos keep it going
@Schneids155 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir. Start with a simple compression test to check. Also you can buy a leak down tester that is your best bet to tell the condition of your cylinder and where it is leaking. Rings valves etc. Mine was smoking like crazy when i bought it. Like fog bad haha. I knew it was time.
@franciscoiniguez74405 жыл бұрын
Schneids15 I did and the compression tester it only showed 35 on it. So I went over to my buddies and he has a little tank like this and his showed 160 on his.
@Schneids155 жыл бұрын
The leakdown test is pressurizing the cylinder using air. If your compression tester is at 35 you definitely need a rebuild or something is going on.
@franciscoiniguez74405 жыл бұрын
Schneids15 really appreciate you getting back to me. I’m checking that out hopefully all I need is a rebuilt. Since you got it already about how much is a kit cause there different ones really don’t know which I need
@440x5 жыл бұрын
Before I tore that engine apart I would check your intake valve adjustment these bikes have issues with them the symptoms you are describing screams valve issues Ive seen that is a lot I put 50,000 km on one of those engines
@jakechaillier7834 жыл бұрын
How do I get you to rebuild mine?
@Schneids154 жыл бұрын
This depends... where are you located?
@robmadaffari62704 жыл бұрын
Good video thanks did you have any issue with oil coming out of the top left hand head bolt, while the engine is running ??
@Schneids154 жыл бұрын
Hey Rob, have not had an issue with that.
@Schneids154 жыл бұрын
Did you put the copper washer on the head bolt?
@robmadaffari62704 жыл бұрын
@@Schneids15 Hi mate thanks for the reply, Yes copper washers back in place and torqued down to 18 pounds. Engine starts first kick runs nice but I cant find the reason as to why it would leak out. I have stripped it twice since and cant see a problem. Doing my head in lol
@thepimpshitdan Жыл бұрын
@Rob Madaffari did you figure it out?
@robmadaffari6270 Жыл бұрын
@@thepimpshitdan Hi mate yes it was the o ring which sits in the jug/head. It wasnt the right size and I did not know that you also had to use atv SIC in and around the ring and head bolt. As per instruction manual lol.
@PFWaterboy5 жыл бұрын
What top end kit did you buy? Brand or part number, I have 2000 king quad 300 that started smoking, looking to do piston rings, gaskets, valves, and valve seals all myself.
@Schneids155 жыл бұрын
I used a winderosa complete gasket kit. Buy the full kit because you will need it in the future for other seals. I used a namura piston. Can’t remember the number.
@PFWaterboy5 жыл бұрын
Did you use the same valves or replace them?@@Schneids15
@Schneids155 жыл бұрын
I replaced one as the other was wore due to it being run without an air filter. Otherwise i just lapped them.
@PFWaterboy5 жыл бұрын
@@Schneids15 Does the winderosa complete gasket kit include valve seals or do I have to buy those separate?
@Schneids155 жыл бұрын
Yep it has the valve seals
@Ashroyer864 жыл бұрын
Are parts readily available for a reasonable price for those?
@Schneids154 жыл бұрын
Yes they are. There is the odd part that is no longer available. Plastics and such.. otherwise everything is.
@thepimpshitdan Жыл бұрын
@Schneids15 you can buy some decent aftermarket fairings in 4 colors, little over 700 for the set. Zmperformance, to steep for me despite mine being almost worst case scenario, tons of gorilla tape and zip ties but it's an option, make an old beater look fresh af
@Reno-is4fw6 жыл бұрын
How did you reassemble the piston into the cylinder? Did you insert the piston into the cylinder first then attach it to the crank rod or attach it to the crank rod then slide the cylinder over the piston?
@Schneids156 жыл бұрын
+Reno 2112 i measured the piston and con rod. Then lubed the wrist pin and con rod. Already had one circlip in the piston, right side since the left side of atv is easier to get to to put the circlip in once piston is in motor. Then installed it and rested it on the crank case studs. Got cylinder lubed and ready and slid the cylinder down the studs while holding the piston with my other hand, then go around and work the rings in to the land once cylinder is against the piston ( have piston as if it is at Top Dead Centre for room for your hands) then get the 2 compression rings in and the oil ring is the tricky one to squeeze in without damage. Make sure all rings are in the shape of a peace symbol the best you can( end gaps) and slide the cylinder down onto the base gasket. Then i usually put some gear oil or regular oil on the walls and pull the motor a few times to get oil on all the walls evenly. Make sure you hold the cylinder down or put the 2 10mm nuts on the bottom of the cylinder to hold it. Hope this helps!
