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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by Gary Logan, Jun 16, 2012.

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  1. Gary Logan

    Gary Logan Karting

    Dec 19, 2009
    54
    West Vancouver, BC
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    Gary Logan
    #1 Gary Logan, Jun 16, 2012
    Just installed my new BenPak mid lift in preparation for doing a major in a couple of months. Noting the location of the four jack-points on the car, I am wondering if, once the engine is released and supported by the dolly under the engine etc. will there be the possibility of the car tipping forward. I would hope that is not the case, once the engine is rolled out I would support the nose with a wooden frame to ensure that it does not move as I detail the engine bay. Can anyone comment.

    Lastly, I was going to fabricated of dolly 36 X 30 inches of two chunks of 3/4 inch plywood and 6 inch casters. Does this seem an appropriate size, height wise it seems to work
     
  2. ronrob

    ronrob Formula Junior

    Jan 15, 2007
    395
    Var, S.E. France
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    Ronald Brown
    #2 ronrob, Jun 17, 2012
    Hi Gary,

    Since I used the two jack method I should not comment on the possibility of the car tipping forward other than to say that blocking the nose would seem a wise precaution.

    For my major I made up a dolly measuring 30" by 24" but, as I did not have a lift (two jack method) the dimensions, particularly the width, were critical so that I could have the best access to the chassis bolts.
    If I undertand correctly you just need to know if 36 X 30 is big enough.........so, you have my answer.

    All the best for the job!

    Ron
     
  3. Mowgli

    Mowgli Formula Junior

    Feb 28, 2009
    435
    Bristol, CT
    #3 Mowgli, Jun 17, 2012
    I am more concerned with the fact you are going to be doing a major on the car without knowing anything about lifting vehicles despite having your own lift.
     
  4. saw1998

    saw1998 F1 Veteran

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    #4 saw1998, Jun 18, 2012
    Obtaining information and asking the right questions is how accidents are prevented. Especially the first time a particular maintenance technique is tried. The entire engine and its supporting sub-frame assembly must be removed (i.e., dropped down from the car) in order to perform a 30K major service on an F355. This involves special considerations and safety precautions.
     
  5. ronrob

    ronrob Formula Junior

    Jan 15, 2007
    395
    Var, S.E. France
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    Ronald Brown
    #5 ronrob, Jun 18, 2012

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