Getting engine back in frame

If there's a problem with the head with the engine in place, for sure the engine stays in, the head comes off for the necessary work. It only makes sense as the Primary would need to come off to get the engine out for headwork. That would be a strange thing to do!
But the OP doesn't have that situation at all.
The engine is already out , primary dismantled. The engine needs to be put back in and all things around it reassembled.

After pulling the head in frame few times years ago, I found it to be a real treat to install the head with the engine on the bench. As far as installing the engine with head on, that was quite easy.

i used a KIser blade handle for leverage

worntorn said:

If there's a problem with the head with the engine in place, for sure the engine stays in, the head comes off for the necessary work. It only makes sense as the Primary would need to come off to get the engine out for headwork. That would be a strange thing to do!
But the OP doesn't have that situation at all.
The engine is already out , primary dismantled. The engine needs to be put back in and all things around it reassembled.

After pulling the head in frame few times years ago, I found it to be a real treat to install the head with the engine on the bench. As far as installing the engine with head on, that was quite easy.

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Yes I see what you mean
I too would not dream of disturbing a built primary
Neither would I remove a head from a re built engine
But if I'd built the engine I would always finish the top end off in the frame
I twist a rubber band between the push rods to hold them in the head
I fit the head,then when it's almost down I pull the rubber band out with a set of long nose pliers
Cheers

When i fitted my rebuilt engine to my 750, I set it up on the floor and strapped a steel bar in the right place behind the head, so when it was lifted up by holding the bar, it sat in perfect position to line up with the bike. I then placed cardboard over the frame and got my son to help me fit the engine roughly in place. I then using an overhead chain block held the engine up off the frame[ via the steel bar ] and sitting exactly where it would be when bolted up. I then fitted the bolts etc and the front mount. It was effortless really, apart from lifting the engine into the frame in the first place. I have pictures off this if anyone want me to email them to them. Unable to add pics on this forum.

Did the same using a block & tackle except made up a head bracket that bolted to the head steady mounts. Had a naked frame so it was easier - and yeah - front mount OFF.

Complete engine less base gasket weighed in at 85 pounds. Solo installation took less than an hour including rigging, with better than half of that spent thinking kind thoughts about the mother loving front isolastic mount. No profanity required. Getting the lump into the frame and rear cradle was the easy part.

Peavey Jeltz said:

Complete engine less base gasket weighed in at 85 pounds. Solo installation took less than an hour including rigging, with better than half of that spent thinking kind thoughts about the mother loving front isolastic mount. No profanity required. Getting the lump into the frame and rear cradle was the easy part.

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hi
I have not had cause to have the engine out of my commando, I hope it stays that way but I would imagine that with the frame protected I would straddle the bike and just lift it in. It’s many years since I have lifted my T160 engine. It must be way heavier. Not a job I enjoyed at all!
regards
al

11 minutes, 58 seconds of torture. So much easier to do as many others have done.



Best.

A post script: I realize that this method works best (only?) if you are not dealing with a an engine-ectomy in a motorcycle that is, for the most part, fully assembled...
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