the flywheel aligns with the woodruff key
for timing..that is what you meant lol
the key is only like 3- 4 bucks if you happen to lose or break it
so pull flywheel/dont lose the small metal key installed on crankshaft.
install new stator....OEM is recommended 4 wire for your year/if it is aftermarket it will be probably be 5 wires which is ok but most of the aftermarket stators will not work on a blaster/it will lead to it not starting...so get a oem or find one you want and let us know and we will tell you if it is a waste of money
That's what I thought someone told me that I had to get like a timing thing and everything had to match up spot on but this is the one I ordered http://m.ebay.com/itm/271489229687?_mwBanner=1