550f1 engine removal

[shifter]

Hi Guy's , can anyone tell me , is it possible to remove a 550 engine from the frame without removing the sump , I understand  removing breather cover would be necessary, also is it easier to lift out from left or right

[shifter]

Many thanks odd job, I didn't really wanted to disturb sump, but it sounds I have to , eh  cheers,

[JustcallmeMrT]

I've had success removing the oil filter, breather cover and points cover, then  lay the engine on the right side on a nice soft surface (pillow) and lift the frame off of it.  Saves removing the sump, but not easy if the bike is fully assembled.

[matthewmosse]

I always just pull the oil filter and breather cover, but then I am not the sort to worry about the paint and genrally have wanted the engine swapped inside a weekend. Also I wouldn't want to risk scoring the sump gaskett face when juggling an engine in a fully built up bike with no helpers around.

[Nurse Julie]

I managed to remove the engine on my 550 with the sump still attached, I just removed the oil filter housing and breather cover and it came out on it's side no problem. Also, as I'm standing here looking at the sump, I wouldn't sit the engine on the floor without the sump on as there is a little oil tube thingy, that looks like that would hit the deck and snap off. I will say, I did have to have help to actually lift the engine from the floor once out of the frame 

[Norniron]

I managed to remove the engine on my 550 with the sump still attached, I just removed the oil filter housing and breather cover and it came out on it's side no problem. Also, as I'm standing here looking at the sump, I wouldn't sit the engine on the floor without the sump on as there is a little oil tube thingy, that looks like that would hit the deck and snap off. I will say, I did have to have help to actually lift the engine from the floor once out of the frame 

Hes useful for some things then julie 😉😉

[Nurse Julie]

  Yes Dave, humping engines around is definitely his speciality

[matthewmosse]

The engines sit nicely enough with the oil filter housing and sump in situ, and as my shed is a bit of a mess I normally stick the oil filter back on as soon as that bit is clear of the frame, but still supported, minimalising the chances for dirt or dust to get in. I have about 8 500/550 engines stood like this awaiting either work or installation. I also like a very basic engine stand I picked up in a job lot that allows me to test engines complete with exhaust without installing it.

[bomber]

Matthew, any chances to see a picture of that engine stand?

The engines sit nicely enough with the oil filter housing and sump in situ, and as my shed is a bit of a mess I normally stick the oil filter back on as soon as that bit is clear of the frame, but still supported, minimalising the chances for dirt or dust to get in. I have about 8 500/550 engines stood like this awaiting either work or installation. I also like a very basic engine stand I picked up in a job lot that allows me to test engines complete with exhaust without installing it.

[shifter]

Hi Guys, thanks for all your response and advice , yes it's out, managed  to keep sump on just removed top cover and oil filter, also a little wriggling, Happy Days.

[matthewmosse]

I will try to get away from kids long enough to dig it out if possible, fraid shed time is set to be very limmited til the little horrors ( kids) start school, and that is a very long 2 years away 

Matthew, any chances to see a picture of that engine stand?

The engines sit nicely enough with the oil filter housing and sump in situ, and as my shed is a bit of a mess I normally stick the oil filter back on as soon as that bit is clear of the frame, but still supported, minimalising the chances for dirt or dust to get in. I have about 8 500/550 engines stood like this awaiting either work or installation. I also like a very basic engine stand I picked up in a job lot that allows me to test engines complete with exhaust without installing it.