engine cans

[2deuce]

Will the 6.2/6.5 engine CAN also hold a SB chevy gas engine?

 

[ryan77]

yes

 

[2deuce]

Thanks. Will a big block also fit? I can't say why I'm asking or I might get dinged for it. I have a bunch of cans some empty and some with hmmwv 6.2's in them.

 

[Recovry4x4]

It will fit as well but not with a supercharger.

 

[detroitdiesel4x4]

disregard my lack of knowledge and answer me what an engine can is?

 

[DieselBob]

The military stores and ships their engines in metal shipping containers that are commonly referred to as cans.

 

[detroitdiesel4x4]

Thanks Bob! They look pretty nifty...be nice to have a few around the garage just to store random junk in.

 

[2deuce]

They are heavy. I don't know the weight and I'm not good at guessing. Does anyone know the weight of a 6.2 and a multifuel can?

 

[Recovry4x4]

6.2 can is about 500# and a multi can 1200#.

 

[swbradley1]

Holy cow! No wonder my backhoe was straining to lift the engine and can off the back of JW's truck last year when we got home.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Yup, engine and can come in right in the 3000# range.

 

[militarytrucks.com]

We have converted two of our engine cans into engine test stands.
A big block chevy will fit in them. Be warned. Once the seal is broken, and the nitrogen is released from the can. They will condensate over time, and fill with water.
This can ruin a perfectly good engine.

The tinny rattle is the starter bendix hitting the flex plate, caused by a weak spring.
http://youtu.be/tT3-Fq6hZc8

 

[2deuce]

I bought a multifuel and the can was about half full of water, talk about heavy. The engine was for parts.

 

[Recovry4x4]

I bought a multifuel and the can was about half full of water, talk about heavy. The engine was for parts.

With that said, let me remind the younger folk. The cans do have drain plugs.