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Tips on pulling an engine.

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by moshumi13, Feb 7, 2012.

  1. moshumi13

    moshumi13 Member

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    Hello,
    If anyone out there can give me tips on pulling an engine, it would be much appreciated. Consider it a one man operation. I know what they say in the chilton/haynes, but wondering if anyone out there has some tips, or knowledge on a swift pull. All info appreciated.

    Thanks

    PS-Got a FJ600 that I am rebuilding to MAYBE put front end, rear end and engine into my XJ550. Restoring it mechanically on itself, so I still have my bike to run. Will put parts on XJ550 when the parts I want are straight. Thinking of making it a rat bike in the back of my head, but it needs a lot on the outside. Was in a warehouse and was tipped at least twice. Once for each side. So, mirrors and everything on the sides need replacing, but got it for $300, so not complaining. Rebuilding the carbs now. They were nasty. Had to use brute force on some parts, so sitting for a while. Luckily, got away with just needing bowl gaskets and one needle valve.
     
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    The reason I bought it was to put the parts on my XJ550, but I'm kinda starting to get attached to it and I'd hate to waste the rest of the bike. Have clear title and all. I'm big into re-using, and if I can bring it back to life as is, it would hurt to then kill it through amputation.
     
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    MiGhost Well-Known Member

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    The easiest way to dump the motor (Literally) is to make sure you have all the removable parts off (Carbs, Starter, Generator, Exhaust, Oil filter, Right side oil pump cover, U-joint bolts ETC...).

    Get some old rugs, or blankets the lay the bike on the right side. once the mounting bolts are removed. You can lift the frame off the engine dumping the engine on the ground.

    Ghost
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Fortunately for me I have long arms and legs. I just straddle the frame, grab both sides of the engine and lift it up enough to scootch it out the side.

    But otherwise, yeah.....pretty easy to just tip it over on it's side and lift the frame of, too.

    dave f
     
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    Also, if you can support the engine to where it is parallel to the frame (like when it's sitting upright) made it easier for me...

    skillet
     
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    Oh, ok. Great tips! Thanks!
     
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