Harley Or Not to Harley?

[ebinmaine 67,624]

2 hours ago, Flat Thunder Channel said:

has to be right since I saw it on the internet.  Right!?

I'mma go with it. 

 

The internet is never wrong. 

[Flat Thunder Channel 178]

Well the engine arrived....I think........ Nothing like seeing the pallet jack ram repeatedly into the most expensive and most important part of your new project.  

 

Still working out what to do with this poor victim of freight shipping?  I can't tell if it was packaged correctly or not, but the aftermath sure was destructive.  She definitely isn't all nice and shiny anymore.

 

[ebinmaine 67,624]

Wow. 

[Jeff-C175 7,202]

1 hour ago, Flat Thunder Channel said:

victim of freight shipping

 

That sucks!  I guess if the shipper hadn't used an old POS pallet to strap those cheesy "Husky" tie downs to, it may have survived.

 

That pallet was 'firewood' LONG before it was used to ship that motor.  Shame on the shipper for using junk from a dumpster to ship it.

 

Edited February 24, 2021 by Jeff-C175

[Jeff-C175 7,202]

At first glance, before I focused on the 'big picture', I thought... WTF is a SHOE doing in there with the motor?

 

Edited February 24, 2021 by Jeff-C175

[Flat Thunder Channel 178]

8 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said:

 

That sucks!  I guess if the shipper hadn't used an old POS pallet to strap those cheesy "Husky" tie downs to, it may have survived.

 

That pallet was 'firewood' LONG before it was used to ship that motor.  Shame on the shipper for using junk from a dumpster to ship it.

 

 

  Good point!  I never thought about the condition of the wood in the pallet.  I think you are right it was weathered pretty good. 

 

  I didn't see how it was strapped in, but my initial thoughts were the ratchet of the straps were exposed underneath the pallet.  I think one of the many forklift picks smashed/ripped the straps off the pallet.  The side walls were pretty decently constructed, but it needed more cribbing to support the engine.  Maybe a different strap on configuration too.  

[Flat Thunder Channel 178]

8 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said:

At first glance, before I focused on the 'big picture', I thought... WTF is a SHOE doing in there with the motor?

 

 

  The big foot of the pallet jack..... She was rammed into the engine a few good times during the unloading process.  The driver couldn't get the jack under the pallet because the engine was down in the pockets.  I'd hate to see what the real fork trucks did to it.

Edited February 25, 2021 by Flat Thunder Channel

[littleredrider 409]

Since you took pics, the shipper is aware of the damage and have a claim I hope? I used to work for Fedex Freight, had stuff like this all the time. Long as there’s pics of on the truck n the shipper is aware should be ok. Still sucks tho....

[Pullstart 62,912]

Bummer!  I’ve shipped a tractor to Bavaria and a transmission to CT I believe it was.  Care in packaging does wonders!  No damage to the freight, though the tractor crate was accidentally ripped open at arrival to Stefan’s place.

[Flat Thunder Channel 178]

2 hours ago, littleredrider said:

Since you took pics, the shipper is aware of the damage and have a claim I hope? I used to work for Fedex Freight, had stuff like this all the time. Long as there’s pics of on the truck n the shipper is aware should be ok. Still sucks tho....

 

 

I actually videoed it and removed the lid of the crate on the lift gate if the semi.  The delivery driver was pretty nice and recommended I open it up to check everything.  I accepted noted as damaged.  Unfortunately, the shipper didn't opt for insurance.  He says he 'forgot', but either way I don't think the freight company will do much without insurance.  We worked out a deal for a partial refund on the engine.  I wish it arrived all nice and shiny.  However I think I'll be able to fix it.  It will never be as nice as it was before it shipped, but it will facilitate my purpose.  

[Flat Thunder Channel 178]

1 hour ago, pullstart said:

Bummer!  I’ve shipped a tractor to Bavaria and a transmission to CT I believe it was.  Care in packaging does wonders!  No damage to the freight, though the tractor crate was accidentally ripped open at arrival to Stefan’s place.

 

I talked to someone in the UK who wanted a round hood shipped someday.  Just out of curiosity what's an overseas shipment of a tractor cost?

[Pullstart 62,912]

3 minutes ago, Flat Thunder Channel said:

 

I talked to someone in the UK who wanted a round hood shipped someday.  Just out of curiosity what's an overseas shipment of a tractor cost?

Well, it depends who you know.  For our case, the importer/exporter who did the work promised a favor to the customer.  I provided crating materials (I am pretty sure everything was reclaim or free except the nails) and did a bunch of paperwork to ease the customs people’s minds, along with dimensions and accurate weights in US and Metric forms, the shipper took care of the rest from pick up in my driveway to receipt end in Germany.

 

the audio of this is screwed up, but here’s some of the story.

