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#1 3.8 Lifting Point
Posted: Fri May 08, 2009 10:45 am
by neil4444
Hi,
I'm in the process of disassembling my 62 3.8 OTS and am about to remove the engine. However there don't appear to be any lifting points or lifting straps. The service manual suggest that Jaguar used a special tool (Churchill engine lifting plate). Can anyone advise please ?
Many thanks,
Neil
#2
Posted: Fri May 08, 2009 11:05 am
by Heuer
Neil
You should have two chromed lifting hoops between the cam covers.
The Jaguar tool is a load balancer and really not required providing you have an proper engine crane. e.g.:
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/categ ... ine-stands
#3
Posted: Fri May 08, 2009 11:19 am
by neil4444
Hi David,
Thanks for photo. Unfortunately my car doesn't have those hoops fitted. Might nip down the breakers and see if I can find some.
Neil
#4
Posted: Fri May 08, 2009 11:32 am
by daverawle
Neil,
For what it's worth; the lifting brackets were fitted from Aug '64 on.
Dave
#5
Posted: Fri May 08, 2009 11:37 am
by neil4444
Do you know if they're also fitted on more recent vehicles such as the XJ ?
#6
Posted: Fri May 08, 2009 11:55 am
by daverawle
neil4444 wrote:Do you know if they're also fitted on more recent vehicles such as the XJ ?
Neil,
Martin Robey lists them:
C23607 ?12.14 ea
Ideally, you also need the matching/longer studs: C23609 ?5.20 ea
Dave
#7
Posted: Fri May 08, 2009 12:54 pm
by neil4444
Thanks David,
Have just ordered from Robeys.