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Subject:Re: Engine Removal. Van Height Double Check Please
From:Neil N
Date:Sat, 23 Sep 2017 10:55:42 -0700

On 9/23/17, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote:

>> ....... I want as little body movement as possible.

>
> You'll do better with that if you have it on stands all around, instead of
> those big squishy springs. 1/8" or better plate a foot square would do
> nicely I would think.

Right. Wondered about that. I guess even entering exiting driver door
might shift things. Hmmm...... more logistics. When using jack stands
I always support the van with blocks as back up support. I could at
least tack weld jack stand feet to plate steel. 1' square per jack
should keep it from sinking into dirt over time.

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Neil n

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