block transport

[Glenwood]

just wondering how you guys transport your engines to the shop and back. I have to bring a block over to the local shop and I'm thinking I have to build a base out of 2x6 etc. show me some pics for inspiration pleeeease Two cups of coffee hasn't got my imagination going yet!

 

[threewood]

Made from scrap wood, used oil pan as template. Eyelets mounted on all 4 corners to keep the engine from shifting on the cradle and to keep the cradle from sliding around it was secured to factory D ring mounts in my Pathfinder.

Everything was ratchet strapped down.

 

[terzmo]

bare block ?? entire engine? if it has the pan on...a simple 2 x 6 cradle that goes around the pan is simple and easy...if block only....that is obvious

 

[threewood]

Or the simple way is to lay the engine on an old tire

 

[Dako]

Doesn't matter...bare block or assembled motor...lay down two layers of cardboard and tie the block in place. If it's assembled, lay it on one side. It will transport fine. Tying it down simply holds it should you have an emergency stop/ evasive action to make.

 

[khryslerkid]

I like Threewood's! Bare block, just use cardboard or an old tire. Tie down so it doesn't move.

I made this one so I could work it on the bench...(Fram is for paint and protection only!)

 

[69clone]

I like using a wooden pallet with the center cut out (for the oil pan). Strap the engine down it won't move.

 

[SlinktRR]

14" radial tire in a truck bed without rim fits a big block oil pan nicely. Strap down and drive away.

 

[Cornpatch MO]

Or the simple way is to lay the engine on an old tire

Ditto........................MO

 

[aldal]

I use to lift the block (454 chevy and later my 440) into the trunk and lay it on a tire....oh to be young and strong again. :icon_cry:

 

[Darter6]

I'm with ya there.Last 8 3/4 change had to get the neighbor kid to help me lift it into place.

I too made a wood one like khryslekid.

 

[69clone]

Here's how we did it in the old mini van! It actually worked perfect with the seats out ran the straps through the anchors. Lol

 

[HEMI-ITIS]

Depends on what your using for transport.This was on the way back from the dyno>>>>>>>>

 

[mopar 3 B]

Depends on what your using for transport.This was on the way back from the dyno>>>>>>>>

I have had a stand break doing it that way. Will never transport in a stand again.

 

[HEMI-ITIS]

I have had a stand break doing it that way. Will never transport in a stand again.

Need an old HD one that was made in the USA. Bet there's over 900 lbs on that stand,,,,as it stands:eusa_whistle:

 

[mopar 3 B]

Need an old HD one that was made in the USA. Bet there's over 900 lbs on that stand,,,,as it stands:eusa_whistle:

Stand was purchased before I knew HD existed had a 750 lb. rating. Was bounced across RR tracks in a stock trailer with a 383 long block on it. Tore the riser from the base at the weld.

 

[Glenwood]

great ideas guys, thanks!

Transport by stand looks scary. I don't trust three wheel stands since tipping one over with a full 440 on it. I was able to rotate it back onto it's wheels with a surge of adrenaline! That was 30+ years ago. I'm dreading the 8-3/4 rearend change coming in a few months...my back isn't what it used to be.

I ended up taking the 413 in an empty rim in the back of my ram which worked out fine. I'm more concerned about bringing it back. I like the tire idea but don't have one, so i'll probably build a crate.

On another note, the shop (ForHemisOnly) was pretty cool. Must have been a dozen or more Hemi's in various stages of completion. A couple of them ready for shipping to Australia and another being built to produce upwards of 1500hp. I think Tim said it was close to 990 cu-in!

I wanted to mention something I found interesting. I've been reading about 413 truck blocks and speculation about how much they can be bored. Tim did sonic tests on all cylinders of this stock bore 1973 413 and was surprised how thick the walls are. He thinks that this block could in fact be bored out to a stock 440 bore but it's a lot of machine work and probably not a good idea.
This is without a full assessment of any rust deterioration inside the water jackets though, but I thought it was pretty cool. We're thinking we could safely go to a stock 426 bore. We'll see after it's cleaned up and checked more thoroughly.

 

[SlinktRR]

I ended up taking the 413 in an empty rim in the back of my ram which worked out fine. I'm more concerned about bringing it back. I like the tire idea but don't have one, so i'll probably build a crate.

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Any tire or service shop will have stacks of tires waiting for recycling. The best thing about tires for transport is strength coupled with malleability. You can strap the engine down hard with ratchet tie downs and there is no chance of it failing.