Thread: moving engines ??????

Hi Mick
Small block and tackle to lift it up back your trailer under it lower into trailer.
Get a stuffed tyre to sit the motor in,31x10.5x15 or similar work good.It will hold the engine upright enough without damaging the sump.
Goodluck
Andrew

Thanks Andy, only problem is no block and tackle mounting points (roof wise) Good tip on the tyre though.

You could hire one of these:

Kennards have them.

Cheers
Simon

i have block and tackle if you need one, uncleho has a floor crane, he also has a trailer with big dint in bottom from my 2.25 diesel :P

Three lengths of 2" scaffolding pipe, drill a 16mm hole two inches from the end of each, and join them with a 1/2" bolt - the oversize holes will allow you to spread the legs sufficiently to get a box trailer under it. Length of pipe depends on how much overhead you have - I used to use 10ft. Now use a ute crane mounted on my tandem trailer.

Alternative - six feet of same pipe, plus four blokes, two on each end.

John

saw an engine crane for next to nix in an ad.....now where was it?

any mates have a little crane like a Hiab or palfinger, even tailgate loader....that's the easy option...straight on the back.

cheers
paul

I have used John's method and it works well. I have also used the stupid adrenaline method with a friend where you both lift to the point of no return and rely on the pain and adrenaline to finish before you injure yourself.