Freighting an engine

[tuckertrucker]

Hey John, this is one thing I have done a bit with

I've always been told to keep and engine upright, all loose parts/cables either detached and stored separately or tied down so they can't be pulled or moved.

Keep weight and other objects away from the more "delicate" parts like the injector pump, fan, turbo, injector leads (presuming the engine is still dressed). Although these parts are pretty solid and robust, if anything were to hit the motor or the motor were to roll, these are the things most likely to crack or break. If possible, have it shipped in an enclosed crate as opposed to sitting on a pallet - this helps avoid damage from other materials/ goods being transported.

Like you said about the tie down wire, use plenty of it - you certainly don't want the motor to be able to break free.

Otherwise it is pretty straightfoward. I think of it like donating an organ - the organ is fine when its in your body, but its the most delicate, precious thing when its being transported. I've seen a lot of guys sit them on old tires on top of the pallet, or even wrapping it in sheets and belting it into the back seat.......... i wouldnt recommend that one though haha.
Good luck.........
Dylan