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SOHC.co.uk Forums => CB500/550 => Topic started by: shifter on October 21, 2015, 06:14:12 PM
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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
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Many thanks odd job, I didn't really wanted to disturb sump, but it sounds I have to , eh cheers,
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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.
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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.
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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 ;D ;D ;D ;D
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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 ;D ;D ;D ;D
Hes useful for some things then julie 😉😉
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;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Yes Dave, humping engines around is definitely his speciality
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.