Don, you can't let it sit on the oil pan, it will be flattened when it arrives.
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Originally Posted by KarTek
When I transport an engine, I make a box of 2x8's that's just a little larger than the oil pan. Then, you place the engine down into the box so it ends up resting on the row of bolts around the outside perimeter of the pan.
That way, there's no bouncing load in the bottom of the pan and you can bind the engine down tight to the pallet.
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I like that idea.
The $10 at HF for ratchet straps and zip ties(to hold the excess strap) is well worth the $$. Then you know the engine is held down tight, and the buyer will be happy to have extra ratchets