In a message dated 10/21/98 4:00:40 PM !!!First Boot!!!,
renevm@support.neth.hp.com writes:
> Hi Chris.
>
> My concern of jacking the car would be less than driving it.
>
> I hope you understand what I mean.
>
> And: MG advised the customers in the '60s not to use the standard
> jackingpoint after a few years of car usage: it would weaken fast.
>
> In your case I suggest not even to think of using the original point.
>
> If the car is still drivable, I should be able to stand the forces of
> jacking it up.
>
> Rene
I wouldn't even use the standard jack point on a brand new MGB! I'm no
mechanical engineer, but there must be a tremendous amount of prying force
trying to rip that little tube off the car. This is what happened to me on a
71 B that just had new rockers/sills, floors, etc. Take the original jack and
throw it as far as you can, then get a good scissor jack. IMHO, MG really
goofed on this part of the car.
Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s)
EMAIL - BOBMGT@AOL.COM
52 MGTD - under DIY restoration NEMGTR #11470
71 MGB - AMGBA #96-12029, NAMGBR #7-3336
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