[T2] Rubber grommets and engine install

[Dave Gillingham]

Bummer!  I too bought a low profile HF hydraulic jack and it is great!  How
did yours break?  (I’m only about 275...)

On Mon, Sep 24, 2018 at 12:01 PM Al Brase <alribee at gmail.com> wrote:

> I will appreciate andy deep research done on behalf of what works best for
> old fat guys. I was so pleased with my new low profile Harbor Freight
> creeper with larger wheels. Then it broke. I'm nowhere near 300 lb, but
> maybe that is static load?
> Al
>
> On Mon, Sep 24, 2018 at 12:50 PM Dave Gillingham <dave at coronado-realty.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi list:
>>
>> I am (hopefully) finishing the refresh of my 73 type 4 engine this week.
>> Some of the last details are include replacing the worn or missing rubber
>> grommets.  Anybody know of a source for grommets for a type 4 engine?
>>
>> I was looking at Grainger and some other sources.  It is probably possible
>> to get the grommets, but most come in packs of 20 or 25.
>>
>> Suggestions appreciated.
>>
>> My $.02 on reinstalling the engine and trans as a unit or separately:  If
>> you have two hydraulic jacks and are young and flexible go with the unit
>> approach.  Either way is a challenge for an old fat guy :)
>>
>> Thanks
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>>
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>>
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Dave Gillingham, Owner/Broker

License # 01184185

o:  (619) 435-0145

e:  dave at coronado-realty.com <natalie at coronado-realty.com>

a: 1111 9th St #202, Coronado, CA 92118