Mail Archive Search: <+subject:/^(?:^\s*(re|sv|fwd|fw)[\[\]\d]*[:>-]+\s*)*I\s+don\'t\s+know\s+jack$ing$\s*$/>

Results:

References: [ +subject:/^(?:^\s*(re|sv|fwd|fw)[\[\]\d]*[:>-]+\s*)*I\s+don\'t\s+know\s+jack$ing$\s*$/: 17 ]

Total 17 documents matching your query.

1. I don't know jack(ing) (score: 1): Author: Tim Holt <holtt@nacse.org>; Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2002 22:34:05 -0700; Just tried jacking up my Midget to try it (the jack) out. Noticed at full extension I only had the rear tire about 1/4" off the ground, yet the front wheel was much much higher. How does one get the; /html/mgs/2002-10/msg00673.html (7,623 bytes)
2. Re: I don't know jack(ing) (score: 1): Author: "Telewest $PH$" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>; Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 09:33:44 +0100; Very few people jack the whole of one side unless they are *certain* of the condition of the saills, on an MGB at least. /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.te; /html/mgs/2002-10/msg00675.html (8,250 bytes)
3. Re: I don't know jack(ing) (score: 1): Author: Don Malling <dmallin@attglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 07:49:31 -0400; Where is a good place to jack the front on an MGB (with sill problems). I plan to put the jack stands under the rear axle, but not so sure on the front. Jack on the front cross member? Put some wood; /html/mgs/2002-10/msg00676.html (8,714 bytes)
4. Re: I don't know jack(ing) (score: 1): Author: "Telewest $PH$" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>; Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 14:06:15 +0100; I jack under the centre of the front cross-member if I want to lift the whole front or the spring pans if I just want to raise one wheel. When under the cross-member I make sure the rear tongue of th; /html/mgs/2002-10/msg00678.html (8,787 bytes)
5. Re: I don't know jack(ing) (score: 1): Author: Ajhsys@aol.com; Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 10:36:19 EDT; - - - - - - - - - - Early Midgets only have one jack hole per side, so you kinda have to lift the entire side, IF you are using the original jack. I bought a cheep scissors jack that will fit under a; /html/mgs/2002-10/msg00679.html (8,615 bytes)
6. Re: I don't know jack(ing) (score: 1): Author: Ajhsys@aol.com; Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 10:36:18 EDT; - - - - - - - - - - - - Have your GF sit on the front wing (fender) whilst jacking. ;-) Well, it might work! Allen Hefner Phila. Region SCCA Rally Steward '77 MG Midget '75 MG Midget (The Project) '9; /html/mgs/2002-10/msg00680.html (8,412 bytes)
7. Re: I don't know jack(ing) (score: 1): Author: Tim Holt <holtt@nacse.org>; Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 10:00:28 -0700; This had crossed my mind :^) /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive; /html/mgs/2002-10/msg00683.html (8,860 bytes)
8. Re: I don't know jack(ing) (score: 1): Author: Don Malling <dmallin@attglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 18:42:16 -0400; Any reason not to jack under the rear differential housing and then use the jack stands under the rear wheel spring/axle? Just thought I'd check. Don /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool; /html/mgs/2002-10/msg00690.html (9,823 bytes)
9. RE: I don't know jack(ing) (score: 1): Author: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>; Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 16:15:44 -0700; I normally use a large roll around jack under the diff housing. You must take care to cup the housing and not damage the rear steel cover on the later assembly. The housing will hold the weight of t; /html/mgs/2002-10/msg00696.html (10,252 bytes)
10. Re: I don't know jack(ing) (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 22:28:00 -0500; I drive the front wheels on to a pair of 1" thick boards. The extra inch allows my floor/trolley jack to get under the cross member. (A 45 deg bevel on the boards makes it easier to drive up.) Bob Do; /html/mgs/2002-10/msg00710.html (8,875 bytes)
11. RE: I don't know jack(ing) (score: 1): Author: Eugene Balinski <eugeneb@nni.com>; Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 23:40:28 -0300; This is very true ! My 80 B was damaged in just such a fashion at a classic car repair & restoration garage that SHOULD have known better. I was not happy. My advice is not to use the cross member to; /html/mgs/2002-10/msg00714.html (8,737 bytes)
12. Re: I don't know jack(ing) (score: 1): Author: "Telewest $PH$" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>; Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2002 09:09:59 +0100; So do all MGBs, which was why I made the point! the the /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive; /html/mgs/2002-10/msg00721.html (8,976 bytes)
13. Re: I don't know jack(ing) (score: 1): Author: "Telewest $PH$" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>; Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2002 09:18:51 +0100; Only carefully and *immediately* before placing axle stands closer to the wheels. Jacking under the diff does put much more strain on the axle casing than when it is on its wheels. /// or try http://; /html/mgs/2002-10/msg00722.html (8,515 bytes)
14. Re: I don't know jack(ing) (score: 1): Author: "Telewest $PH$" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>; Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2002 09:16:15 +0100; You jest, they are taking all the weight and force of that corner when crashing over bumps! I would never jack under the chassis rails, there is nothing for the jack to 'lock on' to unlike the rear e; /html/mgs/2002-10/msg00723.html (9,120 bytes)
15. Re: I don't know jack(ing) (score: 1): Author: Ajhsys@aol.com; Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2002 14:30:46 EDT; - - - - - - - - - - - I put the scissors jack in the boot. It is smaller than the original jack in the Midget. I use the 3-ton floor jack in the garage! I've been toying with the idea of trying to ja; /html/mgs/2002-10/msg00735.html (8,380 bytes)
16. Re: I don't know jack(ing) (score: 1): Author: "mgamgb" <mgamgb@ihug.co.nz>; Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2002 08:25:39 +1300; It would seem to me that the simplest solution is to use block of wood under the base of the jack. Gives you the extra height that you need, plus extra bearing area on grass or soft ground, and not; /html/mgs/2002-10/msg00737.html (8,037 bytes)
17. Re: I don't know jack(ing) (score: 1): Author: JAMES SCHULTE <schultejim@prodigy.net>; Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2002 17:40:37 -0700 (PDT); Your such a kidder. JIm 69C 70B I've been /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive; /html/mgs/2002-10/msg00755.html (8,073 bytes)

Current List: 1 - 17
Page: [1]