Sprint95m Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 I am trying to buy an engine that was advertised for sale in Leeds LS17 but it is not able to be transported because the vendor hasn't drained the oil from it. The engine is a Triumph slant four, currently lying on its side (exhaust manifold down) secured to a pallet. In order to drain the oil the engine will need to first be standing up (and then propping up). The vendor can't do this so I am wondering if any of you fine folk here is able to help please? I will of course cover all expenses, etc thanks, Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Ah, that old chestnut. Sorry, Leeds is a fair trek from here. Anyone? Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtuckunder Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Ah, that old chestnut. There once was a young lady from leeds Who swallowed a packet of seeds Within the hour Her tits were a-flower And her fanny was covered in weeds But seriously where are you trying to get it to? Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Far north of Scotland......... Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprint95m Posted April 21, 2016 Author Share Posted April 21, 2016 The pallet carrier won't uplift the engine whilst there is still oil in it. The vendor suggests lying to them by stating it has been drained. Naturally he is accepting no responsibility for paying for the inevitable clean up. The carriage cost is close on £120 as it is. Obviously I wouldn't have replied to the advert if it had been clear that the engine wasn't ready to be transported. thanks, Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richbike Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 More Limericks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisymoose Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Hi Ian I am ls22 where abouts in ls17 is the oily beast - I'm sure we can sort something out Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprint95m Posted April 22, 2016 Author Share Posted April 22, 2016 Thanks Dave, I have sent a PM with the details. Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Your vendor has an engine, on a pallet, but can't get it upright to drain the oil. How did they get it there? The engine was removed from a car - unless they used a gas axe to cut the car away from the engine, and let it drop on the pallet, some sort of lifting gear was involved. And even once on the pallet, a stout rope will tilt it upright for draining. Or is the vendor to Little Old Lady who drove her Triumph to church on Sundays, and never raced or rallied it? In which case, respect, madam, for your skills with said gas axe. JOhn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprint95m Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 Many thanks to Dave (Daisymoose) for collecting the engine, draining it of oil and securing it properly to a pallet. It was delivered yesterday. I'm going to keep it for the proverbial rainy day. Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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