How the hell would i do this?

[schurchill39]

I need to go and grab the spare motor and tranny for my car from the previous owners mechanic but for the life of me I cannot figure out how i would load it or unload it from my truck without a forklift. The tranny is a hundredish pounds (I think) and i cant imagine how much the motor weighs. The only other way i could think was get like 4 of my buddies to help me but i highly doubt and lazy ass 16 year old (punks) wanna help. Any other possible ideas?
Oh yea its a 4cyl. ka24e from a 1989 240sx and 5 speed tranny

[CRX-R]

If you're picking it up from the mechanic, use the engine hoist. Other wise a ka245e does not weigh that much, two guys could handle it (you and the mechanic) or three guys with great ease.

[D. Dub]

Buy an engine hoist or get a chain block and tackle and use the rafters in your garage.

[sabad66]

Last time I had to load a little D16 engine in my van and we just tied it to a dolly and made a little ramp and dollied it up.

[schurchill39]

hmm i was under the impression this thing was going to be heavy as fuck. cuz it has all the extra parts on it like alternator etc.

[TypeS]

when i took my motor out, 2 of us could carry it (CA18)
I'd imagine they are the same wieght so if you can find 1 or 2 other guys it would be easy.
have you thought of a pipe over the shoulders with a strap thing?

[dcoultis]

take the tranny off if two of your 100 pound skinnies can't lift the engine.... and if you still can't lift it... kill yourself. ;)

[schurchill39]

that 150 pound skinnies to you bub and i dont really appreciate that last comment there. I was under the impression this thing was monstrously heavy. From the information i got it looks like i should just get a buddy and i could manage

[dymz999]

Iron engine = heavy

I believe its around 275-300 lbs without tranny.

[rogue]

Be creative. Do you have to ask every question that comes to mind?:rolleyes: You are starting to sound really retarted. (This is me being nice)

Ask the mechanic for fucks sake.

[A790]

Originally posted by schurchill39
that 150 pound skinnies to you bub and i dont really appreciate that last comment there. I was under the impression this thing was monstrously heavy. From the information i got it looks like i should just get a buddy and i could manage
Man, you need to relax and learn how to take a joke.

[AllGoNoShow]

Try and lift my engine.

Nah the tranny you could maybe move yourself

Engine 2 guys should be able too.

[schurchill39]

Well i suppose thats what i get for thinking these things were reallly heavy. If me and my friend are to weak to lift an engine then i guess i shoudlnt be driving. But yea i am gunna try this out thanks for the help.

[spike98]

yea it shouldn't be bad, i have lifted a Auto tranny out of a shadow before and although i almost blew out my colon i did lift it

If you need a hand call me up at 866-4573 ill help ya. Where are you getting it from? What 240 is yours? That black one thats always parked in southridge?

[dymz999]

If you want you can borrow my engine hoist but u'd need to come to calgary to grab it...

[XylathaneGTR]

When we removed some of the stone fountains from my house, we made a dolly out of thick ass plywood, 4 regular wheels that could turn in all directions, and 4 screws/wheel and lots of bungee cord. We then made a small ramp and wheeled it (a couple hundred pounds of LARGE cement fixtures) over, and loaded it right into the back of a van, w/ smooth old blankets covering the floor to make sliding that shit in/out easier.

Try something like that?

[duffspec]

Use a hoist!!! Nothing like a hern or a slipped disc in the back:)

[D. Dub]

Originally posted by duffspec
Use a hoist!!! Nothing like a hern or a slipped disc in the back:)

Good point. I agree. If cars are a serious hobby and you're pulling engines. Make the investment.

[schurchill39]

Originally posted by spike98
What 240 is yours? That black one thats always parked in southridge?

No mine is black but I live down on the S.E hill but its still in storage waiting for insurance to finish. I would really like to know whos car that is up there though its fricken sexy, i always see some 24ish year old drive it. Very very nice car if the guy is on here i am definitly jelous