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How to protect a restored short block for transport?
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09/20/18 07:21 PM
09/20/18 07:21 PM
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Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 1,563 Macomb, MI
vinnyd76
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pro stock
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OP
pro stock
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 1,563
Macomb, MI
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Looking for input on transporting new built short block. The new crank, pistons rods and cam are installed at this point. To avoid any contamination what steps should be taken?
The initial thought is to install a clean oil pan to protect crank before shipment. No heads, intake, water pump, timing cover, etc... will be present. Saran wrap the top of the motor before installing a large engine storage bag. A box steel engine cradle will be used, so engine does not roll during transport. As far as the vehicle, hopefully a minivan/Pacifica (assuming cherry picker can clear liftgate as opposed to a open truck bed.
Thoughts?
Thanks!
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Re: How to protect a restored short block for transport?
[Re: Porter67]
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09/21/18 03:00 AM
09/21/18 03:00 AM
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Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska
RapidRobert
Circle Track
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Circle Track
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Lincoln Nebraska
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x2 on the THICK garbage bags (specialty ones) 2 of em & it SECURELY fastened to the pallet assy.
live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth
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Re: How to protect a restored short block for transport?
[Re: dogdays]
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09/21/18 10:50 PM
09/21/18 10:50 PM
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 43,581 Round Lake Beach, Illinoisy
Rhinodart
Rhinotruck
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Rhinotruck
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Round Lake Beach, Illinoisy
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I have a couple of Mopar Performance plastic engine crates that were used for crate motors. They come with a stand to bolt the engine into, then fasten to the crate. I coat with oil then put plastic around it, then lots of dessicant bags and bolt the two halves together.
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