karlak
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 posted on 15/2/10 at 08:36 AM |
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Transport an Engine safely?
I am going to pick up a 2.0 Pinto engine in a hired Van. Does anyone have any advice on the best way to secure and transport it. Is it safe to sit
it on the sump on a Pallet and then use ratchet straps and rope. Any side support required?
Also, my car is a F-plate and registered as an MK Indy. Would I need to do anything with the DVLA if the engine is changed ?
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 15/2/10 at 09:04 AM |
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Yeah just strap it down to the van floor or pallet. Stop it moving around. Just avoid tightening it up over anything that might break off.
You need to tell them the new engine size and engine number
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flibble
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| posted on 15/2/10 at 09:11 AM |
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rake a few bits of 2x1 wood to jam either side of the sump, bit more stable and will take a bit of the weight too
The engine change thing seems to be pot luck as to whether you need engineers reports/piccies etc :\
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MikeR
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| posted on 15/2/10 at 09:15 AM |
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I usually transport engines in the boot of the car. I've got an old tyre i put in the car and then put the engine on its side on that and
ratchet it down.
(nb - make sure the engine has no oil in it if you're going to do this)
I also put plastic sheets on the floor before the engine - if anything spills is far easier to clean up and throw plastic that anything else in a car
- although vans should make it far easier.
Once when transporting engines in a van i just ratcheted the things to the bulkhead assuming that if i braked hard i didn't want the engine
getting up momentum.
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Slater
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| posted on 15/2/10 at 09:24 AM |
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old tyre to rest the sump on and some ratchet straps.
Why do they call Port Harcourt "The Garden City"?...... Becauase they can't spell Stramash.
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Steve G
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| posted on 15/2/10 at 09:34 AM |
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As its a Pinto, you must be careful to not exceed the weight limit of the van used to carry it.
I think you should borrow this trailer instead.
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karlak
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| posted on 15/2/10 at 09:46 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve G
As its a Pinto, you must be careful to not exceed the weight limit of the van used to carry it.
I think you should borrow this trailer instead.
HAhahaha - Very Good 
MK Indy - 2litre Duratec - Omex 600 - Jenvey throttle bodies - ETB DigiDash2
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Dan.
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| posted on 15/2/10 at 10:16 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MikeR
I usually transport engines in the boot of the car. I've got an old tyre i put in the car and then put the engine on its side on that and
ratchet it down.
(nb - make sure the engine has no oil in it if you're going to do this)
I also put plastic sheets on the floor before the engine - if anything spills is far easier to clean up and throw plastic that anything else in a car
- although vans should make it far easier.
Once when transporting engines in a van i just ratcheted the things to the bulkhead assuming that if i braked hard i didn't want the engine
getting up momentum.
The man speaks the truth.... my 306 has a distinct oily aroma since I collected my engine... I asked the seller to empty it prior to collection..... I
assumed he did and didnt bother to check, how silly of me! New back seats being fitted when I find a set the right colour!
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UncleFista
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| posted on 15/2/10 at 10:24 AM |
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We just picked a 2l Zetec up last night. We used some nylon strapping and a fence post to lift it, some plastic sheeting to stand it on and a small
piece of wood to brace it.
I heartily recommend using a Citroen Xantia for the job, lowering the suspension makes it much easier to load/unload
The most important thing is the plastic sheeting 
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