drum to drum tranny and engine storage rack

[craigs]

I have a spare drum to drum set up and a spare engine that I would like to take along with me in the trailer next year. They are separate. I am sure someone has built cradles to hold their spares. I am looking for something not on wheels. Anyone have plans that I can copy?

Shoot while we are at it, anyone have plans for the battery powered lifts that lift the whole car from underneath? I know SR sells a new one and have seen used ones for sale, but shipping would kill any "deal".

I will never be in the business of making and selling, just want to fabricate these three things to make my life easier.

Thanks,

Craig

[dric53]

Craig,

Will bring sketches of lift to NHMS, can probably figure something out for your trailer as well.

Dennis

[fvracer27]

craig

I'm going to build a lift soon and a trans holder if you want to build I can also give you info also could show you what I have to hold engines.

Mark

[craigs]

thanks guys - see you in a couple of weeks.

[brian]

I'm working on drawings and procedures for lifts. As soon as it is finished, I will make a post. One way to stabilize a tranny is to fab a bow that attaches to the bolt eye on the top of the tranny at the base of the bell housing. At each end of the bow, weld on an arm with a u-bolt that will clamp on to the axle.

[FV95]

I have a fiberglass engine shipping crate. It is tall and will accomodate a vintage engine with cooling shrouds. Since I am within a couple of hours of Autowerks, I deliver and pick up my engine in the trunk of my Passat. I have used the base of the container to keep the engine stable while hauling it in a larger vehicle. Pls send your email address if you are interested, to jjpfoto@earthlink.net, and I will travel to my storage site next week and take photos of the shipping container for you. OH, $175 plus shipping. Thanks, John Pitman

[jpetillo]

Craig, I have a steel VW engine "stand" that mounts to a bench - not a floor mount with wheels - it's a nice piece. You're welcome to take that and copy it if you want. John

[tiagosantos]

Something like this?

http://www.cip1.ca/ProductDetails.asp?P ... C-C10-1410

[jpetillo]

Exactly!

[FV80]

Something like this?

http://www.cip1.ca/ProductDetails.asp?P ... C-C10-1410

That is nice for a static stand on a SOLID garage floor, but not for an unsprung trailer bouncing along down the interstate. I think that would snap the bolts off the back of the engine - at least bend them beyond usability. You'll need something under the case .. or at least support it from the heads for that kind of abuse.

Steve, FV80

[jpetillo]

Since he's building his own stand, he can just add in the extra two arms so it mounts with four bolts like it would to the tranny, although it would make the stand less usable for engine work in the trailer since it would not give access to the rear - unless he makes the additional two arms removable. If I were to go the route of a mount like this as opposed to a platform style (sitting on the floor), I'd be more concerned with having a solid enough mount to the vehicle or bench. (added) I do agree that a platform mount/cradle is preferable for transport.

[BLS]

I agree with Steve, wrong idea for transport. You can easily make an engine transport stand out of wood that works real nice. 2x4 square base with a plywood sheet on the top, a plywood sheet set vertically behind the engine with four holes to bolt up and supports to stabilize the vertical sheet. It's a simple device that works. On the base cut out a hole for the sump extension. The weight sits on the four corners of the engine case and the bolts hold it in place. You can add a cover if you need it. I think it took me a couple hours to make one. A few years ago...

Barry