<VV> Jacking the Power Train

[Michael Kovacs]

I always jack my LMs up on one side to get both tires up. I use a 2 foot 2x4 and put it about 1/2 way down the rocker with a bias to the rear. If you have rotted rockers, this is NOT a good idea. I'm sure someone will have a horror story about doing this, but I've been doing this since '65 and never a problem.
 
MIKE KOVACS



----- Original Message ----
From: Dave Thompson <dave.thompson at verizon.net>
To: Virtual Vairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 11:32:14 AM
Subject: <VV> Jacking the Power Train

OK guys,

I started this whole thing. I have and will continue to jack up the rear of
my EM one side at a time. I went to Harbor Freight tools and got four of the
small 3-ton jack stands (about $12 a pair).  My larger 6-ton ones are just
too tall and when I jacked up the car enough to get one under it I ended up
lifting the front wheel too. Ever see a Corvair on two side wheels? That
scared me.



Someone suggested using ramps. I tried my old red metal ramps but they were
too tall and hit the body before the tires engaged the ramp.



SOMEWHERE, I thought I read about using a 2X4 across the car to lift both
wheels at the same time. Anyone hear about that? 




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