<VV> How High Should It Be?

[kevin nash]

Bob- Although I have not removed a gas tank on an FC, I have replaced the gas tank on my early turbo.The height that I needed to jack my car to get the tank to clear on the way out ended up being the sameheight needed for me to lay on my back comfortably with enough room to work. I know I didnt come closeto maxing out my jack stands when doing the job.Kevin Nash
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> Date: Sat, 29 Oct 2011 20:44:14 -0400
> From: Vairtec Corporation <Vairtec at optonline.net>
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> Have to remove the gas tank from my Rampside (1963, 1st-design manual shifter).
> 
> Have to do this on my garage floor.  I have done it previously, but 
> have had a lift available.  Not this time.
> 
> So I have to jack up the truck and put it on jack 
> stands.  Question:  How high does the truck need to be to ensure that 
> I can get the tank out?  I know that these FC tanks kinda drop down 
> and move rearward in the removal process, and I don't want to reach 
> the floor before I have cleared the truck.
> 
> So -- do ordinary jack stands provide enough clearance?  Or do I need 
> to be looking for a taller alternative?
> 
> --Bob
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