[TR] Engine Weight

[spook01]

zowie!  that's what a ford small block weighs!
Best,
Ray


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Randall" <tr3driver at ca.rr.com>
To: <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 4:32 PM
Subject: Re: [TR] Engine Weight


>> Does anyone know approx. what the weight is for an assembled TR6 engine
>> including crank, pistons/rods, head, cam, rockers, oil pump, oil pan?
>> No manifolds, no gearbox..
>
> I have an old message saved from Dan Masters, which gives 460 lbs 
> including
> manifolds, carbs, clutch, etc. (but no fluids or gearbox).
>
> Yours will be lighter without manifolds & carbs, so should be no problem
> with a 500# winch.  But you might want to double-check that it is rated 
> for
> overhead lifting (some will not hold the weight they are rated to pull) 
> and
> of course be sure you have something solid to attach it to.
>
> -- Randall
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