How to transport an engine?

joea · #1 (**permalink**) 10-30-2003, 11:35 PM

Any recommendation on how to transport an engine in a pickup...I will need to bring mine to the engine dyno. I know they make cradle stands but I have not found any for a Ford Big Block.

KobraKarl · #2 (**permalink**) 10-30-2003, 11:39 PM

Joe ,

fire wood , sandbags, and lots of rope....

Turk · #3 (**permalink**) 10-31-2003, 12:11 AM

Ship it to George Anderson and have him crate it for you.

TURK

joea · #4 (**permalink**) 10-31-2003, 03:14 AM

I'm going to put a seat and a Toploader on my engine stand and drive it there

Anyone want to race?

jopper · #5 (**permalink**) 10-31-2003, 05:08 AM

When I had to bring mine home from the engine builder I got an old tire and set the oil pan in it. Then I stabilized the top of the engine with tie down straps off all four corners to the pickup bed.

auto10x · #6 (**permalink**) 10-31-2003, 05:28 AM

Tires and straps, cheap and effective.
auto10x
Bill

trularin · #7 (**permalink**) 10-31-2003, 06:22 AM

There is a BBF cradle on Ebay right now.

Do a search for cradle.

Just a thought

bmalone · #8 (**permalink**) 10-31-2003, 07:53 AM

Hey Joe, I might be interested in using the cradle too. If you buy the one on E-Bay, let me know. Will gladly help pay for it.

ToyCollector · #9 (**permalink**) 10-31-2003, 08:34 AM

Joe, I bolted some stands to mine and strapped it down. Here is a pic.

ToyCollector · #10 (**permalink**) 10-31-2003, 08:35 AM

Same stands as these on the engine run in stand.

Mike Bartlett · #11 (**permalink**) 10-31-2003, 11:34 AM

Joea,
I brought my engine for dyno in my pickup a month or so ago. I used 2x6 on end and kinda made a square box. Set the motor inside my Aviad pan had about a 1" clearance from the bottom. I used two 1x2 about 12" long one at the front of the motor the other at the rear. I drilled a 3/8 hole in one end and attached it to the motor the other end of the 1x2 I screwed to the 2x6. I Drove it this way about 300 miles to LA. No problems. I also screwed the entire setup onto a 4x8' piece of plywood in my truck. I strapped it down also to keep the motor/cradle from sliding. I can give more detail if you would like.
Mike

joea · #12 (**permalink**) 10-31-2003, 04:31 PM

Thanks for the great ideas! I'll check out the cradle on eBay as well