25 November 2014

How I packed the crankshaft for shipping...1974 Datsun 160J SSS KP710 Violet Turbo

Thinking of an environmentally friendly way, I went to my local plumber store and got these...



a portion of 21.5 inches long pvc 6-inch diameter stormwater drainage pipe with end caps after measuring the width and length of the crankshaft to be about 5.5inch and 21 inch respectively...

Oil the crank...spread all over the surface where possible...



Next to cling wrap the entire crank with your kitchen's favourite wrap...




Now to roll the crank up length-wise with some more cardboard to take the slack in the cylinder...










After a good somewhat firm fit is achieved, slot the entire cylinder down and cut two pieces of foam and buffer each end...





Cap both ends and all is left is to tape it up good with some good tape...I need to buy some!



Next to find a good sturdy rectangular cardboard box that will house this cylinder and fill up spaces with newspaper or any other lightweight filler material.

I must remember to write address of sender and addressee with details of the proposed work on a piece of note to be attached on the cylinder before packing it up and heading to my favourite courier agent. Cheers!

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