Anyone have any idea how much weight the cargo tray can take in the wagon?

 

Soon, I will have to cart around a big block Chevy motor to and from the machine shop. I will guestimate that the block weighs around 280, the heads at 80 each, the crankshaft comes in around 70, and add another 30 for rods, pistons, covers, etc. That takes the total over 500. While the first trip will be with the block only. One trip will be with most of the parts on following the assembly being balanced.

 

Steve

Anyone have any idea how much weight the cargo tray can take in the wagon?

 

Soon, I will have to cart around a big block Chevy motor to and from the machine shop. I will guestimate that the block weighs around 280, the heads at 80 each, the crankshaft comes in around 70, and add another 30 for rods, pistons, covers, etc. That takes the total over 500. While the first trip will be with the block only. One trip will be with most of the parts on following the assembly being balanced.

 

Steve

 

I've carried a weighed 1,200 lbs of rock in the back of our Legacy with no harm noted.

 

Hell, that engine doesn't weigh more than two healthy Hawaiians or Samoans sitting in the back seat.

I am certain that the car body can take the weight. I am more worried about collapsing/breaking the cargo tray.

 

Steve

that kind of weight would certainly cause some sort of damage, if nothing else at least gouges and such.

 

take it out and lay down a blanket instead. Maybe trim some cheap plywood to fit in the cargo area?

so, go to home depot i get a piece of 1/2 inch ply wood cut ot size. then you worry less.

 

I am certain that the car body can take the weight. I am more worried about collapsing/breaking the cargo tray.

 

Steve

I think it depends on how much and what shape surface area is actually supporting the engine. If a bolt or something pokey had 50-75 lbs of force over it - it could punch through. But a square of paneling or plywood under the engine would distribute the weight over many square inches and prevent any puncture. That should do it.

 

If something happens - a used tray can usually be had on ebay - just got one for my WRX as a matter of fact. under fifteen bucks shipped!

 

Carl

I have a pair of legs for the engine block. They bolt to the block where the motor mount normally is mounted. This will distribute the weight on two steel runners that are about 2 feet long and one inch wide. I still do not think that is enough distribution for the tray. I think I will try the plywood idea and maybe remove the tray at the same time.

 

Steve

3/4" plywood, and I would leave the tray in.