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Discussion in '348/355' started by Gary Logan, Jun 16, 2012.

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  1. Gary Logan

    Gary Logan Karting

    Dec 19, 2009
    54
    West Vancouver, BC
    Full Name:
    Gary Logan
    #1 Gary Logan, Jun 16, 2012
    Purchased and installed my mid-range lift this week, BendPak MD 6XP, 46 inch lift so lots of room for engine clearance. Works very well. Two questions, given the proximity of the lifting locations on the side of the vehicle, once the engine weight is released from the car, so supported with the dolly, is there potential for the car to tip forward? When working in the engine bay, detailing, I was thinking of supporting the front of the car with a wooden 2X6 frame to ensure the car is stable but concerned that the car might tip immediately once the engine weight is removed?

    Second question, I am going to make a dolly out of plywood, laminate two pieces of 3/4 inch plywood with four 6 inch casters. It looks to me as though the dolly should be about 36 X 30 inches to accommodate rolling the engine out. Is this size adequate?

    Thank you
     
  2. KJB355

    KJB355 Karting

    Apr 4, 2006
    154
    Chicago
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    Kenneth Brom
    #2 KJB355, Jun 17, 2012
    In the middle of practically the same setup as you. No, the car won't tip forward. I had 3 guys positioned because I had the exact same concern as you. No problem - car is / was perfectly stable.

    I sized my dolly to be basically the size of the footprint of the engine.
     
  3. sws4re

    sws4re Formula Junior

    Jan 28, 2006
    281
    Olathe Ks
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    Scott Sweat
    #3 sws4re, Jun 18, 2012
    I unhooked everything then put the wheels back on, rolled it as far back on the lift that I could get it. Then lifted the car off with no problems. As was said it was stable at full lift.
     

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