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| skline |
 Apr 3 2007, 03:48 PM
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I got this thing all ready to go and was wondering if it was good enough to ship? It is going by FedEx Freight if I can get it over there today. It is straped down with a ratching tie down and then plumbers tape on the engine bar and exhaust pipes. It seems pretty solid and firm to the pallet. What do you think?
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| Jake Raby |
Apr 4 2007, 06:30 AM
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Engine Surgeon Group: Members Posts: 9,394 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Lost Member No.: 1,095 Region Association: South East States |
Those crates use is the reason why I have only had ONE engine damaged in shipping in the past 11 years...
I tell customers that are shipping core engines not to worry about an actual engine crate, because we are going to toss away 1/2 the engine anyway and there is no need for the hassle and cost at the beginning of the process. I would NEVER, EVER think of shipping a completed RAT engine without it being secured inside a crate... Also, realize the class you ship the engine at, if you use a class 70 for a used engine the freight company is limited to paying you 3.50 per pound of freight shiipped IF the engine is damaged. Class 85 is 5.00 per pound, class 100 is 10.00/pound and class 125 is 15.00/ LB. I generally ship class 150 even though its the highest rate because it will pay up to 25.00/ pound.... Keep this in mind and know that fed Ex Freight IS the BEST shipper in N. America- period... |
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| grantsfo |
Apr 4 2007, 09:10 AM
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Arrrrhhhh! Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 16-March 03 Member No.: 433 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Jake Raby @ Apr 4 2007, 05:30 AM)  Those crates use is the reason why I have only had ONE engine damaged in shipping in the past 11 years... I tell customers that are shipping core engines not to worry about an actual engine crate, because we are going to toss away 1/2 the engine anyway and there is no need for the hassle and cost at the beginning of the process. I would NEVER, EVER think of shipping a completed RAT engine without it being secured inside a crate... Also, realize the class you ship the engine at, if you use a class 70 for a used engine the freight company is limited to paying you 3.50 per pound of freight shiipped IF the engine is damaged. Class 85 is 5.00 per pound, class 100 is 10.00/pound and class 125 is 15.00/ LB. I generally ship class 150 even though its the highest rate because it will pay up to 25.00/ pound.... Keep this in mind and know that fed Ex Freight IS the BEST shipper in N. America- period... Hey Jake, Some companies negotiate FAK rates at a 75% discount and get full replacement value from companies like FedEx. FedEx Frieght is an OK LTL provider. There are better/more cost effective solutions than FedEx. FedEx operations actually had a higher damage rate with my customers than some smaller LTL providers and my rates with smaller players were about half of what FdEx charges. |
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Posts in this topic
skline Is this adequate to ship an engine? Apr 3 2007, 03:48 PM
dr914@autoatlanta.com shipping companies stack so the top end may get cr... Apr 3 2007, 04:01 PM skline I shipped a V6 like this but it was through like o... Apr 3 2007, 04:03 PM SteveL I agree with George - Trucking company will set so... Apr 3 2007, 04:03 PM Series9 That's exactly how I ship my engines. It... Apr 3 2007, 04:04 PM
Garold Shaffer
That's exactly how I ship my engines. It... Apr 3 2007, 04:18 PM machina this is how RAT ships, nice crate. Apr 3 2007, 04:04 PM skline
this is how RAT ships, nice crate.
It would co... Apr 3 2007, 04:07 PM Series9 The 3.6 and 3.2 arrived like this: Apr 3 2007, 04:14 PM McMark :agree:
It'll be fine, most likely. Especial... Apr 3 2007, 05:50 PM Andyrew Stickers everywhere that say
" DO NOT TOP LO... Apr 3 2007, 06:36 PM grantsfo The pro's like AA and Jake understand what it ... Apr 3 2007, 06:46 PM skline
TI know some higher quality companies that would ... Apr 3 2007, 07:16 PM eric914 :( :( :( :( :( :(
Thanks for trying. I... Apr 3 2007, 09:50 PM computers4kids I wouldn't ship without a crate...it only cost... Apr 3 2007, 10:24 PM jim_hoyland I received a tranny attached to a pallet that was ... Apr 3 2007, 10:34 PM LarryR I have shipped 3 engines that way. They all arrive... Apr 3 2007, 11:31 PM Mike D. I just sent this one today... Apr 4 2007, 12:43 AM Matt Romanowski Jake - You realize you can just purchase extra ins... Apr 4 2007, 06:46 AM 9146986 Most freight lines would prefer engines to be full... Apr 4 2007, 07:30 AM 41ghost we got a engine once that had the box ran through ... Apr 4 2007, 07:32 AM SLITS Ok Scottie .... if you haven't given up alread... Apr 4 2007, 07:43 AM eric914
Ok Scottie .... if you haven't given up alrea... Apr 4 2007, 10:18 AM dflesburg Oklahoma Foriegn shipped my engine and transmissio... Apr 4 2007, 08:08 AM skline I dont have any thoughts today, I am working till ... Apr 4 2007, 11:27 AM eric914
I dont have any thoughts today, I am working till... Apr 4 2007, 02:56 PM jhadler I had someone ship a motor to me just strapped to ... Apr 4 2007, 01:00 PM Brian Mifsud If you value the item, never ship Via Yellow Freig... Apr 4 2007, 01:57 PM Dr Evil Dude, when I ship engines and trannies via Forward... Apr 5 2007, 11:37 AM eric914 The engine has arrived safe and sound shrink wrapp... Apr 19 2007, 10:55 AM |
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