Lycoming pick up - Page 2

Vlad · #11 10-10-2008, 06:17 PM

Looks like I have all areas covered and ready to go with confidence. Will report the results.

David-aviator · #12 10-10-2008, 08:37 PM

Vlad,

I am picking up a Lycoming from BPE next week end and it should fit in the Honda Pilot nicely. Rhonda said the box is 47"X41"X36". If the lid is left off, it is 29" high. I've been to the Barrett shop and they use Lycoming boxes.

Rick6a · #13 10-11-2008, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Vladyspassky

Is box over the pallet out of paper or wood? I had a great opportunity to tour the factory in 2006 and it seems to me I saw nice cardboard boxes in shipping area.

The heavy wood reinforced cardboard box cover shrouds a pallet made of oak to which the engine sump rests upon a conforming bed of high density foam. Using straps, cleats and screws, the engine is well secured to the pallet. Look closely at the picture and you will see that packaging alone accounts for something over a hundred pounds of shipped weight.

Vlad · #14 10-11-2008, 05:57 AM

Dave
Rick
I should probably rename the thread from "Lycoming Pick Up" to " Complete Guide to Engine Pick Up" . Thank you gentlemen!

Steve A · #15 10-13-2008, 08:22 AM

I should probably rename the thread from "Lycoming Pick Up" to " Complete Guide to Engine Pick Up" . Thank you gentlemen!

It's just me but the Lycoming Pick Up made me think someone put a IO 360 in their truck.

Doable but probably not too practical.

S S Anderson__________________

Vlad · #16 10-13-2008, 08:34 AM

Steve this was the good one! Even translated into Russian the pun intended plane funny!

Huck · #17 10-13-2008, 08:35 AM

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It's just me but the Lycoming Pick Up made me think someone put a IO 360 in their truck.

Just like Fat Albert:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pShlNQkasBg

Steve A · #18 10-14-2008, 08:18 AM

Bill Cosby definitely has the sound effects down pat. I haven't listened to BC in a long time, I remember when we use to sit around and listen to his records of his stand up. Seems like a billion years ago.

S S Anderson
Lafayette, La.

Vlad · #19 10-30-2008, 04:13 PM

Well guys everything went too well today.Too well is not too good. Headed to Lycoming factory early morning got nice tour, loaded and secured the box in my friend's pickup and headed home. In half way truck threw a valve... Barely made it to closest town (Stroudsburg PA) and were lucky to locate Chevy dealer, motor still running with really bad noise. Mechanics looked inside - valve spring broken compression low. Tomorrow morning they will inspect the piston...
Well got Howard Johnson Hotel room funny feeling if somebody around come I will buy you a drink... or two... I am on vacation anyway...

tinman · #20 10-31-2008, 04:13 AM

Keep a guard on your engine. My insurance agent told me a story of two gents who were transporting an engine. These fellows stopped at a burger joint for lunch and the engine was stolen while they enjoyed their burgers...talk about an expensive lunch!