1968 engine

[whodat]

What is the best way to transport a engine? I dont have a engine stand. I was thinking of making a crate. I went and bought some wood. Any suggestions? I finally got it out. I don't think it's ever been out the car.

 

[robert campbell]

a sturdy pallet and some creative blocking. With a bit of cutting you can mimic the mounts in your car for the rubber motor mounts. A small stack of blocks under the very back of the pan. This allows for use of a fork lift to move it around.

How far are you going? Are you the transporter?

Rob

 

[dalorzo_f]

Be sure to keep load off the pan or it will get crunched....

 

[whodat]

Yes I am the transporter and I'm going about 60 miles.

 

[Mosesatm]

A used tire works well under the pan. Just the tire, not the wheel.

 

[robert campbell]

Do you have an engine hoist? Does the rebuilder have one? if you leave the exhaust manifolds on 4 healthy guys can lift it onto a truck tail gate.

I have seen the used tire work very well. Done it myself years ago. Couple of tie downs with the engine firmly to the front of the bed with a used tire to "smoosh" up against.

Remove the flywheel. Many a bent automatic flywheel is from transportation.

Rob

 

[66hcs-conv]

When we pulled the engine on our '66 I used an engine cradle. Got it from Amazon. The bolt holes took a little "messaging", but I got it to work.

We are not at home for a couple of weeks. But If you can wait & want to pay shipping, I will ship the cradle to you, and you can have it.

Dave

 

[whodat]

Thanks Dave for the offer , but I'll be bringing it Tuesday. I took the flywheel off with a shallow socket and cut my finger and a knuckle. That flywheel is sharp. Lesson learned.