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Tom Endy · 07-19-2011, 03:18 PM

I am planning to ship a Model A engine block from Southern Califonia to Bend, OR to a Model A person who has a cottage industry babbitting engine blocks and rods. I need to build a wooden crate. Any advice on design plans would be appreciated. Photos would also be welcomed.

Tom Endy

Fred K-OR · 07-19-2011, 03:22 PM

If I remember, one of the Model A web sites had the blue prints on how to build one. If I can find it I will post. If not just look at some of the "standard" A web sites.

jkcrosson · 07-19-2011, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Endy

I am planning to ship a Model A engine block from Southern Califonia to Bend, OR to a Model A person who has a cottage industry babbitting engine blocks and rods. I need to build a wooden crate. Any advice on design plans would be appreciated. Photos would also be welcomed.

Tom Endy

Below is the pattern I used

http://www.antiqueenginerebuilding.com/CRATING.html

Russ/40 · 07-19-2011, 03:31 PM

Have you considered sending it to Arland in Ramona, Ca.? Lots closer

Fred K-OR · 07-19-2011, 07:18 PM

Tom,
Here is is site that ships engines. Don't know if this is of help.

http://www.engineshipping.com/html/page03.html

Another option.

http://www.endural.com/eng_case.php

cabrioletgalaxie · 07-19-2011, 10:11 PM

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I used the crate design from Antique Auto Engine Rebuilding and had not problem. Simple to make with scraps of plywood. I used dog chain inside to bolt it down in place with some foam pipe insulation. I fit the block with crank and cam shaft in place. The short block came back rebuilt in the same crate without problems.

pat in Santa Cruz · 07-20-2011, 12:08 AM

I have used Antique Engine Rebuilding's pattern. Shipped about 6 of them last year with no problems. Its an easy box to make too.

Russ B · 08-11-2011, 02:04 AM

Taylor Engine in Whittier might save you a bunch of $s
http://taylorengine.com/
They mostly are known for flathead and four banger motors, iirc. I think they pour babbits.

Mike V. Florida · 08-11-2011, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Fred K-OR

If I remember, one of the Model A web sites had the blue prints on how to build one. If I can find it I will post. If not just look at some of the "standard" A web sites.

Steve Watrous

http://www.stevewatrous.com/pdf/ford...ppingcrate.pdf

07-19-2011, 03:18 PM	#1
Tom Endy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,131	Engine block shipping I am planning to ship a Model A engine block from Southern Califonia to Bend, OR to a Model A person who has a cottage industry babbitting engine blocks and rods. I need to build a wooden crate. Any advice on design plans would be appreciated. Photos would also be welcomed. Tom Endy

07-19-2011, 03:22 PM	#2
Fred K-OR Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stayton, Oregon Posts: 3,806	Re: Engine block shipping If I remember, one of the Model A web sites had the blue prints on how to build one. If I can find it I will post. If not just look at some of the "standard" A web sites. __________________ Fred Kroon 1929 Std Coupe 1929 Huckster

07-19-2011, 03:31 PM	#4
Russ/40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santee, California Posts: 3,505	Re: Engine block shipping Have you considered sending it to Arland in Ramona, Ca.? Lots closer

07-19-2011, 07:18 PM	#5
Fred K-OR Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stayton, Oregon Posts: 3,806	Re: Engine block shipping Tom, Here is is site that ships engines. Don't know if this is of help. http://www.engineshipping.com/html/page03.html Another option. http://www.endural.com/eng_case.php __________________ Fred Kroon 1929 Std Coupe 1929 Huckster

07-19-2011, 10:11 PM	#6
cabrioletgalaxie Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Maine Posts: 377	Re: Engine block shipping Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I used the crate design from Antique Auto Engine Rebuilding and had not problem. Simple to make with scraps of plywood. I used dog chain inside to bolt it down in place with some foam pipe insulation. I fit the block with crank and cam shaft in place. The short block came back rebuilt in the same crate without problems.

07-20-2011, 12:08 AM	#7
pat in Santa Cruz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: santa cruz, calif Posts: 2,011	Re: Engine block shipping I have used Antique Engine Rebuilding's pattern. Shipped about 6 of them last year with no problems. Its an easy box to make too.

08-11-2011, 02:04 AM	#8
Russ B Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Millbrae, CA Posts: 504	Re: Engine block shipping Taylor Engine in Whittier might save you a bunch of $s http://taylorengine.com/ They mostly are known for flathead and four banger motors, iirc. I think they pour babbits.