Beware of UPS!!!

[LonesomeTriZ]

No worries. I am fond of the Post Office. They just get me angry when I have to mail a large box.

[1985BigRed250ES]

how are you trying to ship the motor?? search on here on "best way to ship a motor" Put it in a tub and zip tie it shut.

Go to UPS.com
Hover on Shipping tab, then click on "Detail time and cost"

Section 1 check detail time and cost
Section 2 fill out the where and to
Section 3 What are you shipping (select "your packaging--enter you dimensions and weight) if you put a declared value you pirce goes up

make sure all your fields are filled in and click next

I did a mock up shipment fro PA to Las vegas @ 95 LBS (dimensions were 18X16X16) and it was $67.93. The dimensions can change the cost as well

If you want send me the zip to and from and the box size and I'll check it out for you.

the zip it is being shipped from is 71665( Rison, AR) to Harringon Park, NJ (07640). when you said put it in a "tub" do you mean something like the tote things that you can buy at wally world?

I appreciate it!

Jordan

[The Goat]

UPS distro center for shipping a 95 pound engine is 90 bucks

[LonesomeTriZ]

That is amazing.

[RedRider_AK]

Yeah, that is pretty damn good. Although for shipping a snowmobile engine and primary clutch from Nome to Willow, I think I paid around 20 bucks... it was about a 49 lbs package, just under the "too heavy" margin... pretty good price too. Ask Nick_R23 on the forums here what he paid, I don't remember for sure.

[LonesomeTriZ]

Yest another reason to move to Alaska.

[phreakboy]

Also for any Huge items like hoods and such, try to use greyhound. They are very cheap but the person has to pick it up at a greyhound hub. I have shipped tons of Large items this way and never had a problem.

[LonesomeTriZ]

I never heard of that. Thanks.

[1985BigRed250ES]

UPS distro center for shipping a 95 pound engine is 90 bucks

Goat, I checked with UPS in Pine Bluff, AR and they didnt really want to talk about shipping it, citing "hazardous material" what if it doesnt have any oil in it?

[racerxxx]

the zip it is being shipped from is 71665( Rison, AR) to Harringon Park, NJ (07640). when you said put it in a "tub" do you mean something like the tote things that you can buy at wally world?

I appreciate it!

Jordan

Yep like a heavy duty rubbermaid tub, I found some posts you can look over

http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/s...ht=ship+engine

http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/s...ad.php?t=13999

Goat, I checked with UPS in Pine Bluff, AR and they didnt really want to talk about shipping it, citing "hazardous material" what if it doesnt have any oil in it?

Guys really, do pick pockets tell you they're going to rob you?? Drain the oil (put a tag on it that there is no oil in it), Wrap the motor in bags (so if it leaks it's contained), Crate it, seal it, ship it. If your asked what it is thell them its machinery parts or antique car parts. Telling someone your shipping a motor is like telling them your shipping an open oil container! Your best bet is to make sure you have everything buttoned up, follow the "Don't ask, Don't tell" policy.

I buy oil for my jetboat on online all the time, and pay like 12 bucks to have it shipped UPS to my house, they wrap it in like 3 bags and tape each bag shut. If I had to pay "hazardous" UPS charges it would be cheaper to go to the dealer and buy it, but its cheaper online with the shipping than my local Bombardier dealer.

[racerxxx]

the zip it is being shipped from is 71665( Rison, AR) to Harringon Park, NJ (07640). when you said put it in a "tub" do you mean something like the tote things that you can buy at wally world?

I appreciate it!

Jordan

Just did it form your zips with a package dimension of 20X20X20, you didn't say how big the box was but here is what the results were:

UPS Ground By End of Day,
Tuesday
October 6, 2009 79.87 USD*


Days In Transit: 4 Billable Weight:
95.0 lbs.

Ship To: 07640, UNITED STATES
Ship From: 71665, UNITED STATES
Shipment Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Total Shipment Weight: 95 lbs.
Daily Pickup? No Drop-off / Pickup? I will drop off my prepaid package(s)
Rates may vary at retail locations. This is the clincher right here-----OPEN YOUR OWN UPS ACCOUNT ONLINE They're basically telling you "Our retail locations are going to MUG YOU"
Find Locations Destination Type: Residential Number of Packages: 1

[LonesomeTriZ]

I have recieved a few engines in those rubber totes. It worked out great.

[1985BigRed250ES]

what do you guys suggest on packing material to keep the engine from being damaged?

[LonesomeTriZ]

Kittens...