CB160 - Timing Question

[LOUD MOUSE]

Did this engine run when ya got it?
Have ya done work with the valves/cam?
Yes ya can remove the valve caps then put the rotor to "T" and see if either side had both valves are adjusted to .004 and can be wiggled.
If ya find neither side has loose valves that ya can wiggle then either your valves are to tight or the cams are not timed to the crank with the chain correctly. .........lm

That's what I thought. So switching the wires around is a waste of time :)

Is there any way to check valve timing without dropping the engine?

[acurtiss]

It did not run no, but the valves do seem to be timed correctly, or close enough so that I can wiggle and adjust at T. I haven't had it apart or anything like that, I've just been going through the motions trying to get it to run first. It feels close right now, but I'm getting some backfire/mist from the carbs so something's still not right.

[LOUD MOUSE]

Do ya get a spark at either plug? .........lm

It did not run no, but the valves do seem to be timed correctly, or close enough so that I can wiggle and adjust at T. I haven't had it apart or anything like that, I've just been going through the motions trying to get it to run first. It feels close right now, but I'm getting some backfire/mist from the carbs so something's still not right.

[acurtiss]

Yes, there's a good strong spark at both plugs.

[LOUD MOUSE]

Do ya have any idea as to whether the cams are timed to the crank so the cylinders are capable of having compression with gas and firing?
Start from the beginning and set the points for the left side when the valves are able to wiggle and ya turn the rotor counter clockwise/to the left. .............lm

Yes, there's a good strong spark at both plugs.