engine change

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willmoir · #1 Post by **willmoir** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:42 pm

after being let down by two mechanics i am now left with a bike which i need to change the engine myself are there any pitfalls to watch out for during engine swap ?

Falcorob · #2 Post by **Falcorob** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:49 pm

Don't drop it on your toe.

(An adult will be along shortly

)

anzacinexile · #3 Post by **anzacinexile** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 8:51 pm

RTFM over a coffee, RTFM standing next to the bike and RTFM.

That should cover it.............

Viking · #4 Post by **Viking** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 12:17 am

As Anzac said - get the workshop manual and read the relevant parts. Then read them again.

If you get to a point where you're uncertain as to what to do, STOP! Have a look at the manual, have a look at where you are, and take it little step by little step.

If you're still uncertain, ask the experts here.

Use labelled zip-lock bags to keep all your nuts and bolts in. (Eg: "clutch cover bolts", "fairing screws", etc, etc.) This will stop you losing things.

Have a good supply of rags / degreaser / WD40 on hand. You'll need them at some stage.

Above all, take your time and don't rush things.

Falcopops · #5 Post by **Falcopops** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:28 am

all of the above and take pictures too

irich · #6 Post by **irich** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 4:40 am

Good quality tools.

Clean the bike and engine.

Spray your nuts with WD40 ooeer missus then have a cup of tea.

Follow the sequence in the manual

Never done a Falco but getting engines out is usually a pig and takes two or three people to clear the frame.

Willopotomas · #7 Post by **Willopotomas** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 5:25 pm

Are you anywhere near Coventry? May be able to help if you are.

fatboy · #8 Post by **fatboy** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 8:01 pm

As everyone else has said RTFM
Dont use excessivice force unless the good book says so
Photos, labels, seperate labelled bags brill idea
Try and put engine mounting bolts in the location they came from,may save confusion later
If it gets too much STOP and put the kettle on
Its only Meccano on a bigger scale and this is a fkin brilliant site so if you need to shout HELP your call will be heard by many

PS If you need to mark something in its position BEFORE it is removed ( mark on frame/ mark on bolt that holds it ) use Tippex or yuor Mrs nail varnish

blinkey501 · #9 Post by **blinkey501** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 8:09 pm

Having looked around the falco engine i don't think it looks that daunting.
A forum member told me to look at it this way...
Think of it has fitting the bike to the engine not vice versa

willmoir · #10 Post by **willmoir** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 8:38 pm

ok cheers having studied the manual and taken onboard the advice given i think i should be ok hopefully get bike home at wkend
i live near edzell in angus scotland approx 400 mile from coventry but thanks anyway Willopotomas

Aladinsaneuk · #11 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 9:20 pm

You got accommodation and a bar nearby?

Decent set of spanners?

That would be a well cool forum week end....

blinkey501 · #12 Post by **blinkey501** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 5:51 am

Aladinsaneuk wrote:You got accommodation and a bar nearby?

Decent set of spanners?

That would be a well cool forum week end....

Sounds like a plan

keithy · #13 Post by **keithy** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 7:30 am

willmoir wrote:ok cheers having studied the manual and taken onboard the advice given i think i should be ok hopefully get bike home at wkend
i live near edzell in angus scotland approx 400 mile from coventry but thanks anyway Willopotomas

Try arran auto centre in dundee, young pete does the bikes there good job at a fair price.
Cheers Keith

#14 Post by **Kwackerz** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 7:24 pm

We did one at trackside in.. minutes.

Isnt hard.

RTFM. Twice.

Oh and dont drop the engine. It's heavy and you have to wiggle it about.

Watch the header bolts dont shear off.

rear header bolts are a twat to get to.

cant remember much else other than that.

Aladinsaneuk · #15 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 7:50 pm

Professional advice from the Royal Corps of Engineers.....

Tims guide to tank maintenance is priceless....