Removing cylinder head on ACE B+

[mchris65]

Is it possible to remove the head and cylinder without taking the engine out of the frame? Or removing the gas tank? Just need to get the cylinder bored and honed for a new piston kit and want the easiest way.

Thanks,

Mick

[thrownchain]

Motor has to come out, you may get the head off, but not the cylinder.

[thrownchain]

You have to drop the exhaust and carb anyway, after that, drop the chain, unplug the wires and pull 3 bolts and out it comes.

[mchris65]

Thanks guys!! Guess the engine comes out. Now just pray the head nuts come off without the studs (been there done that).


Thanks again,

Mick

[Al Harpster]

I believe I have removed the cylinder on my B+ without removing the bottom end.

It's a bit tight. I left the tank on.

That's my recollection. Give it a try.

[viclioce]

You may as well pull the tank. It’s just 3 bolts. You must disconnect the carb fuel line & pull the carb off the cylinder anyway. With the tank off you’ll have more room. Victor

[Joe Ormonde]

The biggest bummer is when you slide the Cylinder up and all the sand and grit in between the Cylinder and the 4 studs drops inside the Engine. Joe.

[matt glascock]

Good point Joe. Always give the bike a THOROUGH cleaning before starting any work.

[viclioce]

Amen to that, Matt! Victor