Transporting long block 1.8
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Transporting long block 1.8
So i bought a long block. Just need to pick it up now. I have my gf's honda odyssey van. Whats the best way of transporting this? Wood plank? I dont have any tool or resources since I dont live in LA. Get some straps from HF? How heavy is it?
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Get a rubbermaid tub and several 2x4 pieces about 8-10 inches long. you can arrange the wood in the tub under the motor so it will stand up on its own. I wouldn't trust it to stay that way without strapping in a moving vehicle but at least it'll keep the juices out of your interior and wont rip like a plastic bag.
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An actual solution that preserves the oil pan and helps contain fluids:
Get an old, relatively small tire. Set it on an old blanket or two on the plywood. Put another old blanket or two in the middle of the tire. Set the engine on the tire (it can be slid forward after). Ratchet it down. Travel. The tire acts to take a good amount of weight off the bottom of the pan and drain and distribute it about. Do not use a tire you actually care about.
BTW, engine hoists are like 100 bucks anywhere and do break down into manageable pieces. For engine like these any old POS will do. Get one.
An actual solution that preserves the oil pan and helps contain fluids:
Get an old, relatively small tire. Set it on an old blanket or two on the plywood. Put another old blanket or two in the middle of the tire. Set the engine on the tire (it can be slid forward after). Ratchet it down. Travel. The tire acts to take a good amount of weight off the bottom of the pan and drain and distribute it about. Do not use a tire you actually care about.
BTW, engine hoists are like 100 bucks anywhere and do break down into manageable pieces. For engine like these any old POS will do. Get one.
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An actual solution that preserves the oil pan and helps contain fluids:
Get an old, relatively small tire. Set it on an old blanket or two on the plywood. Put another old blanket or two in the middle of the tire. Set the engine on the tire (it can be slid forward after). Ratchet it down. Travel. The tire acts to take a good amount of weight off the bottom of the pan and drain and distribute it about. Do not use a tire you actually care about.
An actual solution that preserves the oil pan and helps contain fluids:
Get an old, relatively small tire. Set it on an old blanket or two on the plywood. Put another old blanket or two in the middle of the tire. Set the engine on the tire (it can be slid forward after). Ratchet it down. Travel. The tire acts to take a good amount of weight off the bottom of the pan and drain and distribute it about. Do not use a tire you actually care about.
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