<VV> Safety Reminder> Engine removal without disassembly
BBRT
chsadek at adelphia.net
Mon May 8 10:41:10 EDT 2006
I find 6" x 6" blocks are better than jack stands on dirt, including jack
stands on wood to spread load. I also place removed tire/wheels under car to
provide safety margin...
Chuck S
BBRT
----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank DuVal" <corvairduval at cox.net>
> It can be done. Lots of wood blocks and keep your mind on saftey when
> jacking. I made many wooden jack blocks by (adjust for common metric
> lumber sizes) using scraps of wood. 2"x 6" set vertically like floor
> joists with 1" or 2" x whatever as the horizontal base and top. > Remember
> saftey anytime the car is off the ground.
>
> We lost a 17 year old high school senior last week when his car fell on
> him at home.
>
> No "cinder" blocks. CMU's in current lingo. They disintergrate at bad
> times.
>
> Frank DuVal
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