Weights & Measures by Richard Atwell (c) Copyright 2004-2011

Just an odd collection of Type 4 figures to help you calculate fair shipping costs when buying used parts from strangers...

All weights +/- 0.5 lbs (bathroom scale accurate) unless precise ounces are given.

• Long Block
• Engine
• Transmission

Long block:

A Type 4 long block weighs approx. 142 lbs.

• Case - 55 lbs.
• Crank - TBD
• Camshaft - 3 lb. 12 oz.
• Cylinder head - 17.5 lbs.
• Piston + pin - 1 lb. 9 oz.
• Cylinder - 6 lbs. 5 oz.
• Rods - TBD
• 8 Lifters - 2 lb. 3 oz.
• 8 Push rod tubes - 1 lb. 6 oz.

Engine:

Fully dressed Type 4 weighs 309 lbs.

How does a long block compare to a Type 4 fully dressed? The long block weights about 167 lbs less. This makes quite a difference when you are moving the engine around from one place to another, trying to lift it onto an engine stand or calculate shipping costs.

• Flywheel - 14.5 lbs.
• Fan shroud + alternator - 24 lbs.
• Muffler - 23 lbs.
• Heat exchangers - 17-19 lbs.
• Clutch - 2 lb. 3 oz.
• Pressure Plate - 9 lbs.
• Dual Solexes + manifolds - 15.5 lbs.
• Engine tin - 20 lbs.
• Distributor - 1 lb. 10 oz.
• Engine support bar - 22 lbs.
• Oil cooler - 2 lb. 2 oz.

Transmission:

• 002 transmission - 89 lbs.
• Starter - 9.5 lbs.

History:

11/21/04 - Created
09/07/11 - Fixed broken photos, added translate button, updated footer