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RE: Gearbox filler plug?

To: Michael Burdick <burdick@abacus.mc.duke.edu>
Subject: RE: Gearbox filler plug?
From: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 11:36:48 -0400 ()
Jeff McNeal wrote:

> > Problem -- Spitfires and ramps don't mix.  You'll scrape the front or rear
> > valance.
> 
On Tue, 25 Apr 2000, Michael Burdick wrote:

> Ramps with extensions for low ground clearance cars exist - I have a
> set and my Mk3 with lowered suspension goes up on them (and back
> down!) with no problem....

...and sometimes a length of 2 x 6 preceding the ramp will be enough
"extra" to avoid clearance problems.

--Andy

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