Ferret engine removal

[MiketheBike]

I have got hold of a reconditioned B60, still on the packing case mountings at what I think was an absolute steal (the guy had it advertised as a diesel tank engine), so I'm going to replace my engine, then recondition the old unit and keep it as a spare :-) My wife is really very happy for me :whistle:

 

I have read through the Field Repair manual and it appears I would remove the engine including the radiator, fan assembly, oil tank, gearbox and transfer box as one unit?

Are the manuals usually pretty good, or are there any short-cuts or better ways to remove/replace the engine?

 

Cheers

 

Mick

[andyroo]

Hahahahahaha :roll: all one unit!!!!!!! Been there tried it, it doesn?t work.

 

First remove back plate and radiator.

Empty fuel tank, disconnect pull forward toward driver compartment as far as it will go.

Better if you can remove it completely.

Next, unbolt engine from gearbox. Sort out your engine removal/lifting equipment.

Unbolt the plate that holds the front of the engine and oil take together.

Attach lifting equipment, lift and remove. A days work taking it steady.

 

A few photos for you from when I did mine in 2002.

 

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[MiketheBike]

Thanks Andy. It did sound a pain in the @rse removing the shafts etc from the transfer box and taking the gear and transfer boxes out when all I want is to remove the engine.

The pics help, I can get my head around what it looks like out of the vehicle.

 

Thats a nice shiny fan you have there :-)

 

Mick

[Tony B]

Apply logic mark One- borrow an garage, steal an engine , and get someone else to fit it. :tongue: