Mail Archive Search: <+subject:/^(?:^\s*(re|sv|fwd|fw)[\[\]\d]*[:>-]+\s*)*Transporting\s+an\s+engine\s+in\s+an\s+SUV\s*$/>

Results:

References: [ +subject:/^(?:^\s*(re|sv|fwd|fw)[\[\]\d]*[:>-]+\s*)*Transporting\s+an\s+engine\s+in\s+an\s+SUV\s*$/: 12 ]

Total 12 documents matching your query.

1. Transporting an engine in an SUV (score: 1): Author: "Patton Dickson" <kpdii@earthlink.net>; Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2003 10:11:03 -0500; I just found a complete (minus carbs) motor for my '67 that I want to buy to replace the 18V in my car right now. If I buy it, I am planning on driving my Isuzu Trooper over to get it (about a 5 hour; /html/mgs/2003-07/msg00510.html (8,312 bytes)
2. Re: Transporting an engine in an SUV (score: 1): Author: "Clancy" <clancy@idir.net>; Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2003 10:34:17 -0500; You will not be able to lift it on your own unless you are VERY strong. Better plan on having help. Also plan on some type of plastic painters sheet to put under it so it doesn't leak anything on yo; /html/mgs/2003-07/msg00514.html (8,121 bytes)
3. RE: Transporting an engine in an SUV (score: 1): Author: "Patton Dickson" <kpdii@earthlink.net>; Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2003 11:03:54 -0500; I was saying that I did have tie downs for once the motor was in. My concern is getting it in there :) Thanks for the tire idea, I really like that. I am trying to figure out if I can do it with a ra; /html/mgs/2003-07/msg00517.html (8,938 bytes)
4. Re: Transporting an engine in an SUV (score: 1): Author: "Clancy" <clancy@idir.net>; Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2003 10:57:00 -0500; And now I'm embarrassed. You did say you had tiedowns. I just read it /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive; /html/mgs/2003-07/msg00518.html (7,786 bytes)
5. RE: Transporting an engine in an SUV (score: 1): Author: "Larry" <list@marketvalue.net>; Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2003 10:09:21 -0600; A friend of mine uses this technique. He lets the air out of his tires, slides the engine (on an engine stand) into his Volvo station wagon and puts air back in the tires. It is a good idea to sit th; /html/mgs/2003-07/msg00519.html (8,413 bytes)
6. Re: Transporting an engine in an SUV (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2003 09:31:39 -0700; I think it is closer to 400 pounds complete (450 is the number that pops up). Better arrange some help. If the engine stand is high enough you might be able to push it right in the rear door, but you; /html/mgs/2003-07/msg00522.html (9,215 bytes)
7. Re:Transporting an engine in an SUV (score: 1): Author: WSpohn4@aol.com; Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2003 14:17:26 -0400; I once brought a complete Twincam engine home, carbs, exhaust manifolds and all, sitting beside me in my TR-3. Got some funny looks at stoplights, though. Lifted it out at the other end with a block; /html/mgs/2003-07/msg00540.html (8,264 bytes)
8. RE: Transporting an engine in an SUV (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2003 13:22:28 -0500; I've used a furniture dolly, the kind with 4 casters and a square wooden frame. The pan fits nicely in the dolly and it is fairly easy to wheel it around and maybe even roll it up ramps (with the ass; /html/mgs/2003-07/msg00541.html (9,413 bytes)
9. Re: Transporting an engine in an SUV (score: 1): Author: Rocky Frisco <rock@rocky-frisco.com>; Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2003 14:17:14 -0500; I would use sturdy chain, rather than plastic or cloth straps. It would be painful and embarrassing to have the unit come up and whack you in the back (and possibly fatal). -Rock http://www.rocky-fri; /html/mgs/2003-07/msg00547.html (8,912 bytes)
10. Re: Transporting an engine in an SUV (score: 1): Author: Barney Gaylord <barneymg@MGAguru.com>; Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2003 14:47:07 -0500; For a few dollars and a couple hours of tinkering you can build and engine carrier that allows two (reasonalbly strong) people to to move an MG engine my hand. It also does a marvelous job of support; /html/mgs/2003-07/msg00551.html (9,496 bytes)
11. RE: Transporting an engine in an SUV (score: 1): Author: EMPcoLWE@aol.com; Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2003 18:27:22 EDT; You may also cheat, and let the air out of your rear tires to make the loading area lower. Check that there is an air supply to refill them first though ;-) Also, some tool rental places rent portabl; /html/mgs/2003-07/msg00563.html (8,664 bytes)
12. Re: Transporting an engine in an SUV (score: 1): Author: MGTD1952@cs.com; Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2003 19:01:03 EDT; I moved a TD engine from ALbany NY to central NJ. I managed to lift that by myself, but I doubt one person could lift the B engine. I'd think you'd need two. As for tying down, I didn't, and it didn'; /html/mgs/2003-07/msg00568.html (8,494 bytes)

Current List: 1 - 12
Page: [1]