Honda Rancher 350 Engine Teardown 

Lol thanks for watching I'm glad I could help

Thanks for watching. I'm working on the assembly video for the 350 rancher. I should have it uploaded in the very near future.

@@FourwheelerDoctorI just came across this! I have the same engine but it won’t shift gears( manual shift) what’s think is the problem?

@@billyhopkins2461 is it stuck in reverse or 5th?

@@FourwheelerDoctor it’s my father in law’s and I’m pretty sure its stuck in 5th. Electric shifter

@@billyhopkins2461 is it stuck in neutral, reverse, or fifth gear I can bet you this is a problem. It's a design flaw in the shifting mechanism but it can be fixed. The replacements you get from Honda are more beefy to prevent the new one from breaking again. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RSHfHRb7bAA.htmlsi=std231TrY6H5VKyo

Good deal I hope my videos help you out

@@FourwheelerDoctor got the 420 apart. I thought 3rd and 4th was stripped out dead. It didnt have 3rd or 4th and made horrible sounds.. but all i see wrong is a broken shift fork! The gears look fine.. time to order parts.. Ill make a video.

@@skinnybigstuff1040 I very seldom see transmission issues with these bikes. The shift fork is an easy fix. I hope my videos helped!

I have had really good luck with motion pro pullers like the one attached. www.ebay.com/itm/311447102403?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=j8o8yDjvSFi&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=UjblROdJR-a&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

I should have the reassembly video up by next weekend. I will make sure I show where the forks go for you.

@@FourwheelerDoctor video soon?

@@rileymoorehead8224 I'm working on it. I have had issues with another bike I was working on that has taken way more time than I planned. The 350 rebuild is next.

I almost wonder if it had the wrong rings put in it. And as you can imagine it was smoking like a freight train

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I. Pretty sure it's an outer seal

No it does not have a gasket. It uses gray RTV to seal the front cover

Yes there are two towels in there at the oil pump. Also make sure your oil filter is installed correctly with the hole facing outward. The OEM filters will not go in backwards but some aftermarket ones Will.

@@FourwheelerDoctor well i stripped it back down and both dowels were in place. i found the oil passage to the top end leads thru the top of the front center case. honda should have put a dowel there instead of relying on some case seal to hold the pressure. but the port leads to the front side crank bearing in the front cover its right beside one of the top case bolts. if you ever tear another one down on camera you should point that out, its an often overlooked part of the 350 engine. if it doesnt seal properly it doesnt allow oil to get to the top end or the outer crank bearing that supports the clutch. i was tempted to drill the cases for a dowel and oring in that port. also theres a little 8mm bolt on the valve cover that allows people to check for oil flow/pressure. i hooked up a fitting and got between 5-10psi psi in the valve cover at idle. i know ive been asked 100 times how to check the oil flow up top and thats the best spot i could find to check for pressure and flow. im sure you've dealt with this crap too as another atv mechanic so if i can pass on what i learned it should be on the most watched honda 350 engine rebuild series.

@@buildurtruckurway9118 I can't say I've ever had trouble with it sealing up on the front cover but that's interesting and thanks for the information. It does look like they would have put a dowel there too.

The part number is 12312-HC4-005

@@FourwheelerDoctor thank you so much

Try adjusting the change clutch. The would put more pressure on it and may help it return back. It may also be a weak return spring. Keep me posted on what you find.

@@FourwheelerDoctor had to replace the change clutch adjusment bolt but that was the problem , it was cranked all the way back , i went ahead and rebuilt the clutches while i was in there, Thanks for your input , I really appreciate it , cousin is happy too , I have never seen a machine so worn out , ball joints , tie rod ends were wired on ,wheel bearings , brakes and the list goes on an on even the cvs were toast

@@jasonhorton4798 glad you got it figured out and thanks for letting me know what it was in case I run into it again.

I'm uploading the 350 assembly video right now. If everything goes good it should be uploaded by the end of the day today.

I had some trouble uploading my assembly video for the 350 rancher. It's going right now and it's at about 60% so it should be up either late today or tomorrow

@@FourwheelerDoctor I appreciate it man. Your videos are a huge help.

@@zanebaker6769 it should be online at 10:00 this morning so get your popcorn ready lol.

You have to use gaskets on these bikes for clearance. Often times I do use RTV with these gaskets to help them seal up. The only place you can not use RTV on these bikes is the base gasket under the cylinder. If use RTV on it the pressure from the cylinder head will break the gasket.

Which gasket? I can send you a link

@@FourwheelerDoctor the one thats between the stator cover in block..the larger gasket .thanks

@@terrydover6968 there is rtv sealant on the mating surface of the back cover and the crankcase. It doesn't have a paper gasket. The stator to the back cover does. alnk.to/g37WAnK

@@FourwheelerDoctor sir you dont know how much I appreciate you and. Your video very helpful.you got me in the right direction. Thanks from alabama

For the flywheel

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Most of my OEM parts I order from mrcycles.com.

The top end can be replaced with the engine still in but it has to be removed for complete disassembly

@@FourwheelerDoctor what I'm asking is can I get to the timing chain front cover out without pulling the whole engine

@@FourwheelerDoctor mine just rear wheel drive so I don't have to worry about that being in the way of cover

Put a big two jaw puller on it and it will pop off. It's is not on with much pressure at all.

Where are you located?

@@FourwheelerDoctor On the Oregon coast, I bought a 2000 Honda Rancher(foot shift) for $50 and it has shifting issues.