Engine dolly

[acealfa]

Hi all,

I'm about to start work on engine & gearbox removal of a V6 but would like to make life as easy as possible. My plan is to drop the engine onto a heavy duty dolly so I can pull it from under without struggling. I already have a crane but lifting from the top isn't possible.

Does anyone have any recommendations? The ones I've had a look at don't look strong enough even though they are rated at 600kg+

Thanks

[Kev_Mk3]

I made my own with a large thick bit of wood that was about a 1" thick then made a small wooden frame to add wheels from B&Q. Worked perfect for my old saab turbo anchor and box which weighed about the same as a old cav v6 engine.

[acealfa]

I may have some old scaffolding boards knocking about I will try. I might practice some welding and knock up a bit of a frame. 👍🏻

[Kev_Mk3]

Sounds like a project to me

[GreenV8S]

Does it really need you to make a custom dolly? If you're working on a hard floor, just drop the sump onto a baking tray and slide it out. It's heavy, but not stupidly heavy.

[Evoluzione]

A pallet and four castors from Ebay will do it.

[Tony427]

Toolstation do a dolly with four castors on it and a MDF base for about £12. 3" castors, rated at 200kg and 5 year guarantee. Made in Wednesbury.

When we move 300/ 400kg forecourt jet washes about we put two of these underneath the base and they glide about with just finger pressure. When I'm moving a V8 about I put another board across two dollies and its simplicity itself to move it around the garage.

Cheers,

Tony

[InitialDave]

A simple wooden frame that fits around the sump, on castors, should do the job fine, and act as a storage aid too.

But as said above, you can just drag it out on a tray or sheet of wood once its resting on the floor if it's only getting it extracted that's the objective.

[acealfa]

Some very good suggestions. Today I pulled out the mower from the shed and noticed I had some very solid pieces of loft boarding I'd cut them down so have 4. If one isn't strong enough I could throw another on top etc. Orders some 800kg rated castors from eBay for £13 (maybe over kill).