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| | | | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 85 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 85 | does anyone know the aprox. weight of a complete 216 motor with clutch and bell housing? i need to make a dolly to roll it around when i get it out, :confused: | | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 | pushrod,
A search in the Engine Forum using '216 weight' tells me your motor with clutch and bell housing weighs 582 lbs. I would have never guessed this engine was that heavy.
Stuart | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | I didn't weigh the head when I had it off of mine but it took two of us to get it off. I'd hazard the guess it weighs well over 100lbs. It'd make a darn good boat anchor.
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 85 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 85 | thank's guy's, i don't think my wagen will hold it | | | | | Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 117 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 117 | im trying to put one in my 1-ton..and it's one heavy bugger..i'd prefer a 235,,but when you have a "free" engine..you use what you have....just my 2 cents worth... | | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,437 Moderator - The Electrical Bay | | Moderator - The Electrical Bay Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,437 | I was surprised about how heavy my 216 is... i just move it around with a heavy duty hand truck. and it stays on a piece of cardboard on the floor.
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | its been a while since I read about it and it was also mentioned here a while back but there is only about 35 lbs different in the 6 cyl and a V8.... | | |
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