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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
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.
Matthew, any chances to see a picture of that engine stand?Quote from: matthewmosse on October 22, 2015, 08:38:55 PMThe 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.