At 06:36 PM 5/15/97 +0100, Paul Burr wrote:
>Jack I. Brooks wrote:
>>
>> Hey List
>>
>> Is it dangerous (or stupid) to start a TR3's engine with the car up on
>> jackstands? The frame is about 15 inches off the virtually level concrete
>> floor, I've got four 2 1/2 ton stands, two on the rear axle, two on the
>> frame near the engine.
>>
>> I'd sure hate for the car to fall off, but the car is solidly on the stands.
>
>YOu should be alright. I did a similar stunt on my Tiger, car on
>jackstands, no front crossmember. No exhaust system past the headers
>either! Can you say loud? I knew you could! The car stay put, but all
>the neighbors jumped 10 feet.
Paul,
Thanks. I just want to make sure the new bearings don't detonate, the
tranny works and check for leaks, etc. It's just a lot easier than putting
it back up if there is a problem.
Later, and enjoy the Tiger, if you still have it. Nice car!
Jack
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