I'm posting this here because the FI gang seems to know more about the engine than any other subset of the forum due to the number of engine buildups there have been.

So, how much does a longblock weigh? I need to know the shipping weight, preferrably including a pallet.

Thanks,

--Steve

 

Steve

Dont know what the Wt. is but my short block cost me $185.00 to ship to SGP from Omaha Ne. And it was $225.00 to ship back . I built a small crate to ship . With a long block , I would guess , up to a $100.00 more . I think the Wt. on the short block and the small crate was 145lb's

 

How did you ship it without knowing the weight?

 

Long Block weighs roughly 500Lbs with a pallet/crate.

 

When they put it on the scale at FedEx . Long block weigh's more than I thought , if Kyle is right

 

+1 Mine weighed a hair under 500lbs with the pallet/crate.

 

Yeah...your right.

 

Ok, thanks guys. Am I correct to assume that most of you are using FedEx for continental shipping? I need to ship a motor across the country.

 

dont worry about shipping zimbo, ill come get it! just put my flywheel and clutch on it and ill pick up the whole package!

 

You can use DHL as well.

 

Fedex is pretty expensive for Freight shipments when they are heavy. You can try:

www.servicebyair.com

www.yellowfreight.com

www.roadway.com

www.forwardair.com

Call and get qoutes from several places. Depending on where their closest hub is and where the hub is where it is going to be delivered makes the price vary. Also if you do not have a fork lift or a way to get it into a big truck you will need to ask for a liftgate truck which will cost you extra.

Hope that helps

 

As Kyle says, make sure you shop around for freight shipping. Different services charge different rates depending on where their hub is located/domiciled.

Wow, how did you know, lol.

 

DHL cost me $85 to ship long block on a pallet from Chicago to Seattle area.

 

I am so excited, this is my X - mas present!!

 

you suck, i almost bought that, damnit i wish i had.