 

 

[Flat Thunder Channel 178]

2 hours ago, pullstart said:

Well, it depends who you know.  For our case, the importer/exporter who did the work promised a favor to the customer.  I provided crating materials (I am pretty sure everything was reclaim or free except the nails) and did a bunch of paperwork to ease the customs people’s minds, along with dimensions and accurate weights in US and Metric forms, the shipper took care of the rest from pick up in my driveway to receipt end in Germany.

 

the audio of this is screwed up, but here’s some of the story.

 

 

 

 

It made it all the way to Germany!  That's impressive.  Your crating was definitely built better than the one I received from California.  Cool story

[Tractorhead 9,064]

3 hours ago, Flat Thunder Channel said:

 

 

It made it all the way to Germany!  That's impressive.  Your crating was definitely built better than the one I received from California.  Cool story

 

Sorry to hear from your worse , contact the Company the shipped, they be responsible for damages.

 

like @pullstartwrote, that was definitely a perfect Crate.

The cost normally is between 800-1000$.

The delivery is depending also on the Companies and sometimes their Drivers here.

I was in luck about the favor, but i didn’t know before about the Cost.

 

but it arrives completely in perfect shape.

only the Crate get‘s a light rip by unload helping from Martl, because he must put it in his FEL of the huge Tracta.

While put it on floor all was fine, just when he lift the FEL after that, he ditched a little the side.

 

That shows it was perfectly crated.

 

 

Out first shaking hands

 

 

Some trailrides on Bavarian territory 

 

 

 

And She feel‘s fine here.

 

A littlebit upgrades and customizing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And She is still the Beauty in the Stable

 

 

But also senseful in use

 

 

And she have a travel over more as 10.000 miles behind her.

 

i hope your Transport company will refound you for the loss, all other is inacceptable.

They be responsible for the Shipping and their Driver’s that they deliver your goods in perfect shape.

 

 

When i see the palett, it appears to be good mounted but smashed a little extreme hard.

[Wheel Horse 3D 3,795]

On 2/24/2021 at 2:07 PM, Jeff-C175 said:

At first glance, before I focused on the 'big picture', I thought... WTF is a SHOE doing in there with the motor?

 

LOL I DID THE SAME THING!

[Jeff-C175 7,202]

1 hour ago, Wheel Horse 3D said:

LOL I DID THE SAME THING!

 

Talk about steel toes!

[Flat Thunder Channel 178]

 

 

I finally got an opportunity to test this bad boy....... Super Excited

 

The Harley Davidson Street 750 sounds great!   The fuel injection works and it will never have to be 'choked'!  Headed in the right direction, but it will be awhile before a proper transplant can take place.  Right now I'm just happy it runs and didn't blow oil or a rod out the side.

[Jeff-C175 7,202]

Read up on Fram filters.  They are generally regarded as junk by many people.

[Flat Thunder Channel 178]

I have always used Fram oil filters.  Never experienced any issues with Frams standard line (Extra Guard) filters.  I have used a few Wix, Napa, and Purolator filters over the years.   I'd say all regular/gas powered automobiles  were predominantly Fram. 

 

I do purchase Harley factory oil filters for my motorcycles.  I opted for Fram on this engine out of convenience.  If it stays around for an extended period of time it will be switched to a Harley Davidson brand filter.  I was surprised it was made in India.  It's not my choice location for manufacturing.  Go team USA!

[seuadr 488]

that is going to sound MEAAAAN

[Jeff-C175 7,202]

9 minutes ago, Flat Thunder Channel said:

I have always used Fram oil filters. 

 

I did too.  Until I saw a number of different ones dissected and the quality difference became obvious.  NONE of the other manufacturers use CARDBOARD in their filters.

 

Go ahead and ask Mrs. Google how good (or bad?) are Fram filters?  

 

Reality is that as long as you regularly change your oil and filter the quality difference is probably not a show stopper.  Not gonna trash your engine any worse on the inside than the packer / shipper did on the outside.

Edited April 9, 2021 by Jeff-C175

[seuadr 488]

just had a thought - are you going to have a fan for the water cooling or do you think you'll move around enough to provide the airflow? maybe you covered it already, i don't recall.

 

[Jeff-C175 7,202]

5 minutes ago, seuadr said:

a fan

 

There is an electric fan on the ray G ate her.

 

Edited April 9, 2021 by Jeff-C175

[Flat Thunder Channel 178]

12 minutes ago, seuadr said:

just had a thought - are you going to have a fan....

 

 

I have an auxiliary car fan if the factory cycle one on the radiator isn't sufficient.  I will have to plan out all those details during the transplant / testing phase.

[Achto 27,605]

14 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said:

Read up on Fram filters.  They are generally regarded as junk by many people.

 

"Orange Death" is what I call 'em.