Engine fitting tips, is there an easier way?

AndyZ1R · #1 PostAuthor: **AndyZ1R** » Tue May 27, 2008 8:43 pm

Hello all,

It will soon be engine back in the frame time again, i`ve done it a few times before and it`s always a real struggle. Are there any top tips to make it easier? Usually it`s a case of 2 people struggling to hold the bloody thing (how feckin heavy!!), and lifting it in with lots of scraped knuckles and scraped frame. I was thinking of somehow using a trolley jack and blocks of wood etc, but if anyone has any advice it would be much appreciated!

Andy

z1bnackerkwacker · #2 PostAuthor: **z1bnackerkwacker** » Tue May 27, 2008 8:45 pm

Engine on side on matress and lower bike on seems to be easiest :wink:

That's what i'll be doin' in winter..

DogsbolloxofZ1B · #3 PostAuthor: **DogsbolloxofZ1B** » Tue May 27, 2008 9:34 pm

Strategically placed bit of 4"*2" to keep the engine off the ground and away you go with the frame over engine technique. Easy with 2 pairs of hands.

Dark Skies · #4 PostAuthor: **Dark Skies** » Tue May 27, 2008 9:54 pm

I also use strategically placed foam pipe insulation (plumbing section of B&Q) to cut down on those annoying scrapes and scratches to the frame.

RALPHARAMA · #5 PostAuthor: **RALPHARAMA** » Tue May 27, 2008 9:58 pm

My preference is to fit the engine into a rolling chassis. I always cover her tender little bits with rags. You really want two folk who know what they're doing, but I wouldn't put the head and barrels back on 'til the motor is back in the frame. Much easier that way. IMHO

Al · #6 PostAuthor: Al » Tue May 27, 2008 10:17 pm

Here's an idea half wit, let me put it in like i took it out and you can stand there barking orders and eating jaffa cakes like before. Job done.

AL
Quel mange tu les choux??? Pie meister.

Al · #7 PostAuthor: Al » Tue May 27, 2008 10:21 pm

Alternatively got yourself a big hamacost.

Before you ask they are about Ã‚Â£7.99 from B&Q

mikey · #8 PostAuthor: **mikey** » Tue May 27, 2008 10:27 pm

Al next time i want an engine put in you could do mine and ill happily
stand there and watch, eat jaffa cakes, and give orders, seriously i find it
easiest with the head off just gives you more room i find as long as the mate helping you dont lift it by the barrels :shock:

not forgeting rags etc to protect the frame

AndyZ1R · #9 PostAuthor: **AndyZ1R** » Tue May 27, 2008 10:39 pm

Thanks for the replies, Jaffa cakes and loud hailer it is then! Oh and a hack saw for the frame. :lol:

mikey · #10 PostAuthor: **mikey** » Tue May 27, 2008 10:43 pm

Tempting andy init to cut a bit out :lol:

make it easier wouldnt it

Ed Z1-R · #11 PostAuthor: **Ed Z1-R** » Tue May 27, 2008 11:24 pm

Its either hump a half built motor into the frame OR lower the chassis onto a full rebuilt motor :wink:

Engine fitting tips, is there an easier way?

Engine fitting tips, is there an easier way?

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