Thread: Moving Engines

Originally Posted by gromit

I've acquired a few spare engines over the years, problem is that they get left beside the driveway and the cook complains.
The engine crane is no use on grass, it's bad enough on the gravel driveway. I've struggled with them on a sack barrow, I could trailer them down the back of the property but still have the problem of unloading.

Decided to build a frame that an engine could be lifted up in and rolled across the grass.

I had an electric quad bike someone gave us that I was scrapping so I used the wheels. Purchased some steel and fired up the welder. Added a scissor jack and with a length of Telstra rope it's in action.

The 2.25 is on it's way down the back followed by two 2.6's and a C240 Isuzu.


Colin

That is a very clever setup. You should go into production, I would buy one.

Originally Posted by grey_ghost

That is a very clever setup. You should go into production, I would buy one.

If only you knew how long from idea to final product.......
Measurements were 'rough' so I hope it will pick up the 2.6 motor !

I can already see changes I need to make so If I ever get round to making a Mk2 I'll let you know.

Colin

I’ve just wrestled with a TD5. That thing would have been perfect.

Originally Posted by gromit

I've acquired a few spare engines over the years, problem is that they get left beside the driveway and the cook complains.
The engine crane is no use on grass, it's bad enough on the gravel driveway. I've struggled with them on a sack barrow, I could trailer them down the back of the property but still have the problem of unloading.

Decided to build a frame that an engine could be lifted up in and rolled across the grass.

I had an electric quad bike someone gave us that I was scrapping so I used the wheels. Purchased some steel and fired up the welder. Added a scissor jack and with a length of Telstra rope it's in action.

The 2.25 is on it's way down the back followed by two 2.6's and a C240 Isuzu.


Colin

Good idea there Colin,
How do you turn corners??

That Telstra rope is good stuff, when I rolled the old 110 when I was about 25, I had an extension ladder (fibreglass) on the roof racks tied on with Telstra rope
Ladder snapped, roof collapsed, rope stretched a little but did not break

I buy a 400metre roll for $50, 600kg breaking strain, uv and mould resistant
Unlike those cheap tie downs you get from the big green shed or supercrap, you can see when it’s going to break on you.
I carry an old cable drum with a length rolled on in all my vehicles, when it needs replacing, just cut another length, braid or melt the end and I’m away

Originally Posted by Gav 110

Good idea there Colin,
How do you turn corners??

Corners? Did you see what he was towing it with??

Originally Posted by Tins

Corners? Did you see what he was towing it with??

Towing???
I thought this was a manual push/pull jobby

If it was being towed, by that great big hunk of green exquisitely looking piece of fine English machinery in the background, maybe some brakes are required as to not damage the said price of machinery on stopping of the load

It’s great to see it commissioned Colin, it’s a masterful design. I’ve got a similar problem (many engines and a large block with only gravel driveways and grass) - my solution to date has been to use a large fish box with a smooth curved front and back on the bottom the fits a 2.25 perfectly, so I’ve usually dumped the engines (or gearboxes) in that and pulled around by hand to where I want them - it’s no good for the back though! This should make life much easier for you in future. Cheers, Matt

Originally Posted by gromit

I've acquired a few spare engines over the years, problem is that they get left beside the driveway and the cook complains.
The engine crane is no use on grass, it's bad enough on the gravel driveway. I've struggled with them on a sack barrow, I could trailer them down the back of the property but still have the problem of unloading.

Decided to build a frame that an engine could be lifted up in and rolled across the grass.

I had an electric quad bike someone gave us that I was scrapping so I used the wheels. Purchased some steel and fired up the welder. Added a scissor jack and with a length of Telstra rope it's in action.

The 2.25 is on it's way down the back followed by two 2.6's and a C240 Isuzu.


Colin

Great idea. I could easily see that with a removable solid wood benchtop for a mobile workbench when not shifting motors for a dual purpose workshop accessory...