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Subject:How High?
From:Tom & Phyllis
Date:Wed, 5 Dec 2001 05:46:09 -0600

It's time for me to drop the fuel tank on my Westy to make needed repairs.
Not on a hoist - on the street, with ramps. Mine will raise the vehicle six
inches. There is about a foot of clearance under the van. Is that enough
combined height to drop the tank down and wiggle it out?

Archive postings mention the use of a milk crate in the lowering process so
I suspect there has to be a fair amount of room under there to do this job
properly. I'm trying to anticipate/avoid the irritation of jamming the fuel
tank between frame and  tarmac.

Esteemed list - shade tree division - how high do I need to jack the  car?
Many thanks as always.

Tom in KCMO
82 Westy

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