Shipping an engine

[Nick ALFANO <71amx@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jamie,

I have shipped a few engines all of which were new
rebuilds so I am not sure how they would react to a
used engine.  My suggestion would be to first call
around.  

Then, to ship it, get a wooden skid and build a cradle
on it that would allow the engine to sit on the pallet
without rocking around.  Then wrap the engine with
shrink wrap and secure it to the skid with either
metal bands or some other means that will not brake.  

You can get a get a spot quote from most trucking
companies.  I would ship from a dock closest to you to
a dock closest to the buyer.  This is the cheapest way
as long as you have a truck or other means to get it
there.  If you have to have it picked up or dropped
off at a location without a dock, it will cost
considerably more.  I have seen charges equal to or
more than the shipping cost itself to drop off or pick
up at a residence because they have to bring along a
hoist.  

I would make sure that there is no oil on or around
the engine otherwise they will see it as hazardous
material.

Good luck

Nick Alfano
Alfano Performance
Kenosha, WI.
262-308-1302

Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2005 01:20:53 -0500
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Subject: Shipping an engine
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It amazes me some of the things some people want
shipped.

I have a complete 350 out of a 1968 Jeep Wagoneer. Any
ideas on 
shipping this thing to Chicago from Spokane, WA?
Obviously I can't just slap a 
couple 37 cent stamps on it and drop it in the mail so
I assume there 
is going to be some substantial cost involved. Any
suggestions on who I 
would even use would be appreciated. Thanks.

Jamie Smith
Spokane, WA.