I have 3 major tasks left in the restoration of my 63 series I: 1)
Rebuild/install IRS, 2) Install new interior & 3) rebuild/install
the engine. Everything else (less the chrome) is essentially done.
I plan to have the IRS finished and installed by mid-January. This
leaves me with a rolling car without the engine and interior.
Now, my plan for the engine installation is to use my four post
storage lift and lower the car down to the engine/trans which I
will have blocked up a foot or so underneath the car. I believe I
will not have any problems doing this. I just need to not have the
engine mount brackets installed on the block (or the intake/exhaust
connected either).
I was wondering, with this method of engine installation, can I
fully install the interior and just be carefull lining the shifter
up with the shift boot, or maybe just leave the console out until
the engine is installed ?
Advice/comments please.
Chris–
If I can’t fix it, I’ll fix it so no one can !
Highgate Falls, Vermont, United States
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In reply to a message from manyc sent Fri 9 Dec 2011:
It will work fine, that’s what Wiggles suggested when I did
essentially the same thing last year. Hardest part was
pushing the trans up high enough to get the mounting bolts
installed.
…and have you thermally insulated the bejezzus out of the
tunnel? Not sure what’s best to use but anything is better
than nothing.
Chris, As you already have the console removed for the interior refurbishment, I
would leave it off until the engine is installed.
Larry----- Original Message ----
From: manyc manyc@biotek.com
To: e-type@jag-lovers.org
Sent: Fri, December 9, 2011 8:59:40 AM
Subject: [E-Type] Can my engine be installed with console already installed ?
I have 3 major tasks left in the restoration of my 63 series I: 1)
Rebuild/install IRS, 2) Install new interior & 3) rebuild/install
the engine. Everything else (less the chrome) is essentially done.
I plan to have the IRS finished and installed by mid-January. This
leaves me with a rolling car without the engine and interior.
Now, my plan for the engine installation is to use my four post
storage lift and lower the car down to the engine/trans which I
will have blocked up a foot or so underneath the car. I believe I
will not have any problems doing this. I just need to not have the
engine mount brackets installed on the block (or the intake/exhaust
connected either).
I was wondering, with this method of engine installation, can I
fully install the interior and just be carefull lining the shifter
up with the shift boot, or maybe just leave the console out until
the engine is installed ?
Advice/comments please.
Chris
–
If I can’t fix it, I’ll fix it so no one can !
Highgate Falls, Vermont, United States
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In reply to a message from saabguy sent Fri 9 Dec 2011:
If it were me, I would leave the center console and tunnel
gearbox cover out until after the gearbox is fitted. It is
fairly simple to install the console over the gear shift
lever, and then you don’t have to worry about messing with the
cover and shift boot as you are guiding the engine/gearbox
combo into place–
Kevin Kemper http://jaguaretype.wordpress.com
Auburn, CA, United States
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In reply to a message from manyc sent Fri 9 Dec 2011:
Just make sure to have a helper guide the shifter up through the
boot(s): Otherwisde, you can spear them.
Don’t ask…;)–
The original message included these comments:
I was wondering, with this method of engine installation, can I
fully install the interior and just be carefull lining the shifter
up with the shift boot, or maybe just leave the console out until
the engine is installed ?
–
Paul Wigton, steward to a '60 DKW 1000 SP, Tweety, '63 FHC!
Keenesburg, CO, United States
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In reply to a message from manyc sent Fri 9 Dec 2011:
Chris as said if the console is out–leave it out until. If you do
it the other way do not forget your reverse light leads on the
trans and the heat foam on top of the trans–both easier from the
top once all is in. That said I never remove the seats or console
when removing an engine–but those cars are not under restoration
either.–
The original message included these comments:
I was wondering, with this method of engine installation, can I
fully install the interior and just be carefull lining the shifter
up with the shift boot, or maybe just leave the console out until
the engine is installed ?
–
JCRC SE member JCNA Publications and Authenticity Desk
Columbia SC, United States
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In reply to a message from manyc sent Fri 9 Dec 2011:
Not only did everybody basically agree, they all agreed very
quickly!
I’ll probably dynamat the trans tunnel and fit everthing, carpet
and console. Then take at least the console out. The transmission
cover (mine is the molded plastic one), I will decide what do with
when I get a better look at the reverse light switch wiring.
Thanks for the replies everyone. -Chris–
If I can’t fix it, I’ll fix it so no one can !
Highgate Falls, Vermont, United States
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In reply to a message from manyc sent Fri 9 Dec 2011:
You go ahead and do your dynamat but if you do not put the foam
filler you will regret it. It stops hot air!–
The original message included these comments:
I’ll probably dynamat the trans tunnel and fit everthing, carpet
and console. Then take at least the console out. The transmission
–
JCRC SE member JCNA Publications and Authenticity Desk
Columbia SC, United States
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In reply to a message from manyc sent Fri 9 Dec 2011:
If your tunnel is newly painted, try the
dynamat/coolmat/whatever INSIDE the tunnel. Much better
results I would think!
Lester–
The original message included these comments:
I’ll probably dynamat the trans tunnel and fit everthing, carpet
and console. Then take at least the console out. The transmission
cover (mine is the molded plastic one), I will decide what do with
when I get a better look at the reverse light switch wiring.
Thanks for the replies everyone. -Chris