Thread: 1.6l Engine Hoist Points

By the way. Gearbox number has no suffix. Is that correct?

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Mc
Hi
i had a look at the new James Taylor book on 80" models
and it says

1952 Gearboxes (I guess start with)
2610-0001 RHD
2613-0001 LHD


1951's start with a 1
1953 start with a 3

So I think its a 1952 era Gear Box


cheers

Stuart

Originally Posted by McBrain283

By the way. Gearbox number has no suffix. Is that correct?

IMG_20241030_170902.jpg

Mc
Hi
i had a look at the new James Taylor book on 80" models
and it says

1952 Gearboxes (I guess start with)
2610-0001 RHD
2613-0001 LHD


1951's start with a 1
1953 start with a 3

So I think its a 1952 era Gear Box


cheers

Nobby

Originally Posted by McBrain283

By the way. Gearbox number has no suffix. Is that correct?

IMG_20241030_170902.jpg

Originally Posted by McBrain283

I will soon be ready to lift the engine and gearbox out.

What are the recommended hoist points to lift it on an engine crane? I'm guessing best to use a strap around it rather than a bolted connection, but want to make sure it's not going to roll-over on me!

For me putting a strap around an engine to lift it out would just about guarantee it would roll over and probably break more than just you! Lifting anything heavy should ensure that the centre of gravity is kept well below the attachment lifting points, unless using a frame designed to lift from the bottom.
The attachment point should also be such that it cannot slip or fall off, ie; bolted on, or a closed hook or shackle.
Have a look at some options here:

engine lifting bracket - Google Search

Can't help you with the gearbox number.

Originally Posted by McBrain283

I will soon be ready to lift the engine and gearbox out.

What are the recommended hoist points to lift it on an engine crane? I'm guessing best to use a strap around it rather than a bolted connection, but want to make sure it's not going to roll-over on me!

Not a recommended solution but.....

I usually use 'Telstra' rope, several loops, round the manifold or whatever brackets are high up on the engine.
This method was recently used on a Land Rover 6-cylinder engine without issue.
Don't put any part of yourself between the engine & the ground and keep an eye on the rope.

I made a frame for moving engines around and I use 'Telstra' rope on this as well.


Colin

Originally Posted by McBrain283

By the way. Gearbox number has no suffix. Is that correct?

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yep, car is 1952 so that sounds right for the gearbox.

I was concerned about ordering the correct parts for the gearbox rebuild. Some suppliers don't specifically call-out series 1. I think that gears, seals, bearings are the same as later series 2? Does no suffix mean it is Suffix A? Suffix 'nothing'?

Thank you for the responses on engine lifting.

Looks like I need to ID suitable bolts into the block for attachment of lifting chain.

Thank you

Managed to do it with straps around the manifolds

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Gearbox out too

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