CL350 Engine Install - Need help with best procedure.

[WNTITAL]

I know there has been some postings on this before but the search function hasn't really provided any help.

So my question is, does everyone agree that the motor should be laid on it's side and then the frame placed over it?

If so, what side is the best to lay it on?

I just got the frame back from the PC and the engine is done and ready to install. I don't want to F it up so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. If you have a link to someone who has already done it even better.

 

[Sonreir]

That's the process I used with my 360. I imagine that the 350 would be very similar.

Lay the engine on its right side. Put it on a blanket or some cardboard or something like that in order to prevent scratches. If you can get a buddy to help with the frame, do so. It's a lot easier to fit the frame onto the engine by lifting it straight down rather than leaning it over.

 

[WNTITAL]

When you did yours, did you have a hard time getting the frame to slide down over the motor, due to the difference in the bottom of the frame? Meaning, one side is lower/higher then the other.

 

[foundation982]

Cover the frame in some thin insulating foam to prevent scratches and I would try the motor laying down. I put the motor in the frame, not the frame on the motor and since frame is light it moves all over the place while trying to insert the engine Its a pure pain in the ass, that's how I did it and scratched the hell out of my frame. I haven't done the frame around the engine but in theory it sounds way better trying to Lift a 20lb frame around a 100lb motor instead of trying to place a 100lb motor in a 20lb frame

 

[Sonreir]

When you did yours, did you have a hard time getting the frame to slide down over the motor, due to the difference in the bottom of the frame? Meaning, one side is lower/higher then the other.

Yes. That's why I recommend getting a friend so that you're able to lift the entire frame rather than lean it.

 

[WNTITAL]

Yes. That's why I recommend getting a friend so that you're able to lift the entire frame rather than lean it.

I see what you mean. I was a little confused on the "lean" part. Thanks again.

Cover the frame in some thin insulating foam to prevent scratches and I would try the motor laying down. I put the motor in the frame, not the frame on the motor and since frame is light it moves all over the place while trying to insert the engine Its a pure pain in the ass, that's how I did it and scratched the hell out of my frame. I haven't done the frame around the engine but in theory it sounds way better trying to Lift a 20lb frame around a 100lb motor instead of trying to place a 100lb motor in a 20lb frame

Thanks for info. I have seen others use the insulation foam around their frames before so I will be utalizing that method as well.