Got a question for folks who have been through it...

I'm going to be swapping motors out soon (or later...) and I'm wondering if there are any tricks or tips to make the process easier...

I plan to follow the manual, but are there things I should be looking out for...  Also, once the motor is installed and I put oil in - will it do any damage cranking it over to get the things started or is there another way...

Thanks.
(OR if someone wants to be REALLY helpful - walk me through the process and I'll use the manual to fill in the spaces and get specifics...)   :mrgreen:


Rolly

Nope, you got it.

Any idea what I'll need other than oil and a filter?
Guess I should wait until I've got the motor in hand, 'eh?



Rolly

The manual says to replace the lock-nuts that hold the removeable frame member on. I never have, just used medium grade Loctite, and I lived.

One of those $100 motorcycle lifts is invaluable for getting the engine to the right height, and to maneuver it around. You'd need at least one or two strong and patient friends without it.

Taking the left side cover off (and being careful not to knock the flywheel and starter gears into anything) makes manuvering the engine into place much easier.

Besides making sure the oil and filter are good, there isn't much else to check. If you are paranoid, you could crank the motor around by hand a few times...

A motorcycle lift?
I was thinking a car jack, some luck, and a bit of patience would work.

So a car jack is outta the question?
Think this is a weekend project or a week long project?


Rolly

A car jack would be fine.

I think I can swap engines in about 3 hours now, from tank on with broken engine, to running with the new one. The first time isn't going to go that smoothly....

The motorcycle lifts have a broad flat surface which makes manuevering things on it much easier than with a car jack - it eliminates most of the balancing factor.

BTW, those bike lifts make killer transmission jacks! I just dropped the tranny in my drag car and the bike lift worked better than the tranny jack.