Ok, don't laugh or How much does a short block weigh?
 

Ok guys, don't laugh. This is running through my head as a possible plan.

If I can get a collapsible engine hoist I think I could pull the engine
without my manager knowing the better. Then the question is to get the
block to the machinist. He is only a couple of miles away.

I was thinking of getting a pull by hand cart to stick it on and pull it out
of my complex covered up (like a wagon or something).

I would need a cart strong enough to carry the short block and would roll
freely over speed bumps etc.

Anyone can recommend a cart that might work?

Thanks,

Billo

Re: Ok, don't laugh or How much does a short block weigh?
 

"William Oliveri" <wuji@bigvalley.net> wrote in message
news:c27vie$1psfv1$1@ID-193866.news.uni-berlin.de...
> Ok guys, don't laugh. This is running through my head as a possible plan.
>
> If I can get a collapsible engine hoist I think I could pull the engine
> without my manager knowing the better. Then the question is to get the
> block to the machinist. He is only a couple of miles away.
>
> I was thinking of getting a pull by hand cart to stick it on and pull it
out
> of my complex covered up (like a wagon or something).
>
> I would need a cart strong enough to carry the short block and would roll
> freely over speed bumps etc.
>
> Anyone can recommend a cart that might work?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Billo
>
>

Try asking the machine shop if they will pick it up. Most of them have
trucks anyway and are glad to pick something up in order to get the work.
Slip the guy a $20 or a case of beer or something. Otherwise look for a
larger red wagon like most of us had as kids. They make larger ones than in
the old days, but buying a case of beer for the machine shop sounds cheaper
and easier to me.

Chris

Re: Ok, don't laugh or How much does a short block weigh?
 

"William Oliveri" <wuji@bigvalley.net> wrote in message
news:c27vie$1psfv1$1@ID-193866.news.uni-berlin.de...
> Ok guys, don't laugh. This is running through my head as a possible plan.
>
> If I can get a collapsible engine hoist I think I could pull the engine
> without my manager knowing the better. Then the question is to get the
> block to the machinist. He is only a couple of miles away.
>
> I was thinking of getting a pull by hand cart to stick it on and pull it
out
> of my complex covered up (like a wagon or something).
>
> I would need a cart strong enough to carry the short block and would roll
> freely over speed bumps etc.
>
> Anyone can recommend a cart that might work?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Billo
>
>

Try asking the machine shop if they will pick it up. Most of them have
trucks anyway and are glad to pick something up in order to get the work.
Slip the guy a $20 or a case of beer or something. Otherwise look for a
larger red wagon like most of us had as kids. They make larger ones than in
the old days, but buying a case of beer for the machine shop sounds cheaper
and easier to me.

Chris

Re: Ok, don't laugh or How much does a short block weigh?
 

"William Oliveri" <wuji@bigvalley.net> wrote in message
news:c27vie$1psfv1$1@ID-193866.news.uni-berlin.de...
> Ok guys, don't laugh. This is running through my head as a possible plan.
>
> If I can get a collapsible engine hoist I think I could pull the engine
> without my manager knowing the better. Then the question is to get the
> block to the machinist. He is only a couple of miles away.
>
> I was thinking of getting a pull by hand cart to stick it on and pull it
out
> of my complex covered up (like a wagon or something).
>
> I would need a cart strong enough to carry the short block and would roll
> freely over speed bumps etc.
>
> Anyone can recommend a cart that might work?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Billo
>
>

Try asking the machine shop if they will pick it up. Most of them have
trucks anyway and are glad to pick something up in order to get the work.
Slip the guy a $20 or a case of beer or something. Otherwise look for a
larger red wagon like most of us had as kids. They make larger ones than in
the old days, but buying a case of beer for the machine shop sounds cheaper
and easier to me.

Chris

Re: Ok, don't laugh or How much does a short block weigh?
 

I use a dolly, just one like the guys that deliver milk in crates to
stores use. Furniture movers use them too. The engine is top heavy so
I tie the top to the dolly. This is for the whole engine....

