Hello fellow V12 enthusiasts.

Yesterday I *finally* (with the kind assistance of another member of the forum here, also named Brad) was able to get the engine/transmission out of Ginger. Today I mostly did some cleanup of the engine compartment, and now work will get started in earnest on the engine.

Although I have a few things to do first (like moving the torque converter over to the transmission and pulling some of the accessories, intakes etc.) before I mount it on the engine stand, I am soon going to need a head puller.

I've seen a few posts about someone that has one he rents out, but that person may not be active on the forums any more. I'm in Virginia. If there is anyone nearby that has a head puller (the full plate thing, not the small pieces) please message me directly. I don't want to make one myself, nor do I fancy paying $520 for the one I see on e-bay.

Thanks!

 

Are you a member of the Jaguar Club of North America? They have a tool loan program including a V12 head puller. Just have to pay for shipping and a deposit until you return the tool. Worth joining either way imo.

someone also had a set of plans for the tool if you wanted to have a local machine shop help make one.

https://www.jcna.com/tool-loan