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Offline DonDDR

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550 engine removal tips?
« on: October 14, 2011, 03:11:10 PM »
Whats the normal procedure? Looks like it should come out of the right side with some twisting and such. Any help is much appreciated.
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Offline WarwickE36

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Re: 550 engine removal tips?
« Reply #1 on: October 14, 2011, 03:17:44 PM »
There is a thread on here the has pictures.  You can slide a jack handle under the intake manifold then place either end on a jack stand.  Now wrap ratchet straps over the handle, then underneath either side of the motor, i.e. the stator and ignition points cover.  now remove mounting bolts and all other particulars and slide it out.  Goes back in the same way.  Important to note, remove the oil filter cover, breather cover, and oil pan to make it easier.
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You made me think about it after I cheered knowing someone else would like to know what these control freaks are up to.
 Every time any owner strips whatever precious Honda part the horrified purists parts go up in value. That's not the part that bothers them.
 What bothers them is they sat up late at night, their breast full of wonder and estrogen, unable to sleep, dreaming about their lovely darling and all her glory... and next thing you know someone else doesn't share their emotional deluge and their reaction is they must spread their mind museum as far as they possibly can, taking over as much of the real world as possible.

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