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Kevin - Illinois · 09-24-2010, 04:52 PM

How much does a stripped Model A engine weigh? The only things on it are the head and oil pan. The starter, manifolds and everything else have been taken off.

Also does anyone have pics or plans for a wood frame to sit the engine on?

Thanks,
Kevin

ford1 · 09-24-2010, 06:07 PM

cant help you with the stripped engine weight but a Model A engine weights #475

Kevin - Illinois · 09-24-2010, 06:16 PM

Thanks, that confirms that what I have for lifting equipment, and that the stand I have will work.

Ron in Quincy · 09-24-2010, 09:33 PM

475 lbs include bell housing and transmission.

Ron

kelley's restoration · 09-24-2010, 10:59 PM

i can lift one by myself and put it in the truck. no head or flywheel, and i dont consider myself to be a power lifter...tk

whitetm · 04-02-2018, 03:33 PM

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So, if the engine and trans weigh 475. What does just the engine weigh?

1930-Pickup · 04-02-2018, 05:43 PM

Seems this question comes up often. Usually to figure out shipping costs.

Wouldn't it be great if we could get a 'sticky' with the weights of Model A assemblies and components? If that ever happens, the items should be described accurately, especially regarding what the assembly includes and does not include. For example, I've noticed that a 'complete' engine seems to mean different things to different people.

1crosscut · 04-02-2018, 07:16 PM

For shipping purposes I weighed a fully assembled engine fully ready to run on a certified scale. It had the carburetor, starter, generator, manifolds, water pump and flywheel. It did not have the bell housing and transmission attached. It came in right at 400 lbs.
Basically 100 lbs per cylinder.

Dave in MN · 04-03-2018, 09:58 AM

Also does anyone have pics or plans for a wood frame to sit the engine on?

Thanks,
Kevin[/QUOTE]

Kevin,
Go to the DYI Help page of my website...look for the "Simple engine transport stand" click on the link following.

My website:

www.durableperformance.net

The wooden stand is extremely sturdy, quick to assemble and cheap to build.
Good Day!

Tom Wesenberg · 04-03-2018, 10:38 AM

I liked Dave's engine support so much that I made 3 of them for my spare engines to rest on. I cut 2 x 6 boards, 4 each, 17" and 8 1/2" to make mine, then used long screws to fasten them together.

Benson · 04-03-2018, 11:15 AM

That is a great idea!

Thanks Dave

09-24-2010, 04:52 PM	#1
Kevin - Illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ottawa, Illinois Posts: 401	Model A Engine Weight? How much does a stripped Model A engine weigh? The only things on it are the head and oil pan. The starter, manifolds and everything else have been taken off. Also does anyone have pics or plans for a wood frame to sit the engine on? Thanks, Kevin

09-24-2010, 06:07 PM	#2
ford1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: oroville ca. Posts: 1,554	Re: Model A Engine Weight? cant help you with the stripped engine weight but a Model A engine weights #475

09-24-2010, 06:16 PM	#3
Kevin - Illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ottawa, Illinois Posts: 401	Re: Model A Engine Weight? Thanks, that confirms that what I have for lifting equipment, and that the stand I have will work.

09-24-2010, 10:59 PM	#5
kelley's restoration Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: 60046 Posts: 888	Re: Model A Engine Weight? i can lift one by myself and put it in the truck. no head or flywheel, and i dont consider myself to be a power lifter...tk __________________ anyone need some Model A restoration work done in Illinois? shoot me an email for pics and information [email protected]

04-02-2018, 03:33 PM	#6
whitetm Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 8	Re: Model A Engine Weight? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) So, if the engine and trans weigh 475. What does just the engine weigh?

09-24-2010, 09:33 PM	#4
Ron in Quincy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Quincy, CA. Posts: 1,708	Re: Model A Engine Weight? 475 lbs include bell housing and transmission. Ron

04-02-2018, 05:43 PM	#7
1930-Pickup Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: southern California Posts: 725	Re: Model A Engine Weight? Seems this question comes up often. Usually to figure out shipping costs. Wouldn't it be great if we could get a 'sticky' with the weights of Model A assemblies and components? If that ever happens, the items should be described accurately, especially regarding what the assembly includes and does not include. For example, I've noticed that a 'complete' engine seems to mean different things to different people. __________________ *"That's my wild unsubstantiated guess, and I'm sticking to it regardless of the facts!"*

04-02-2018, 07:16 PM	#8
1crosscut Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,011	Re: Model A Engine Weight? For shipping purposes I weighed a fully assembled engine fully ready to run on a certified scale. It had the carburetor, starter, generator, manifolds, water pump and flywheel. It did not have the bell housing and transmission attached. It came in right at 400 lbs. Basically 100 lbs per cylinder. __________________ Dave / Lincoln Nebraska

04-03-2018, 09:58 AM	#9
Dave in MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jordan, MN Posts: 1,416	Re: Model A Engine Weight? Also does anyone have pics or plans for a wood frame to sit the engine on? Thanks, Kevin[/QUOTE] Kevin, Go to the DYI Help page of my website...look for the "Simple engine transport stand" click on the link following. My website: www.durableperformance.net The wooden stand is extremely sturdy, quick to assemble and cheap to build. Good Day!

04-03-2018, 10:38 AM	#10
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Model A Engine Weight? I liked Dave's engine support so much that I made 3 of them for my spare engines to rest on. I cut 2 x 6 boards, 4 each, 17" and 8 1/2" to make mine, then used long screws to fasten them together.

04-03-2018, 11:15 AM	#11
Benson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cen~Col - Central Highlands Posts: 2,757	Re: Model A Engine Weight? That is a great idea! Thanks Dave Last edited by Benson; 04-03-2018 at 11:22 AM.