Violet Elizabeth Posted May 9, 2003 Share Posted May 9, 2003 Can one "lift" an engine ? With two people ? Or do you need some sort of crane type thing ? If you leave an engine lying around for a bit (few months) does it damage it ? Was thinking of buying one for the pedal car, but now worry I won;t be able to get it home and if I do it might rust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not a Postman Pat Posted May 9, 2003 Share Posted May 9, 2003 I'm afraid I'm technically inept, so can't answer directly. However, I seem to remember seeing a post upstairs in the last few weeks whereby somone has bought themselves an engine crane, and is willing to rent it out to fellow blatchatters (£20 per week or month rings a bell?). I'll see if I can track it down. Pat and his not quite black and white cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not a Postman Pat Posted May 9, 2003 Share Posted May 9, 2003 Found it! See here Pat and his not quite black and white cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibster. Posted May 9, 2003 Share Posted May 9, 2003 Two people can easily lift a K Series engine off the floor, but if it's still installed in a car then you'd need an engine hoist. I'm just generally inept Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Elizabeth Posted May 9, 2003 Author Share Posted May 9, 2003 Thanks ... is a crane the only way to lift an engine ? Or if I bought one can I go round to their house, lift it into the back of the car, and bring it home ? Could myself, Mrs Nogger and a friendly neighbour then get it out of the car again ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooper nut Posted May 9, 2003 Share Posted May 9, 2003 I wouldnt recommend it, for a start you'd probable end up hurting your back but more importantly you could drop the engine! In theory if the engine is complete it shouldnt rust as the internal components are air tight and the outside is exposed to the weather anyway, hope that helps You're only suppose to blow the blo*dy doors off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibster. Posted May 9, 2003 Share Posted May 9, 2003 When engines are delivered from Caterham they are mounted in two little frames that acts as a set of handles and also keeps the sump off the floor. Caterham in theory ask for the frames back but most people just get to keep them so anyone in your area who built their own car (with the same engine) will have a pair lurking amongst the spiders at the back of their garage. When you take delivery of a kit you get to help the delivery man carry the engine into your garage, my K series really was surprisingly light. The chasis was the heavy bit. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted May 9, 2003 Share Posted May 9, 2003 a crane makes it MUCH easier as it lets you postion the engine nicely. leaving the engine out the car is fine - you may want to squirt a bit of oil in the spark plug holes if its being left for ages. HOOPY 500 kg (and soon) 200 bhp R706KGU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobananas Posted May 9, 2003 Share Posted May 9, 2003 You should be able to move a K' series around and in and out of car boots with just the pair of you (if you are a bit meaty) as it's an all alloy engine and quite light, don't try it with an iron engine unless you like the taste of your own scrotum ! Engine cranes are the best way to lower an engine gently into an engine bay or if you are handy with a welder an old childs swing frame strengthened and made wider with a small block and tackle also works well (thats what I use !) You should be fine leaving an engine for a while providing it is well sealed up and preferably indoors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boonie Hound Posted May 9, 2003 Share Posted May 9, 2003 NB - I knew you would have some words of wisdom - you forgot to mention the 'if there is a difficult few bolts to undo that you are not entirely sure will let the engine fall onto the floor get a poor sap who knows nothing about mechanics to get under the car and do it while two of you support the engine with a bit of old angle iron and rotted rope' - not that I'm bitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobananas Posted May 9, 2003 Share Posted May 9, 2003 I don't know what you were worried about. A-series engines including the gearbox would only have caused broken ribs, punctured lungs, possible spinal injuries and maybe a touch of internal bleeding should it have landed on you all of which would have been preferable to damaging the gearbox had it hit the floor ! (you're never going to let that one go are you !) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boonie Hound Posted May 9, 2003 Share Posted May 9, 2003 You wouldn't let it go if you had to type with just your elbows ❗ 😬 I'm wise to you now - I just check for the look of fear in your face when you ask me to do anything 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted May 9, 2003 Share Posted May 9, 2003 Noger - I can lift my engine and gearbox easily with two people (although it is a 919cc 'blade). I've got an engine hoist you can borrow - where abouts is you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Elizabeth Posted May 9, 2003 Author Share Posted May 9, 2003 OK, panic over chaps Thanks for the offers Having spoken to an Adult (roger) about this, it seems better to stick with my current engine (which I know is OK) rather than get something else unknown and upgrade that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenEvans Posted May 9, 2003 Share Posted May 9, 2003 Cor - that was a very grown up talkie bit from the Bikeshedders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Elizabeth Posted May 9, 2003 Author Share Posted May 9, 2003 I know 😬 Perhaps if I shout "knickers" loudly, it will blow any lingering adulthood away ? KNICKERS Ah, that seems to have done it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted May 10, 2003 Share Posted May 10, 2003 PANTS HOOPY 500 kg (and soon) 200 bhp R706KGU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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scooby dooby doo Posted May 10, 2003 Share Posted May 10, 2003 HOOPY 500 kg (and soon) 200 bhp R706KGU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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