About 20 years ago I remember seeing a magazine article about a kit that was
used in developing countries where journeyman mechanics could not possibly
afford a hoist/lift. They had a couple of rails looking much like big skate
blades; flat on the bottom and curving up on one end. Each rail had two big
brackets sticking up from the flat section. The mechanic put the rails under
the car (laterally) and then jacked up each corner, removed the wheel and
bolted the appropriate rail bracket onto the hub. Once up in the air, looking
very much like a sled with the skis on sideways, the car was just rolled onto
its side. Apparently two people could do it with ease and one with practice.
I guess the fluids had to be drained from the engine before rolling, but I
recall thinking that would be a very nice setup for working on the underside
of the car in cleanup and big jobs where an hour or so to lift the machine
would be justifiable.
Mark Hooper
1972 TR6
-----Original Message-----
From: triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of spook01@comcast.net
Sent: February 22, 2012 11:38 AM
To: Dave1massey@cs.com; triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [TR] Working under your car.
Absolutely! Merely find five large people to roll your car over on its back.
Later, the upper parts can be repaired without any danger after rolling it
back over!
Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone
----- Reply message -----
From: Dave1massey@cs.com
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: [TR] Working under your car.
Date: Wed, Feb 22, 2012 10:02
In a message dated 2/22/2012 8:35:40 AM Central Standard Time,
spook01@comcast.net writes:
>
> Working under your car "is a dangerous practice".
> Remember: for your own good! Stay OUT from under your car.
>
A much better practice is to roll the car over on its side and then you can
not only save your life but your back, too.
Dave
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