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Re: Safest place to place floor jack on MGB

To: MGALUVR@aol.com
Subject: Re: Safest place to place floor jack on MGB
From: Charley & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 23:59:42 -0600
I jack my B under the diff housing, then put jack stands under the
spring eyes if working towards the rear, under the axle tubes if working
a bit forwards of the axle.
Always use jack stands for safety.  Never trust the jack alone.

  CR
  '69 B 
MGALUVR@aol.com wrote:
> 
> I was wondering where the best place is to place a standard garage floor jack
> under the rear end of a late (78) model MGB. I need to get to the fuel pump.
> I have heard that jacking it up by the differential is OK, but other people
> say thats not a good spot and can cause rear end problems, and possible
> damage to the axles. Anyone have any suggestions as to the best and safest
> spot?
> 
> T-I-A..........Bill

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