The short block is not that heavy at all. One person can pick it up and
walk with it. Well, a person in good shape.... Two people no problem.

The rental engine hoist comes apart and fits in the trunk or back seat
of cars and you can remove the engine, then tuck it into the back of a
Cherokee or other Wrangler and just drive it away. I use plywood to sit
them on and old tires to hold them in place.

The rental hoist also can be had for half days. One half out, and one
half in.

Just so you know, up here in Canada, Chrysler sells a 4.2 short block
'crate' engine for about $1200.00 CDN funds. The last time I checked
was in 2000 so prices should be still close.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

William Oliveri wrote:
>
> Ok guys, don't laugh. This is running through my head as a possible plan.
>
> If I can get a collapsible engine hoist I think I could pull the engine
> without my manager knowing the better. Then the question is to get the
> block to the machinist. He is only a couple of miles away.
>
> I was thinking of getting a pull by hand cart to stick it on and pull it out
> of my complex covered up (like a wagon or something).
>
> I would need a cart strong enough to carry the short block and would roll
> freely over speed bumps etc.
>
> Anyone can recommend a cart that might work?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Billo

Re: Ok, don't laugh or How much does a short block weigh?
 

I use a dolly, just one like the guys that deliver milk in crates to
stores use. Furniture movers use them too. The engine is top heavy so
I tie the top to the dolly. This is for the whole engine....

The short block is not that heavy at all. One person can pick it up and
walk with it. Well, a person in good shape.... Two people no problem.

The rental engine hoist comes apart and fits in the trunk or back seat
of cars and you can remove the engine, then tuck it into the back of a
Cherokee or other Wrangler and just drive it away. I use plywood to sit
them on and old tires to hold them in place.

The rental hoist also can be had for half days. One half out, and one
half in.

Just so you know, up here in Canada, Chrysler sells a 4.2 short block
'crate' engine for about $1200.00 CDN funds. The last time I checked
was in 2000 so prices should be still close.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

William Oliveri wrote:
>
> Ok guys, don't laugh. This is running through my head as a possible plan.
>
> If I can get a collapsible engine hoist I think I could pull the engine
> without my manager knowing the better. Then the question is to get the
> block to the machinist. He is only a couple of miles away.
>
> I was thinking of getting a pull by hand cart to stick it on and pull it out
> of my complex covered up (like a wagon or something).
>
> I would need a cart strong enough to carry the short block and would roll
> freely over speed bumps etc.
>
> Anyone can recommend a cart that might work?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Billo

Re: Ok, don't laugh or How much does a short block weigh?
 

I use a dolly, just one like the guys that deliver milk in crates to
stores use. Furniture movers use them too. The engine is top heavy so
I tie the top to the dolly. This is for the whole engine....

The short block is not that heavy at all. One person can pick it up and
walk with it. Well, a person in good shape.... Two people no problem.

The rental engine hoist comes apart and fits in the trunk or back seat
of cars and you can remove the engine, then tuck it into the back of a
Cherokee or other Wrangler and just drive it away. I use plywood to sit
them on and old tires to hold them in place.

The rental hoist also can be had for half days. One half out, and one
half in.

Just so you know, up here in Canada, Chrysler sells a 4.2 short block
'crate' engine for about $1200.00 CDN funds. The last time I checked
was in 2000 so prices should be still close.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

William Oliveri wrote:
>
> Ok guys, don't laugh. This is running through my head as a possible plan.
>
> If I can get a collapsible engine hoist I think I could pull the engine
> without my manager knowing the better. Then the question is to get the
> block to the machinist. He is only a couple of miles away.
>
> I was thinking of getting a pull by hand cart to stick it on and pull it out
> of my complex covered up (like a wagon or something).
>
> I would need a cart strong enough to carry the short block and would roll
> freely over speed bumps etc.
>
> Anyone can recommend a cart that might work?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Billo

