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LodiWino 02-06-2011 01:42 PM
Motor/Bellhousing/Transmission weight
 
What does an aluminum block 427 with aluminum heads, clutch and bell housing, with Tremec 5 speed transmission weigh ready to drop into the car?

I want to extend my engine lift by 18" and need to check bending loads so nothing breaks...

Barry_R 02-06-2011 02:06 PM
Gonna be pretty close to 700 lbs....

fordracing65 02-06-2011 02:20 PM
Block weight: 120pds
Trans weight: 75 pds
Head each weight: 28pds
Bellhousing average weight: 24 pds
Clutch weight: 24 pds
Total engine weight: 600pds
These are estimates without fluids, got all the info by GOOGLE, works everytime!

RodgerH 02-06-2011 03:06 PM
If you're trying to drop the engine, etc. in from the front, an engine lift will easily reach if you remove one of the front wheels and position the engine lift at the side.

Rodger

blykins 02-06-2011 05:10 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by fordracing65 (Post 1107977)
Block weight: 120pds
Trans weight: 75 pds
Head each weight: 28pds
Bellhousing average weight: 24 pds
Clutch weight: 24 pds
Total engine weight: 600pds
These are estimates without fluids, got all the info by GOOGLE, works everytime!
A Tremec TKO weighs a tad over 100 lbs. A Quicktime bellhousing is the only one that's that light. If it's a Lakewood, you can double that weight.

You also have to remember the 70-80 lb crankshaft, rods, pistons, cam, etc. All of that adds weight in a hurry.

I'd say Barry's 700 lbs is going to be close if not on the low side.

I agree with Rodger....I've put FE/TKO combos in Cobras without having to do any engine hoist modification. It will go, no problem.

fordracing65 02-06-2011 06:03 PM
Tremcec t-5 trans weight: 75 pds. TKO 5 speed is 105 pds

LodiWino 02-07-2011 10:33 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by RodgerH (Post 1107991)
If you're trying to drop the engine, etc. in from the front, an engine lift will easily reach if you remove one of the front wheels and position the engine lift at the side.

Rodger
I will set up from the side. No hoist mods should be safer. Just not as convenient. Thanks!


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