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steam powered boxeye ?
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28-07-20, 09:27 AM
Mate getting the engine out on you're own is really not an option without major mucking about, possible damage, a lot of effort to say nothing of a lost finger or two :eek , unless you got a engine hoist? Use the hoist to lift/swing the engine out of the frame and then up onto a bench, even with a hoist it's a faff on your own without a the right hoist. The easiest way without a hoist is get someone to help lift the engine up and out
Later
28-07-20, 09:47 AM
morning GNASHER....yep,know what you mean mate...ive got a wire ratchet hoist and a large A frame that runs the width of the garage,with that and the trolley jack with a home made beam that will slide in where the carbs are close to the cylinder block/gearbox and strapped close to the engine so there is no/little slack, i`am hoping that will do the job...will mock something up and post a picture, will try lifting the replacement engine first to see if it works and to get the angle of lift correct...
also got one of those bike movers,like a skate board that the centre stand fits on so you can push the bike sideways...jack the engine up,push bike sideways,lower engine to floor...easy to type that :lol
One, is never going to be enough.....
28-07-20, 10:07 AM
just ordered a load of bits...
2 valve shims 4 spark plugs oil filter rotary wire brushes simoniz satin black tough engine paint will buy the oil locally... still not checked the compression tester and i need to work out how iam going to remove the engine without damaging anything,oh,and find a cheap rad so i can run the engine up to temp after i have swapped the shims... today however iam going to check the thou over as all being well i will be out tomorrow for the first real ride this year :thumbup
One, is never going to be enough.....
28-07-20, 10:34 AM
Run extension hoses from the bikes rad or go for waste water i.e. header tank constant fill and let the water flow out, bit like running up an outboard engine. The compression gauge, try a local bus garage or lorry shop they have compressed air testers for air brakes and they can usually test gauges.
Later
28-07-20, 11:18 AM
yeh,dont really want to buy a rad..waste water would be easiest ...good tip about the compression gauge :thumbup
One, is never going to be enough.....
28-07-20, 11:21 AM
foc....another ebayer who does not have stock of advertised items :wall
One, is never going to be enough.....
28-07-20, 07:12 PM
(28-07-20, 09:17 AM)red98 link Wrote: HARRY.....good to see you posting, still got your FAZER ? Yep, still got my Fazer, even if I could afford another bike, I really don't want another bike. Still love my fazer. She needs a replacement hugger at the mo, the old one has broken at the fixing points. Still keep looking out for a better/bargain rear shock. We must have a LOFO meet this year, even if just for a bacon butty and a cuppa somewhere.
Money doesn't buy happiness, but it buys beer, and that helps!
28-07-20, 07:56 PM
yep........need to wake up the "bunch from kent" :lol
One, is never going to be enough.....
 
29-07-20, 08:40 AM
(28-07-20, 09:02 PM)dazza link Wrote: [quote author=red98 link=topic=26316.msg318456#msg318456 date=1595962596] :z :z :z Loomies :z :z :z [/quote]Will be going past there this afternoon, and again on the way back this evening when the 272’s empty. :thumbup :thumbup :evil :evil :thumbup :thumbup
Whizz kid sitting pretty on his two wheeled stallion.
bit more tinkering with the trolley jack this morning...needs a bit more height but might work. iam not totally convinced yet though....
One, is never going to be enough.....
02-08-20, 07:55 PM
If I haven’t got something on whenever you decide to do the swap, I’ll whizz over and give you a hand. No point in struggling if you don’t have to.
Whizz kid sitting pretty on his two wheeled stallion.
03-08-20, 06:47 AM
thats a kind offer ROBBO, thank you :thumbup ....got a few bits now, shims,paint,plugs,gaskets and oil, next job will be fitting the 2 shims and re checking the valve clearances,then a de-grease and paint...
back at work today after a total of 10 weeks on furlough, not sure how things are going to go now but progress on the boxeye is going to slow...
One, is never going to be enough.....
03-08-20, 12:08 PM
I was refering to the white section to attached to the top of the jack. Whats it made from so that it held the weight of the engine.
07-08-20, 06:02 PM
mmmmm....very good SHARPIE :rolleyes :lol
hi DUDE...sorry for the slow reply, back at work now after 10 weeks on furlough, been a long week and no garage time :'( the white beam is box section steel of about 2mm wall thickness, i`ve cut some soft wood which is a snug fit and knocked it into the ends of the tube where they are stacked up in an attempt to stop the box section buckling/bending and bolted the whole lot together with some 12mm studding, height is not quite right but when it is i will weld the lot together,when its lifting the engine is within the foot print of the jack which is VERY heavy and no signs of tipping, i will also weld on a plate on the ends for extra strength and also to help hold the parts together...in the pictures you can see the engines not quite at the right angle so i need to find another way of strapping it to the beam, clicky straps might work but i dont have a lot room...will post some piccies when its finished...
One, is never going to be enough.....
more furlough,more time in the garage.....
got the two shims fitted and all clearances are now within spec :thumbup ....degreased the engine then used a small rotary wire brush in the drill to remove loose paint and key the surface. removed all engine covers and masked where needed,just needs a wipe down with panel wipe and i can get it painted...
One, is never going to be enough.....
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