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Posted by: KaptKaos Jan 28 2017, 09:54 AM

I have a motor that I need to crate up for shipping. Where do I get a crate for that?

TIA

Posted by: brant Jan 28 2017, 09:56 AM

I've built my own in the past
Started with a pallet

Posted by: ConeDodger Jan 28 2017, 09:58 AM

Build it. ^ + 1

Posted by: barefoot Jan 28 2017, 10:03 AM

I made my own, although not a long block. Base is 3/4 ply. This one to be sent out for align boring and crankshaft refinishing (2 cranks). Not shown is cover (sides & top) that screws on over what shown:

Posted by: Dion Jan 28 2017, 10:23 AM

Build it! Shipped an engine last year.
Can fit a lot. Begin with a pallet.


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Posted by: KaptKaos Jan 28 2017, 10:23 AM

QUOTE(barefoot @ Jan 28 2017, 08:03 AM)

Posted by: Perry Kiehl Jan 28 2017, 11:38 AM

I'm lucky that we have good friends who own a pallet company. I'd source a nice used pallet, fasten some blocks to it, and lag screw the engine to it. I just recently crated a early 911 engine and trans to go to Europe. It also helps to have a decent wood shop.


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Posted by: bdstone914 Jan 29 2017, 11:35 AM

Next to my shop. soon to be available. used to ship marble. In Riverside. you want to drive out it is yours. i can put a dibbs on it if you are interested.
Bruce


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Posted by: Mark Henry Jan 29 2017, 11:49 AM

The pelleted crated boxes in the above pic's is correct.
You need it on a pallet so the shipper can get the forklift forks under it, you need it strapped in and a HD reinforced box in case they drop or run into it.

Posted by: Andyrew Jan 29 2017, 12:06 PM

Crates are built by the shipper in pretty much any industry.

You want to make sure the pallet base where the engine rests has a solid wood surface like what Perry posted to prevent from damage of the forks. The most common 2 issues with freight damage are from the forks and from them placing pallets on top of pallets that were not designed for it.

Posted by: db9146 Jan 29 2017, 09:10 PM

Don't use particle board for the sides and top. Its heavy and not very strong structurally.



Here's how mine arrived...luckily, all was okay but it had me sweating it for a little while.

Posted by: McMark Jan 30 2017, 07:20 AM

Also, always remember, any shipping vessel needs to stand up to abuse. When that engine is in the back of a truck, they will cruise over speed-bumps, take corners a little too fast, brake hard, etc. The pallet may slide around and your engine MUST be strapped securely to the floor. I usually add blocks of 2x4 to limit sliding and ratchet straps to keep it from bouncing. Also, consider that your straps may slide to a looser position during shipping and become ineffective. Plan ahead and don't put the straps where they may slide.