Swapping engines

[Gilles]

Originally Posted by LoneWolfGal

The engine's at the new place. This was taken just after it was unloaded. I had been sweating unloading it, but I needn't have worried, and I didn't have to use the come-along after all. I merely guided the engine while it sailed down the 4x8 ramp in stately fashion. It began gathering momentum toward the bottom but then it encountered the stack of moving blankets I'd placed there. I attribute the trouble-free unloading to the heavy-duty 4" wheels (with brakes) I installed on the pallet. Moving the 500 lb engine around on a level surface is easy as pie.

Welcome to your new home!

[LoneWolfGal]

Originally Posted by Gilles

Welcome to your new home!

Thanks, Gilles. I'm not finished moving yet, but one more trailer load should do it, except for the Porsche. I'm going to rent an auto hauler for it from U-Haul next week and deliver that 986 to its new digs in style. Then I'm going to kick back for a while to recharge. Moving is rather taxing. As in totally exhausting.

[piper6909]

Do you have AAA? You can get a free tow on a flatbed.

[LoneWolfGal]

Originally Posted by piper6909

Do you have AAA? You can get a free tow on a flatbed.

Al, I had AAA a couple years back but didn't renew it, because State Farm has roadside service. I'm leaning toward using a "tow dolly," which lifts the front and leaves the rear wheels on the road to freewheel. Everyone I've talked to says tow dollies are the way to go for light cars.



https://www.uhaul.com/Trailers/Tow-Dolly-Rental/TD/