Recent content by DonIvey

Thanks for all the great info and suggestions. I'm better prepared to move forward, starting with some of the advice given, and I do appreciate it.

We've discovered we have an underground water leak between the meter near the street and the house. Any suggestions on how to locate it without just starting to dig? About ten feet of the run is under the sidewalk/driveway. Any help appreciated. Don Ivey Smithfield, NC

I did that and use the space to store compressor, gas cans, lawnmower, etc., and I don't have to clutter up my garage with it. No matter how big you make the garage, you'll always want more space eventually. Be sure to make concrete at least 4" thick, and if you want to put in a lift, add a...

Re: what did you do in your garage today? Started rebuilding CV joint on axle stub for '87 Carrera. Greasy mess!

Thanks for the replies. Guess I'll just have to start lifting weights. Usually, the space is small and there's barely room for a regular torque wrench, so something bigger and more cumbersome is not the answer. Thanks again,

I am getting a bit old, and don't weigh too much, so when I get in an awkward position and have to apply high torque to a bolt or nut, I find it difficult sometimes. I've heard of torque multipliers, and wondered if anyone has experience with them. As far as accuracy, if I needed 90 ft/lbs...

Thanks! Appreciate the info.

Just got my Maxjax installed and am unsure about something. Do I worry about whether the lift is plumb unweighted, or after the car is on it. It does change, you know. Thanks, Don Ivey

Thanks for all the replys. I think the external line in conduit will suffice, and I'll feel safer when using it. Thanks again, Don

I have a Maxjax that requires 30amp breaker. My garage is fairly new, but has 20amp breakers for wall outlets. Can I just replace one with a 30amp breaker to use for the Maxjax? Thanks, Don Ivey Smithfield, NC

Thanks for the info about the template. One other question. How do you get a fairly accurate torque measurement if you use the Wej-it method of anchor installation, and keep the bolt head steady while tightening the bolt below. My torque wrench works with a socket, so can't get to bolt...

Bosch SDS Bulldog for Installing Anchors I bought the above drill to put anchors down to install Maxjax. Got the pilot 5/8" hole done, then tried to do 7/8" and got about a quarter inch and then it stopped turning, though I could hear the drill motor working, no action at the drill end. I...

Just talked to terminal guy and he says it would be difficult to load it into the van with the rear door in the way, so that's out. I'll just have to borrow a truck. I will let you know about the width once i do it, but it might be some time before that happens. Don

Well, first ofall,the Ford Aerostar has no seats, so there is a pretty good size floor space (4'W by 4'8" tall, by 8' long). I've contacted the freight terminal to get dimensions of the package, to decide if it will fit. The rear door may be a problem as the forklift may not be able to come...

Any chance anyone has measured the package that you have to pick up at Conway trucking containing the lift. I am not sure it will fit in the rear of my minivan, and may need to borrow a truck. Dimensions would be helpful. Thanks, Don Ivey Smithfield, NC