Re: Ok, don't laugh or How much does a short block weigh?
 

c wrote:
>
> "William Oliveri" <wuji@bigvalley.net> wrote in message
> news:c27vie$1psfv1$1@ID-193866.news.uni-berlin.de...
> > Ok guys, don't laugh. This is running through my head as a possible plan.
> >
> > If I can get a collapsible engine hoist I think I could pull the engine
> > without my manager knowing the better. Then the question is to get the
> > block to the machinist. He is only a couple of miles away.
> >
> > I was thinking of getting a pull by hand cart to stick it on and pull it
> out
> > of my complex covered up (like a wagon or something).
> >
> > I would need a cart strong enough to carry the short block and would roll
> > freely over speed bumps etc.
> >
> > Anyone can recommend a cart that might work?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Billo
> >
> >
>
> Try asking the machine shop if they will pick it up. Most of them have
> trucks anyway and are glad to pick something up in order to get the work.
> Slip the guy a $20 or a case of beer or something. Otherwise look for a
> larger red wagon like most of us had as kids. They make larger ones than in
> the old days, but buying a case of beer for the machine shop sounds cheaper
> and easier to me.
>
> Chris

On that note, a case of beer to a tow truck guy can get his hoist to
remove and drop off an engine if you have it all ready to lift out when
he shows...

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Re: Ok, don't laugh or How much does a short block weigh?
 

c wrote:
>
> "William Oliveri" <wuji@bigvalley.net> wrote in message
> news:c27vie$1psfv1$1@ID-193866.news.uni-berlin.de...
> > Ok guys, don't laugh. This is running through my head as a possible plan.
> >
> > If I can get a collapsible engine hoist I think I could pull the engine
> > without my manager knowing the better. Then the question is to get the
> > block to the machinist. He is only a couple of miles away.
> >
> > I was thinking of getting a pull by hand cart to stick it on and pull it
> out
> > of my complex covered up (like a wagon or something).
> >
> > I would need a cart strong enough to carry the short block and would roll
> > freely over speed bumps etc.
> >
> > Anyone can recommend a cart that might work?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Billo
> >
> >
>
> Try asking the machine shop if they will pick it up. Most of them have
> trucks anyway and are glad to pick something up in order to get the work.
> Slip the guy a $20 or a case of beer or something. Otherwise look for a
> larger red wagon like most of us had as kids. They make larger ones than in
> the old days, but buying a case of beer for the machine shop sounds cheaper
> and easier to me.
>
> Chris

On that note, a case of beer to a tow truck guy can get his hoist to
remove and drop off an engine if you have it all ready to lift out when
he shows...

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Re: Ok, don't laugh or How much does a short block weigh?
 

c wrote:
>
> "William Oliveri" <wuji@bigvalley.net> wrote in message
> news:c27vie$1psfv1$1@ID-193866.news.uni-berlin.de...
> > Ok guys, don't laugh. This is running through my head as a possible plan.
> >
> > If I can get a collapsible engine hoist I think I could pull the engine
> > without my manager knowing the better. Then the question is to get the
> > block to the machinist. He is only a couple of miles away.
> >
> > I was thinking of getting a pull by hand cart to stick it on and pull it
> out
> > of my complex covered up (like a wagon or something).
> >
> > I would need a cart strong enough to carry the short block and would roll
> > freely over speed bumps etc.
> >
> > Anyone can recommend a cart that might work?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Billo
> >
> >
>
> Try asking the machine shop if they will pick it up. Most of them have
> trucks anyway and are glad to pick something up in order to get the work.
> Slip the guy a $20 or a case of beer or something. Otherwise look for a
> larger red wagon like most of us had as kids. They make larger ones than in
> the old days, but buying a case of beer for the machine shop sounds cheaper
> and easier to me.
>
> Chris

On that note, a case of beer to a tow truck guy can get his hoist to
remove and drop off an engine if you have it all ready to lift out when
he shows...

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's