[Healeys] Front Shocks stress

[gradea1 at charter.net]

Bob-that caution was to insert a wood block on the shelf between the
shock arm and the plate...opposite the rubber bump stop. If you hang
the suspension without the block, it will crush the bumper.
On the 100 it would use a 2" block (I use a chunk of 1-1/8" plywood
sub floor) as it holds up better than just a piece of wood. For the
6-cylinders I think it is 1-1/2" block. That is why the book suggests
you lift the front wheels from under the spring plate, rather than any
frame member. If you lift the car from the cross member you need two
blocks-one on each shock tower...Be sure to remove them when you lower
the car. If you forget and drive away, they are probably out on the
road somewhere. Hank

	-----------------------------------------From: "Bob Begani via
Healeys" 
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Cc: 
Sent: Saturday April 16 2022 12:42:30PM
Subject: [Healeys] Front Shocks stress

	I have been using my Quikjack for the past few weeks to pull the
trans and rear of the engine to install the new plate gasket with lots
of Right Stuff Permatex sealant and have just got the trans back in.
During this time, I would lower the car back on the tires as one of
you mentioned that the front shocks wishbone could be damaged by the
weight of the tire if left to long on the lift. Please remind me about
the problem and how to use a wooden stick and where to insert. 

	Pictures? 

	I hope to have the Healey on the road next week so I can see if the
oil leak problem has been solved for good. Using Oil Dye there was
very little oil shown which may have been cause by not torquing the
plate bolts. After torquing the right stuff squeezed out in a few
places so I am hopeful no more oil on the garage floor after a run. 

	Regards, 

	Bob Begani 

	BJ8 67
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