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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

Engine on side on matress and lower bike on seems to be easiest
That's what i'll be doin' in winter..

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.

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.

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

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.

Alternatively got yourself a big hamacost.

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

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 not forgeting rags etc to protect the frame

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

Tempting andy init to cut a bit out make it easier wouldnt it

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