In a message dated 4/25/2006 5:36:17 PM Central Standard Time,
lee.k.janssen@lmco.com writes:
> Any suggestions on the best method of shipping a TR4-6 transmission?
>
Take a tip from Henry Ford and construct a wooden box where the top and
bottom can be used as floor boards in your car.
Seriously, the first thing to do is to remove the shift lever. This will
make the unit less tall and protect the lever from breakage.
The best way is to construct a wooden crate with internal mounting features
for attaching the transmission at the bell housing and rear mount. Construct
it so that minor intrusions will not contact the transmission.
An alternative method is to get a cardboard box and foam it in place. DON'T
FORGET TO WRAP THE TRANSMISSION WITH PLASTIC BEFORE FOAMING! The aerosol foam
insulation available at the hardware store will work fine but take car so as
not to use too much. Also, foam in halves.
Here's how I would do it:
1) Spray a layer of foam in the bottom of the box sufficient to space the
transmission from the bottom of the box (depends on how much bigger the box is
compared to the transmission). Let cure.
2) Wrap the transmission loosely in plastic film (a trashbag will be fine but
cut it open so that it is a flat sheet). Set the transmission on the foamed
bottom and spray in some more foam on either side to fill up half way and let
cure.
3) Open the plastic wrap and dress it along the parting line (fill line to
this point). Dress another piece of plastic sheet across the top of the
transmission, parting line and up the sides of the box. Foam the remaining
space and
fold the sheet across the top and close the box temporarily until the foam
cures. This will make a removable foam insert to protect the transmission
fromt
he top. This shipping carton is now reusable.
The foam is easily carvable and a recess can be made for the loose shift
lever. And a bottle of whisky.
Dave
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