Re: Crating/Palletizing an engine
Posted by Bob J On 2023/10/7 14:17:50
I built a simple box out of 3/4" MDF the same dimensions as the base of the block and tall enough that the oil pump pick-up cleared the floor, making the one end at the rear wider for a bit more stabilizing. No fasteners to the block directly with the box, just set it on and ran a couple of straps up to bolt to the side studs on one side and engine mount boss on the other.
Made for quick and easy removal at the engine shop and then re-attachment for the trip back home.
The trip was about an hour each way over paved roads, added a stabilizer strap to keep everything firm during transport. No issues either trip. Stayed nice and quiet.
I lifted mine up and down with a shop hoist at both shop and home so I just left a chain bolted to the top of the block. It would also be fine to have cut-outs in the box or 2x4 pads on the bottom to allow tines of a fork lift access.
Bob J.
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Made for quick and easy removal at the engine shop and then re-attachment for the trip back home.
The trip was about an hour each way over paved roads, added a stabilizer strap to keep everything firm during transport. No issues either trip. Stayed nice and quiet.
I lifted mine up and down with a shop hoist at both shop and home so I just left a chain bolted to the top of the block. It would also be fine to have cut-outs in the box or 2x4 pads on the bottom to allow tines of a fork lift access.
Bob J.
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