>At 06:37 PM 11/20/01 -0800, Bill Babcock wrote:
>>And I really don't know why people say
>>lifts get rarely used by hobbyist mechanics, but I've heard it
often
>>enough to hesitate.
>
>Perhaps that is because the typical hobbyist mechanic is not a
racer. My
>race car just about lives up in the air on my 2 poster.
>
>No doubt about it, I would not enjoy preparing the racer for each
event
>without the lift. Changing fluids, touching every nut and bolt on
the
>suspension, repacking wheel bearings, brakes, etc. All done
standing
>up. ;-)
Which is the exact reason we're looking to get a hoist. As many
cars as we have (No comments here Henry..!) I don't look forward
to the idea of having to use hydraulic jacks and jack stands all
the time. Also, I think you get a better perspective of whats
happening on the underside of the car while its on a lift.
Although I doubt that would have helped Henry to much in
identifying a weakened crank....! ;)
Brad
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