Hey fellas,

What are some good practices/ways to package an engine for shipping by sea to make sure it arrives undamaged? It'll be sitting on a wooden crate that's for sure. Should I box it in wood and stuff it with foam?

Also, what engine parts should I cover apart from the throttle bodies? I'll be shipping the engine with the head installed so no intake or exhaust ports will be exposed.

Cheers,
Sam

 

Strap it to the crate, should be fine with a wood box surround.

Selling the V6?

 

^^ Agreed, Yes just strap it tight to a pallet and box around it and I would say you will do fine.

Im glad you found a buyer for it sam. Hopefully it frees up some funds to finish your project sooner! I know I can't wait to see the finished result

 

Thanks for the advice guys.

I couldn't fit any buyers for it locally so I will put it up on ebay and absorb some of the shipping cost. A friend of mine owns a shipping company so he'll give me a good deal to ship this by air. It should definitely free up more money for my project. Forged internals maybe?

 

fog the cylinders with fresh motor oil to prevent any light rust from salt air.