Gary_Ash Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 The engine from the 1930 Dictator (Model 53), which I picked up on Long Island, took the next part of its journey to Australia. The fuel pump had been a casualty in getting the engine moved and loaded from its old home, so I got a replacement built at Then and Now Automotive in Weymouth, Mass. They do very good work. They did not have a Stewart-Warner pump but they did put together an AC version with the correct actuator arm. It looks like new. With that, and all of the paperwork in place, I hauled the engine to a specialized crating company in Wilmington, Mass., so that they could build a custom crate using heat-treated wood that meets international shipping specifications. You can't ship overseas in just any old crate!They used their forklift to get the 600 lb engine out of my trailer, then put it on a pallet temporarily while they build the crate. The old fuel pump and new one will go into the crate, as the fuel pump position leaves it exposed to damage if mounted on the engine. In a couple of days they'll have the crate built. Then the shipping company will come to get it and put it in a container for the 31-day sea voyage to Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdon Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Just gotta know- what the heck is this costing? I know that is none of my business but just gotta know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary_Ash Posted September 5, 2013 Author Share Posted September 5, 2013 When all of the bills come in, I'll try to post a review. It isn't cheap, but at least it involves shipping a good engine, not a junker. So where else do you find a rare 1930 Studebaker engine for an Australian car? The cost won't be a whole lot worse than shipping across the U.S., though the special crating does add to the cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowtown Commander Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Thanks for taking the time to help a Studebaker owner out --- Great Job Gary!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lark Parker Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 You need to ship it upside down so that it will be right side up when it gets to Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbk Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 .Before spending all this money on shipping,please check the fit.I believe this engine will not be easily adapted to the intended car!Robert Kapteyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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