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Engine Weight Sept 3, 2009 10:48:52 GMT

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Post by MiniGT5 on Sept 3, 2009 10:48:52 GMT

Anyone know the rough weight of an A-Series with G/Box

Also if you have an idea of the weight of the indivdual components Head / Block / Box / Bell House that would be good too.

I think in the not too distant future I will be removing the engine on the pup so am looking at the various tools / techniques avaliable for lifting / man-handeling the engine. Any Thought

I may end up buying a engine crane / hoist, but dont really want to as they are bulky to store and it wont be used that often.

Alternativly I may rig up a pulley system hence the question about engine weights.

Any ideas much appreciated.

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oldgit Paid Up Member Saving Real mini's from the imitation one's.Official EDMC wind up merchant!!! Posts: 1,185	Engine Weight Sept 3, 2009 17:45:53 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by oldgit on Sept 3, 2009 17:45:53 GMT Paul and Si have my engine hoist over lock up.You are more than welcome to borrow it,just let them know and arrange collection
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paul1275s Mini Pickup Precision Engineering- with an Angle Grinder Posts: 904	Engine Weight Sept 3, 2009 19:24:30 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by paul1275s on Sept 3, 2009 19:24:30 GMT A series with g/box is pretty bloody heavy, Head is not too heavy, Block is quite heavy, G/box is not really that heavy, but not light either, Bell housing is not heavy at all.
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Simon1275mpi Mini VTEC Conversion Posts: 2,578	Engine Weight Sept 3, 2009 21:36:40 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Simon1275mpi on Sept 3, 2009 21:36:40 GMT I was just about to say.... Jim has a hoist!
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delly Administrator Chairman 1970 mini next on list Posts: 690	Engine Weight Sept 3, 2009 21:41:18 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by delly on Sept 3, 2009 21:41:18 GMT i,ve got one if anyone ever needs to borrow it matt
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Engine Weight Sept 4, 2009 6:04:44 GMT

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Post by MiniGT5 on Sept 4, 2009 6:04:44 GMT

Thanks for the offer of a hoist guys. I may take you up on that some time in the future.

Digging arround on the internet I find an a-series unit at 252KG not sure if that is with the transmission though... I assume it is because it is roughtly 40 stone!

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mccarefree Paid Up Member The disappearing orange le.... Posts: 223	Engine Weight Sept 7, 2009 20:22:41 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mccarefree on Sept 7, 2009 20:22:41 GMT Neil, I came across this, which may be of interest....Cheers, M www.ime.org.uk/ime/w/weights.html

Simon1275mpi Mini VTEC Conversion Posts: 2,578	Engine Weight Sept 7, 2009 21:46:19 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Simon1275mpi on Sept 7, 2009 21:46:19 GMT Interesting that the pickup has the lightest AUW.
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monkeyjim Paid Up Member The Mk1 59-67, first and best Mini . 10's rule . Posts: 3,674	Engine Weight Sept 7, 2009 21:58:54 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by monkeyjim on Sept 7, 2009 21:58:54 GMT Neil .........its heavy . You cant lift it on your own ;D

MiniHaven Paid Up Member "There is no substitute for Experience...No matter how flipping good you think you are" Posts: 1,003	Engine Weight Sept 8, 2009 20:59:04 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MiniHaven on Sept 8, 2009 20:59:04 GMT Dave i have one which is available if needed too , only have to ask mate S
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monkeyjim Paid Up Member The Mk1 59-67, first and best Mini . 10's rule . Posts: 3,674	Engine Weight Sept 9, 2009 12:46:12 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by monkeyjim on Sept 9, 2009 12:46:12 GMT Sept 8, 2009 20:59:04 GMT MiniHaven said: Dave i have one which is available if needed too , only have to ask mate S YOU MEAN NEIL ;D

MiniGT5 Administrator Supercharged Baby! Posts: 3,106	Engine Weight Sept 9, 2009 15:47:13 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MiniGT5 on Sept 9, 2009 15:47:13 GMT No Worries Guys. I got Simon to do the hard work and remove the old lump... I dident even get my hands dirty! N