Not sure if you're asking about technique or carriers.  Technique-wise,
build a small pallet that's an inch or so longer than the engine and an inch
or so wider than the engine.  Wrap the engine well with plastic and tie or
strap the engine to the pallet.  Build a sturdy cardboard box with a
more-or-less "cut-out" bottom that you staple to the pallet.

Carrier-wise, I've shipped and engine via Amtrak fairly cheaply, though not
all Amtrak stations have the equipment to handle cargo.  Heck, they might
not even do it anymore.
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Tom Young                       '81 Vanagon
Lafayette, CA 94549         '82 Westfalia
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Roger Reynolds" <Rogerspace2@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2004 5:43 PM
Subject: Best way to ship long block?

> Hi all,
>
> Can anyone point me in the right direction for shipping an air-cooled long
> block from TX to VA?
>
> Thanks,
> Roger
> '89 Westy