Since (most or all) TR transmissions are pulled by moving up and out thru
the cockpit I would think such a lift would be neither a hinderance nor a
particular advantage for that job. Whether using jack stands or a lift you
still need to support the rear of the engine to undo the gearbox.
These lifts look interesting but jackstands are so versatile and leave a lot
of area open under the car. Things that usually find me under there
(exhaust, drive shaft, oil pan) I see no big advantage in the scissors and
in fact it would often be in the way.
For the gearbox I use one of these (with the ears cut off) for manuevering
the box. Not required but makes a solo OD install less of a physical
challenge.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=39178
Geo
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Ljung Madison" <team.net@Daveola.com>
Subject: [TR] Scissors Lifts and Transmissions
> So - I've been thinking for some time about getting a scissors lift
> that I can use in my garage ... what are the chances of pulling a
> transmission while
> the car is on one of these lifts - does the lift get in the way,
> or is it possible to get the tranny out.
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