Need your guys help on a KA question

[Twinchy]

Sorry i would have tried using the search button but i didnt have time to be looking a topic on this.But my is, is it possible for a couple of guys to pick up a KA24DE motor off the floor and put it in a truck. i dont know if the transmission is with it either. or would i need a cherry picker for that ?And am not stealing seombodys motor......because my friend has had his KA motor sitting in a parking lot structure in a apt. building. and i guess the lanlord wants him to get it out of there or he will throw it away. he has until friday to get it out of there.So he asked if i wanted it and i was like sure its for free right. so if you guys could help me out i would appreciate thanksRichard

[skylinedreams]

It took three people to lift a ka24 when I bought one. It was really hard to do but it can be done. but if it has the transmission atached I would count on moving it with out a cherry picker.

[Chingon]

transmission is not that heavy and it could help you pick it up better. I say take at least 4 guys..

[biggie]

Motor alone 2 people is possible, but I've only done it with another guy who is kinda large and myself. So size of the people is a factor. I'd say 3 people shouldn't be too bad.

If transmission is on it, take it off. A transmission is a single person job, maybe 2 if its auto (those are heavy).

[Twinchy]

not to sound like a tough guy but me and my friends are pretty strong guys....but judging by your guys info it sounds like it could be done..ill try to get 5 of my friends just in case. the more the merrier right.thanks guys ill let you know what happens after tonight

[silencer.1]

With transmission it'll weight about 500lbs. 400 minus transmission.

[Twinchy]

it only took three of us to load it and unload it off the truck with the transmission on. that was one heavy mo fo

[biggie]

it only took three of us to load it and unload it off the truck with the transmission on. that was one heavy mo fo

Yes they are. 5-speed transmission is probably only about 60lbs, but the engine with all the accessories should be 450 or so. Iron ain't nuttin to fawk wit.