Husqvarna 435e timing issue

[Dino Mahaffey]

I have a 435e that's about 3 years old. The saw was working good all day. Went to start it again and it would fire but not run. Found the coil was misfiring. Replaced the coil and then noticed the timing was off. When the magnet just hits the coil the piston is in the up position. When the magnet makes full contact, the piston is at the bottom of the cylinder. I am wondering if the crank shaft has twisted. I hear Husqvarna uses 2 or 3 piece crank shafts. I am thinking maybe the pin used to hold the shafts together sheared off and allowed the shaft to twist. Has anyone had this problem before or have any answers that may help.

 

[Ozhoo]

Welcome to AS. More than likely the flywheel has spun on the crankshaft. That saw has the key cast into the flywheel. You'll need to remove the flywheel and check it's condition.