Engine Cradle/Crate for Transporting a V8

Burbling · Post by **Burbling** » Fri Mar 13, 2015 1:44 pm

I am lifting a Rover V8 out of a vehicle but then need to move it in a trailer back to my garage for a strip on an engine stand.

Ideally I'd like a crate cradle to drop it in to travel on the trailer, and wondered if anyone had any dimensions or a sketch of such a thing? I can make something up but would like to have it done before lifting the lump out if I can.

Thanks for any help!

Stu E · Post by **Stu E** » Fri Mar 13, 2015 3:38 pm

I have a cradle, that came with an engine I bought, if you are anywhere near Torbay, you're welcome to it.

Stu

ChrisJC · Post by **ChrisJC** » Fri Mar 13, 2015 5:01 pm

If you have any ratchet straps and some blocks of wood, you can just wedge it in place in the trailer.

Chris.

Burbling · Post by **Burbling** » Fri Mar 13, 2015 6:21 pm

Stu you're a couple of hours away from me but thanks for the offer.

Chris I think that's the plan as I can lift the engine out and get a trailer underneath, block and strap it for the short trip to the garage where I have a hoist to lift it and get it onto the stand proper. Didn't think about getting it straight onto the trailer, that'll work.

ChrisJC · Post by **ChrisJC** » Fri Mar 13, 2015 11:18 pm

I have always rested them on the sump, and stuck a block under the crank pulley. The engine will then sit level, so all you have to do is stop is moving........

Chris.

Blown v8 · Post by **Blown v8** » Sat Mar 14, 2015 8:09 am

I have the "sled"type that bolts in place of the engine mounts,
Your welcome to borrow it,(I'm in Kent)