Raise the rear of the car by placing the floor jack under the frame cross
member (just behind the diff.). Not the diff.
Len Lubbers | '79 Spitfire | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
http://www3.sympatico.ca/lubbers
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Hobson" <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>
To: "Spitfires mailing list" <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2001 5:56 AM
Subject: Oiling trunnions + jacking up
I'm sure this is a silly question for many of you, but how do I oil the
trunnions through the grease nipple, do I need a special attachment on my
grease(oil) gun so that it seals round the grease nipple and the pressure
depresses the nipple?
Also another, probably silly, question. I have had trouble jacking my
car up before in that it is awkward jacking up one side of the car and
then the other alternately(twisting chassis, takes ages etc). Is it
possible to jack it up at the back at the differential? Is the diff
strong enough, is it safe to do etc? Any other hints?
Also, I am looking for a reasonable pair of chrome rear horse shoe trim,
if any of you UK listers have a pair that are surplas to requirements I
would be interested in buying them.
cheers
John
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