How to Unpack a New Engine

Unpacking a new engine can be very exciting. New engines can come in many different packaging materials, and can be delivered in many different ways. If picking up the new engine individually an engine lift will be needed as the engine will be heavy and using a engine lift will eliminate the chance of dropping the enigine.

1. Unload the engine from the vehicle safely using a hoist or an engine lift.


2. Look over the engine while it is still somewhat off of the ground, and begin determining what will need to be taken off to unpack the new engine. Once the engine is on the ground and unloaded from the hoist, it will not be able to be picked up to get any of the packaging material out from under it.


3. Slowly start to remove the new engine; it will most likely be in a crate or on a pallet, so a hammer or screwdriver may be needed to remove the wood.


4. Remove foam or plastic wrap slowly as well after the wood has been removed. Do not pull or tug on the plastic as it could be wrapped around something on the new engine and something could be damaged.


5. Look over the new engine and all of its parts to make sure they are all in order and they were not damaged on the delivery or on the way home. It is important to buy insurance if it is being shipped so that if something happens it can be replaced at no cost to the buyer. If there is any damage, contact the seller immediately.