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Subject:Re: Engine Removal. Van Height Double Check Please
From:Neil N
Date:Sat, 23 Sep 2017 14:49:17 -0700

Actually, its occurred to me that I could use a stock jack at each
side of van to level it out. With each taking a little weight, I
should be able to keep the van stable.

Neil.

On 9/23/17, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote:
>>
>> fabricating new engine mount brackets for the diesel carrier bars so
>> once I align the engine with the body, 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.
>
> Yrs,
> d
>

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Neil n

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