Putting the egine back in the frame..
Putting the egine back in the frame..
We mounted the engine last night. It was a wrestling match to get in. I kept thinking there are many beautifly restored bikes out there, and there has to be an easier way to get this in the frame without banging things around! So whats the secret for next time? What is the easy way to get the engine in and out of the frame without scraping or scratching things up?
Leave the primary and timing covers off until the mounting bolts are in.With the lower rear bolt in place the engine can be swung up into place.Or use a hoist of some sort to lower the frame on over the engine just like in the service manual.Everybody has a cherry picker in the corner of the garage right?
Engine in frame
Yep, can't agree more there. Leave all the side covers off both sides, makes it so much easier. Invite 2 mates around and use their help, then crack open a stubbie or two after its bolted in, problem solved!!!
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engine and frame
I`ve tried `em all and in my humble opinion, take the frame to the engine. I had nothing but heart ache trying to make the motor fit into the frame.
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Re: engine and frame
yep this is what I have always done. But, any time an engine was out and going back in, the rest of the bike was disassembled and restored so dropping the frame onto the engine with a buddy seemed the logical choice for me. Doesn;t matter the brand of bike either............Lumpy wrote:I`ve tried `em all and in my humble opinion, take the frame to the engine. I had nothing but heart ache trying to make the motor fit into the frame.
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