Jaguar project rear axle

Of coarse every problem has at least one solution involving a hammer.

It is just a simple matter of selecting the correct one for the job.

Rear axle housing for Salisbury with all the feathers and bones removed.

Last week I brought over the box of parts I had received, and the disc brake assemblies to make sure everything would fit back together. 

I got all new bearings and seals. Should be good for another 60 years.

Jaguar project rear axle

Jaguar Wednesday visit to Advanced Driveline. We went through the parts of 3 axles to see what can be used. Made an inventory of all the bearings, seals, and gaskets that need to be ordered.

Rear Axles on forklift

Third axle is on the bench in the back.

Best set of gears.

The ring is 49 tooth, and the pinion is 13 making for a 3.769230769 or rounding up to 3.77 ratio.

So the car is still layed up in the garage waiting for parts. Advanced driveline is going to clean and prepare check everything. So once I get the parts, I should be well on the way to getting on the road.

Jaguar project rear axle

Rear axle out of the car and taken to Advance Driveline.

Roller bearing in left axle completely gone.

Axle housing damaged beyond repair. Cracked and warped.

Timpken tapered bearing outer race in 3 pieces. Offerings for the alter of the goddess of speed.

Obtained an XK120 rear end from Tom Curren at Coventry Classics. Dropped it off at Advance Driveline and I treated Tom to lunch.

Now it is just a matter of time and money to get a rebuilt rear end back in the Jaguar.

Jaguar project at home

Installed the license plate and backup light. Had to drill some holes in the boot.

I pulled the rear axle and brought it to Advanced drivelines to replace the noisy axle bearings. I had to pull the tail pipes. The right pipe came out of the muffler, but the left one was more stubborn, so I pulled the muffler exposing the 'quieter' modification to the exhaust system.
I have not heard back from the shop yet, so I will have to give them a call Monday. They did not know if they had the parts, so if they can't get them, I will have to order from XKS unlimited.

Jaguar at All British Car show

More Award pictures

All British Car show

Giving Evelyn her first ride since she was a little kid.

Jaguar at All Britshish Car show

Award

 First time out and got 3rd Place in Modified British Class.

Boot

 Got the boot lid at 6 PM the night before. If I had not gotten it, I would not have made the show.  Installed the license plate, still have to install the reverse and plate light.

Show wheels

 I had taken off the go wheels, and installed the show wheels in anticipation of getting the boot lid installed.

Mead Garden

 Some of the other cars starting to show up for the show. I got there fairly early.

Spot the air filter.

 Some people wondered why it was in the British modified class, while others spotted the K&N air filter an surmised there were some modifications that disqualified her from being with her sister XK's.

Competition.

 Some of the other cars in she was competing with. I never did open the bonnet. Still a bit of a mess under there. Need to do a lot of clean up.

Shade

 Everyone loved the colour/paint job.

Venue

 Very nice venue for a car show. Beautiful weather, could not ask for a better day.

Another award!

Adding to the Jaguar vanity wall. This article in the Jagwire December 2010 page 10.

Jaguar Project test drive

Put in chrome trim around the cockpit. The rear part was the most difficult due to the sharp curve. I still need to do something to clean up the joint. I used pop-rivets to securely fasten.

Magnolia park by Lake Apopka. Notice there is no snow, about 80 degrees farenheit.

Another no snow springtime picture.