For those who don't know what my lathe looks like here is one I found on the net of the same model:
Also I noticed this image shows the lifting plate


Height of centres 6.1/2" (165MM)
Between centres 40" (1016MM)
Swing over bed 13" (330MM)
Swing over cross slide 8" (203MM)
Swing in gap 19" (483MM)
Spindle speeds 30-2500 RPM
Spindle bore 1.5/8" (28.4MM)
Tail Stock NO. 3 MORSE TAPER
Quick change gearbox IMPERIAL/METRIC/MOD/DP
Gap piece casting 5.3/8" (137MM)
Gap in front of face plate 4.1/2" (115MM)
Bed type DOUBLE VEE
Input 380/420/3/50 AC 5 HP APPROX
Pitch of lead screw 4 TPI
3 jaw chuck 8" (203MM)
Tool post 4 WAY
Dials DUAL
Length 6'8" (2.03M)
Width 3' (914MM)
Height 4' (1.22M)
Nett weight approx. 15 CWTS (762 KGS)