@Reno-is4fw6 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. i did basically the same thing only i used a large hose clamp to gently hold the rings in cuz i don't have a real ring compression tool. Almost done putting the exhaust back together...Pain in the Ass!!
@Schneids156 жыл бұрын
+Reno 2112 Did the same thing just worked the rings with my finger! I suggest checking your oil pump strainer after the rebuild. I have a video on it.
@jakegunter58926 жыл бұрын
How many hours where on it before you did a rebuild
@Schneids156 жыл бұрын
No idea on Hours. There was 5000 KM or so on it. It had been taken care of very badly and run without and air filter.
@thehondacats52535 жыл бұрын
@@Schneids15 iv been running my 250 quad runner with no filter for a wile an now it smokes like nothing iv ever seen do u think i dicked it
@Schneids155 жыл бұрын
The HONDACATS i would have to say by the sounds of it yes. All those very extra fine metal shavings do not mix well with the cylinder and rings. Time for a new too end i would think. Could also be something as simple as valve seals.
@adam319575 жыл бұрын
@@thehondacats5253 ur intake valve is getting chewed up by debris so yeah u kinda dicked er but I would adjust the valves put an air filter on it and change the oil clean the carb as for the smoking depends on if u like mosquitoes or not lol haha probly needs a rebuild but do all the other things so it lasts a bit longer
@brianf25804 жыл бұрын
What kind of stand do you have the quad on?
@Schneids154 жыл бұрын
It is a custom made one. Many people have them, it is primarily for snowmobiles but you can use it for atv’s and works very well. You can buy them at royal distributing.
@brianf25804 жыл бұрын
Schneids15 do you have a link for the one you use?
@Schneids154 жыл бұрын
No i don’t as it was custom made and wasn’t bought.
@Patat0four5 жыл бұрын
Nice lift, is it custom or you got it somewhere ?
@Schneids155 жыл бұрын
It is homemade but i bought it with one of my past snowmobiles. Thanks!
@Schneids155 жыл бұрын
You can get them from royal distributing for about 200$
@projectrust97094 жыл бұрын
Love this video but I about got vertigo 😉
@baudeliovalle15785 жыл бұрын
Why my neutral light doesn’t want to put on green ?
@novarocker2474 жыл бұрын
Probably the position switch sits on the selector shaft.
@mikegiles76954 жыл бұрын
What was your valves set at?
@christopherdube63592 жыл бұрын
Hey buddy! Where in Canada are you located?
@yvanimbeault74022 жыл бұрын
Solenoid
@terryspeirs46855 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, thanks Schneids! I live in NZ and have one of these King Quads - 1995. What year is yours? You mentioned a plastic restorer just after 19:00 in the video. Which product did you use, how does it work and how much does it cost? Did you have to colour it blue somehow or did you just use it in non-visible areas, or is it clear? If you know of a video which shows clearly how to remove the carb, I'd be interested, coz I think I need to clean mine. This one doesn't have enough detail: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j82Fi7mTu9O3oqs.html Thanks!
@Schneids155 жыл бұрын
Hey terry, it is a clear just wipe on. I used stuff called chemical guys vinyl plastic rubber restorer.
@terryspeirs46855 жыл бұрын
Thanks Schneids. So it's just a cosmetic surface fix, not something which would fix cracks right through the plastic, right? I have cracks right through.
@Schneids155 жыл бұрын
Yes just cosmetic and brings the colour back. I also have cracks they are very common on these.
@creigmacc6 жыл бұрын
How far has the quad gone?
@Schneids156 жыл бұрын
+CMac in terms of miles since rebuild or all together? 5500KM on it only about 100 since rebuild because i took it for its break in and oil change then she got bolted to the plow and stays to do the driveway for winter.
@creigmacc6 жыл бұрын
I was wondering since new, I'm looking at a 1994 with 2880 kms. Those Suzuki motors from that era are about tough as they come. Thanks for making the vid.
@willamhelena28803 жыл бұрын
Can you work on my quad
@Schneids153 жыл бұрын
Hey William. I will at some point but now i have no place to work on them anymore. Sorry