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Title: engine weight
Post by: chronos on August 07, 2006, 04:15:00 pm

May seem like a strange question but does anyone know how much a stock 305 engine would weigh? Heads and manifolds removed as well as accesiories.

Title: Re: engine weight
Post by: Stewart G Griffin on August 07, 2006, 03:55:00 pm

i would estimate 500lbs.

Because a stock 305 with heads and intake weighs 621.  So heads at 40lbs per piece and intake at 40 =120lbs.  

621-120=500.

Why do you need to know?

Title: engine weight
Post by: chronos on August 07, 2006, 07:36:00 pm

Thanks, I'm trying to figure out a way to get it down in my basement!  

Title: Re: engine weight
Post by: DnStClr on August 07, 2006, 08:16:00 pm

You know, unless you're gonna run the sump pump with it, you're gonna have to take it back UP the steps someday too.  

Don St.Clair
Culleoka Tn

Title: Engine weight
Post by: 123 pugsy on August 08, 2006, 05:58:00 am

Take the crank and pistons out and 2 guys could carry it downstairs.  

Title: Re: Engine weight
Post by: Lt.Del on August 08, 2006, 11:00:00 am

Gotta elevator in your house????   If you need an engine in your basement to replace your washing machine motor or something, a Briggs and Stratton will be easier to use.  

SgtDel
aka "Andy"

www.delbridge.net

1979 Big 10 383 stroker
1991 Blu 'Burb 3/4 ton 4x4

Title: engine weight
Post by: chronos on August 08, 2006, 12:32:00 pm

 I was just thinking about getting it down there so my boy could have something to tinker with....I can't seem to give that old engine away

Title: Re: engine weight
Post by: hazyredeyes on August 17, 2006, 06:29:00 pm

Just drag it to the door way, reach underneath it, grab it and heave it over. At this point, let gravity do all the work.....  

Edited by: hazyredeyes at: 8/17/06 5:31 pm

Title: Paper Weight
Post by: ChevyGuy on August 17, 2006, 10:54:00 pm

Find you a big pipe to sit it on in front of your house on the curb and leave the heads and oil pan and make it look like it will start up and on top of the air cleaner put you a mail box.