Splitting the engine and Tip box question
03-14-2011, 03:02 AM
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Splitting the engine and Tip box question
Hi There
I have my engine and Tip box out, and having done that without too much drama am a bit stuck on what should be an easy bit.
Some of the allen headed bolts that secure the gearbox to the engine face towards the engine and there is very little clearance. I cannot even get close to getting a 1/4 inch drive in there. The only alternative is an allen key with some sort of handle attached for leverage. I do not particularly trust allen keys because they twist easily.
What do people use to get these out? Also, how many people does it take to safely lift one of these engines onto a stand, or is there no safe way to do this without a lift?
Many thanks
Berni
I have my engine and Tip box out, and having done that without too much drama am a bit stuck on what should be an easy bit.
Some of the allen headed bolts that secure the gearbox to the engine face towards the engine and there is very little clearance. I cannot even get close to getting a 1/4 inch drive in there. The only alternative is an allen key with some sort of handle attached for leverage. I do not particularly trust allen keys because they twist easily.
What do people use to get these out? Also, how many people does it take to safely lift one of these engines onto a stand, or is there no safe way to do this without a lift?
Many thanks
Berni
