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Re: [British-cars] Transporting an engine

To: "Charlie & Ressie O'Connors" <charlieoc@comcast.net>,
Subject: Re: [British-cars] Transporting an engine
From: "Eric J Russell" <ejrussell@mebtel.net>
Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2007 08:57:52 -0500
Drain the oil and tie it down in its most secure position. Laying on 
its side will be fine. Don't let any weight rest where it can damage 
external components (i.e distributor).

Eric Russell
Mebane, NC
http://home.mebtel.net/~ejrussell

----- Original Message ----- 

>I need to carry my Austin Healey's (rebuilt) engine about 450 miles. 
>I
> have a small utility trailer that I can use to carry it, but I don't
> know if it should be shipped upright, or can I lay it on its side 
> while
> carrying it on the trailer.  I would feel safer traveling with it on 
> its
> side, but I don't want to cause any damage traveling that way.  Any
> thoughts would be appreciated.
>
> Charlie O'Connors
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