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Hey there and good evening all.

Would anyone have made a shipping box for a 1930 Chev 194 engine block? Did you by any chance make a set of plans for the cargo box?

Just a thought that someone may have recorded what they created to ship an engine.

Thank you!

Gerry

Hello Geraldo,
Google: 'how to crate up an engine for shipping'. That should give you some ideas on how you might proceed. Bolting the mounting blocks to the crate's base is key to safety and security, then bolt the engine block to the mounting blocks. Drain all fluids from the engine before mounting and lay down a sheet of plastic tarp also before bolting down the engine, so you can wrap the entire engine to keep everything clean. You can choose to box (crate) the sides and top or go with heavy cardboard or wood and use banding. Your choice.

On the other hand, I bought an engine located 1000 miles from me and just had them place and strap it on a pallet. Obviously the carb, fuel pump, etc were packed separately, but it arrived safe and sound except for my checkbook. Its not as though the shipper will be throwing it around for the sake of ignoring the "fragile stickers".