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engine change
Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:42 pm
by willmoir
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 ?
Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:49 pm
by Falcorob
Don't drop it on your toe.
(An adult will be along shortly
)
Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 8:51 pm
by anzacinexile
RTFM over a coffee, RTFM standing next to the bike and RTFM.
That should cover it.............
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 12:17 am
by Viking
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.
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:28 am
by Falcopops
all of the above and take pictures too
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 4:40 am
by irich
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.
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 5:25 pm
by Willopotomas
Are you anywhere near Coventry? May be able to help if you are.
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 8:01 pm
by fatboy
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
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 8:09 pm
by blinkey501
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
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 8:38 pm
by willmoir
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
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 9:20 pm
by Aladinsaneuk
You got accommodation and a bar nearby?
Decent set of spanners?
That would be a well cool forum week end....
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 5:51 am
by blinkey501
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
Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 7:30 am
by keithy
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
Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 7:24 pm
by Kwackerz
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.
Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 7:50 pm
by Aladinsaneuk
Professional advice from the Royal Corps of Engineers.....
Tims guide to tank maintenance is priceless....