Anybody know the combined weight of a series 1 4.2 XK engine and gearbox? I need to move one and wonder if it will go in the back of my Mondeo hatchback. Or will I end up wheelying down the road? Not even sure the tailgate will open wide enough to get the engine in hanging on my engine crane?
Thanks, Paul.
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#2 Re: Engine weight
Hi Paul.....have a look here viewtopic.php?t=459 its a long unit....are you looking to move it without seperating engine gearbox....Steve
Steve
69 S2 2+2 (just sold) ..Realm C type replica, 1960 xk150fhc
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#3 Re: Engine weight
Okay thanks. I don't think even the 'Mighty Mondeo' will cope with 750lbs in her boot. Looks like a need to hire a truck of some sort.
Thanks, Paul.
Thanks, Paul.
1965 Series 1 FHC
1976 Lotus Esprit
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Do you have a tow bar....or a friend with one....you could hire a trailer
Steve
69 S2 2+2 (just sold) ..Realm C type replica, 1960 xk150fhc
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#5 Re: Engine weight
No I'm afraid I don't. I tried driving with a trailer once, it didn't go well
1965 Series 1 FHC
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Hi,
I hired a van with enough headroom to get the crane & engine into the back. £50 for the day. Split the g/box off though.
I hired a van with enough headroom to get the crane & engine into the back. £50 for the day. Split the g/box off though.
Richard
Previous owner and restorer of a S1 3.8 FHC Opalescent Golden Sand with Tan Trim 889504 (now sold and headed for Athens)
Previous owner and restorer of a S1 3.8 FHC Opalescent Golden Sand with Tan Trim 889504 (now sold and headed for Athens)
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#7 Re: Engine weight
I have a feeling something like that's been done before....
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1993 Lancia Delta HF integrale Evo II
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Very good Simon.....on a practical note very important to make sure that once in the van it is secured down and can't fall over or move during transit. A rapid sideways movement while cornering could precipitate very unpredictable van behaviour as well as damaging the engine...
Julian the E-type man
1962 FHC
1966 MGB....fab little car too
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1966 MGB....fab little car too
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