Moving a 200 ci engine

[65 Mustang]

Just purchased a 200 ci engine. The engine is in the back room of a person's house. It needs to be transported from the back of the house up a slight incline to the front of the house. My question is, what is a good item that can support the weight of the engine while we roll it this distance? We are going to use an engine hoist to lift it up. Due to the slight incline we can't push it on the hoist the whole way. Any ideas? Thanks.

 

[Invectivus]

if it's a straight shot, you could use a block and tackle hooked to your hitch.

 

[bubba22349]

I have moved engines around with a hand truck with big tires and a big wagon too. The hand truck is made kind of like this one

http://www.harborfreight.com/bigfoot-ha ... 97568.html

 

[chad]

a slight incline...support the weight of the engine while we roll it...are going to use an engine hoist to lift it up. Due to the slight incline we can't push it on the hoist the whole way...

even tho you've given alot of info I can't imagine the area, ur equip, etc.
Sounds like U have a hoist w/wheels. How far, how big a space (just the sz of the motor), is it a oak strip wood floor, cement, what's a slight incline in degrees/other description (i.e. like a handicap. ramp)?

I'd use rollers (pipes or wood - put the motor on a 'holder'. I use pallets that I've made a 2X4 stand for the motor on the pallet). Alternatively I've used the milk crate pallet (is angel iron square w/casters used @ stores for the m. crates) and "furniture dollies" . All these alternatives need the motor put on something so the pan is not ripped out. I like the rollers due to keeping the load low. U could reinforce the frnt of a plywood sheet w/a 2X4 or metal and put a whole thru it to attach some kind of winch to haul up the incline. 2X6 across a door frame @ other end? Just keep putting the rollers from the back to the frnt & U could get by with about 6?

 

[powerband]

... inclined plane and the wheel...

a furniture dolly with the engine carefully strapped down is my MO when the hoist don't fit.

habe Fun

 

[Explorer]

... inclined plane and the wheel...

a furniture dolly with the engine carefully strapped down is my MO when the hoist don't fit.

habe Fun

This or a handtruck with it strapped down and two young heathy guy's can move it about anywhere.

 

[65 Mustang]

Thanks for the info and ideas. Does anyone know about how much a 200 ci engine block and head weigh?

 

[bubba22349]

200 is about 350 to 425 depending on how complete IE from a long block too all accessories for installed running engine

 

[MPGmustang]

I'll be completely honest, two 25 yr old men can lift it with relative ease, add a 3rd and it will be cake walk.

I built a wooded 'box' that fits the sides of the oil pan snugly, then had the longer sides come out further, put the engine in the 'box' and lifted the wood. you won't believe how light it actually is.

 

[CoupeBoy]

On the 200 I bought on CraigsList me (almost 38) and a 30yr old guy lifted it out of the bed of a pickup (lowrider with tailgate welded in place) and into the back of my pickup with the tailgate down.

When I got it home me (still amost 38) and my neighbor (closer to 44) lifted it out of my pickup and onto a garden cart that I bought on Craigslist for $20.. we wheeled it up to the shop and then we unloaded it from the cart, worked great!

I'd definately recommend hand truck, heavy duty garden cart, or furniture dolly. Sometimes something as simple as a large chunk of carpet or cardboard under the engine will get you enough mobility.

-ron

 

[Explorer]

LOL! To me two, 40-45 year olds are young guy's. Got a son that old.

 

[parkwood60]

I suggest you use whatever got it where it is now. Unless the house was built arond the motor this problem has already been solved once, at least.

 

[chad]

Unless the house was built arond the motor

heck 4 a 45 y/o ford I6 rip the side wall out'n save that sucker, no house's worth it....

 

[bmbm40]

Contractor style wheelbarrow.

 

[chad]

yeah w/a hoist U can put it in/on anything w/wheels, just gotta B narrow enuff 4 the hall or whatever.

 

[thesameguy]

Furniture dolly works great - just did this!

http://www.sacsaabs.org/sacsaabs.org/misc/new200.JPG

 

[powerband]

Furniture dolly works great - just did this!
http://www.sacsaabs.org/sacsaabs.org/misc/new200.JPG

...strongly suggest to strap down also, kinda' topheavy easpecially on ramps 8)

Hav Fu

 

[65 Mustang]

Thanks for all the info. We ended up putting it on a 3 in 1 hand cart and pushed it up the incline. We then pushed it up a ramp into my SUV and strapped it down every which way. It's now sitting in my garage.

 

[chad]

Thanks for all the info. We ended up putting it on a 3 in 1 hand cart and pushed it up the incline. We then pushed it up a ramp into my SUV and strapped it down every which way. It's now sitting in my garage.

Kouwell, success. Now dat werent hard now was it, big wheels help heavy loads.
(ya'll fooled me, didn't think a 3in1 wuz strong enuff).