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DaveyB
13th May 2013, 09:32 PM
Hi, could anyone tell me the approximate weight for a pinto engine and box.
Cheers
DaveyB
jps
14th May 2013, 07:20 AM
Hi, could anyone tell me the approximate weight for a pinto engine and box.
Cheers
DaveyB
I'd guess at 100kg perhaps? They are hard to lift!
Stot
14th May 2013, 07:32 AM
From Westfield World.
Engine (cc): - 1996cc
Basic Power: - 105 bhp
Weight: - 135kgs
Height: - 69cms
Length: - 56cms
Block: - Cast Iron
Head: - Cast Iron
Valves: - 8 Valves, Single Cam
2nd Hand: - £100 (approx)
Ease of fit: - Easy to fit but this is a tall engine
Ease to tune: - Easy as they are well established and also easy to work on for the DIY'er
Upgrades: - 150bhp= Kent FR32 cam, gas flowed head, twin 45's. 160bhp= as before plus Kent FR33 cam
Availability: - Relatively easy to find as plenty of Sierra's still about. Approx £950.00 to rebuild
Gearbox fit: - Standard Type 9 from Donor car
Overall: - Very cheap option with plenty of parts available, very robust engine. Exhausts on right which limits swapping engine at later date. Slightly on the heavy side.
Type 9 is 31-33kg
Cheers
Stot
twinturbo
14th May 2013, 09:11 AM
I'd guess at 100kg perhaps? They are hard to lift!
Try lifting a 24V V6!
TT
DaveyB
14th May 2013, 08:25 PM
Thanks for the replys great information will be really helpful,a guy over the road has an engine I think is suitable that he does not want, I thought we could man handle it but will use some form of lifting aid now.
Thanks again
DaveyB
Stot
15th May 2013, 06:33 AM
tip it over to slide a sheet of ply under it and drag it across if its only over the road. You would be amazed the weight a couple of guys can drag on a piece of ply.
Cheers
Stot
jps
15th May 2013, 11:29 AM
tip it over to slide a sheet of ply under it and drag it across if its only over the road. You would be amazed the weight a couple of guys can drag on a piece of ply.
Cheers
Stot
A wheelbarrow works too. That's how I have shifted mine - engine and gearbox together although it's easier if you split them. Not difficult to get them apart. Might not do wonders for the wheelbarrow though...
SteveMX5
15th May 2013, 04:35 PM
Great engines, got one in the Westfield on twin DCOE's :) just about bomb proof except for the odd oilway problem. They are affectionately known as boat anchors for a reason tho :eek:
flyerncle
16th May 2013, 07:25 PM
Scaffy pipe and rope......;)
twinturbo
16th May 2013, 07:29 PM
I have a number of wheeled dollies for my engines to sit on. Very usefull. Just have to watch they don't tip off!
TT
Stot
16th May 2013, 08:22 PM
I have a number of wheeled dollies for my engines to sit on. Very usefull. Just have to watch they don't tip off!
TT
Yeah I have my engine and box on an old crate trolley.
http://www.rhinobins.co.nz/product_assets/0000/0742/crate_trolley_large.jpeg
Makes it really easy to move around.
Cheers
Stot
DaveyB
16th May 2013, 10:56 PM
Thanks guys there's some great tips and ideas hopefully get something sorted.
Thanks again.
DaveyB
alga
17th May 2013, 07:09 AM
My Type9 was 39 kg dry. Including the gearstick.
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