westinghouse we-6 transportation

[Charlotte1]

Hello
I need to transport a we6 and am wondering if I can lay it over on its back if needed. Besides draining water of course, would this be ok? I've heard that this is ok . Leave the machine back upright for a day before starting it back up.
It would be approx 10 hours of transport.
Thanks

[SIGNGUY]

Should be fine, but not sure how much extra space your saving as they are pretty deep machine and might be less height , just taking off the lid and leaving upright?  not sure but just speculating..

[johnieG]

Ummm....you might want to be sure the compressor is secure to the base of the machine or you will be in for a surprise of an unpleasant sort.    also note that sometimes the rubber isolation/mounting bushings on the compressors base are rotted & will tear loose, oh & some of the compressors used a "tripod" mounting system that used two rubber bushings in the rear & a shock absorbing spring in front... cut some 2x4s to block the compressor so it doesn't pull on its mounts.

[Charlotte1]

Ok. Excellent info. I'm thinking that "removing the lids" idea might be the best. It might be going in my father-in-laws vehicle......don't want any incidents!!!!
Thanks again