We
ONLY require the Short Block for engine rebuilds. We do not need the oil
pan or pick-up tube unless we are installing a Banzai Racing Oil Pan Brace
kit.
There
is no need to build the cradle unless shipping the engine with the oil pan
brace left on. We recommend that all engines be placed on a pallet that has
been modified to protect the engine block. From our experience this procedure/setup
works well;
Prepared
for shipment
Ensure
that the engine is completely drained of fluids (coolant & oil)
prior to shipping.
Cradle
is not necessary unless we are installing an oil pan brace kit.
Using 2" x 4" wood, create a 'cradle' approximately 12"
x 14" inside dimensions (see pictures #1 & #2 below).
This will allow the Oil Pan lip to rest on the supports, protecting it
from being crushed during transit.
Place
a large (39 Gal.) heavy-duty garbage bag inside the cradle or
under the engine (Pictures #3, #4 & #5). This will capture any
remaining fluids during shipping and help protect the engine block.
Use
duct tape or masking tape to seal all engine openings to prevent any foreign
items from falling into the engine (pictures #6 & #7, #8).
Use
the garbage bag to cover entire engine (pictures #9 & #10).
If
possible, shrink-wrap engine for further protection (pictures # 11
& #12).
Use
tie straps to secure the engine to the pallet (pictures #13 & #14).
Attach
address labels securely to the engine and pallet to ensure that they do
not become detached.
Ensure
that you have two copies of the Bill of Lading (BOL) ready for the driver.
We
have negotiated discounted rates with several carriers throughout the US.
We are more than happy to provide a quote and schedule shipping to & from
our facility. If you want us to provide a shipping quote, please contact Sales
with the following information:
Zip
Code for pick up & delivery purposes.
Residential
or commercial pickup& delivery (NOTE: shipping to/from a commercial
address or terminal will be reduced significantly).
If
a Lift Gate is required; this will add approximately $75 to the shipping
charge each-way. We suggest that you do not request a lift gate, as two
people can easily handle the weight and this will substantially
reduce your shipping costs.
When
checking shipping quotes yourself, you will need the following information:
Zip
Code from your destination to our location: 46562 Commercial Address
Weight
of a short-block: 200 lb. (Pallet plus engine approximately 250 lb.)
Class: #85
Photographs
of prepping the engine for shipping
#1
Empty Pallet
#2
Empty Pallet
#3
Engine on Pallet
#4
Engine on Pallet
#5
Engine on Pallet
#6
Engine Sealed
#7
Engine Sealed
#8
Engine Sealed
#9
Engine Covered
#10
Engine Covered
#11
Shrink-Wrapped
#12
Shrink-Wrapped
Engine Block Ready for Shipping
#13
Secured to Pallet & Labeled
#14
Secured to Pallet & Labeled
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