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Subject:Re: Engine Removal. Van Height Double Check Please
From:Stephen Grisanti
Date:Sat, 23 Sep 2017 17:55:13 -0400

Some folks level/steady at campsites this way.

Stephen

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> On Sep 23, 2017, at 5:49 PM, Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> 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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