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OSHA approved
Nightmare Covid Shop Build
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Stupid electrician - wrong size wire - for 220v - FML
220 is just two 110 volts legs together. Wire size is determined by the length of the run.
The incompetence that I see today is why I like to do things myself.
You can get really seriously hurt or killed doing stuff like that on a 2 post lift. Lots of ways to not do that. Like using a heavy strap to the frame rails. Or picking up some real support stands at HF.
I've owned a 2 post for 21 years. I've done some dumb things and had some close calls. I'm a little smarter now. I have many friends that own and work in automotive shops and I have heard and seen the stupid you can do with a lift. Number 1 thing that guys do is prop something up in a sketchy way like that, have a momentary lapse of intelligence and lower the lift which sets off a chain reaction of vehicle becoming unstable, whatever prop failing, jack shooting out and at the very least a vehicle is damaged.
If you are pulling a trans and t-case and it's a light tranny like a TH350 with a cast iron T-case it's a really good idea to pull the t-case first. You have a really light tranny jack there with not very wide legs. The t-case is the heaviest part. It would be so easy to flip that whole setup in a heartbeat and get heart really bad.
A couple pieces of wood nailed together at the angle of your t-case is really helpful to R&Ring a t-case like that.
The lift wire should be SO cord, not romex. I would put a plug on it myself. Makes the lift exempt from electrical shutoff requirements if it unplugs. The way it's hooked up there is so wrong it's hilarious.
I've owned a 2 post for 21 years. I've done some dumb things and had some close calls. I'm a little smarter now. I have many friends that own and work in automotive shops and I have heard and seen the stupid you can do with a lift. Number 1 thing that guys do is prop something up in a sketchy way like that, have a momentary lapse of intelligence and lower the lift which sets off a chain reaction of vehicle becoming unstable, whatever prop failing, jack shooting out and at the very least a vehicle is damaged.
If you are pulling a trans and t-case and it's a light tranny like a TH350 with a cast iron T-case it's a really good idea to pull the t-case first. You have a really light tranny jack there with not very wide legs. The t-case is the heaviest part. It would be so easy to flip that whole setup in a heartbeat and get heart really bad.
A couple pieces of wood nailed together at the angle of your t-case is really helpful to R&Ring a t-case like that.
The lift wire should be SO cord, not romex. I would put a plug on it myself. Makes the lift exempt from electrical shutoff requirements if it unplugs. The way it's hooked up there is so wrong it's hilarious.
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You’re right, the fj40 is strapped to the lift. The fence post is being replaced with a t-jack (screw type) could not get the Orion off the trans with out all of it coming out. Funny the transmission place told me to go put it back in and bring him the whole truck! Crap, another shop wants $1400 for a bench rebuild. You know I completely agree it’s the wrong wire and after the explanation and telling them what I wanted with specs of everything electrical. This is what I get. I hope this helps someone out else with their shop build. The correct wire should be 10gauge - the amp rating on the lift pump is 25max - the wire is 15amps max - on a 20amp breaker. I even had the owners manual out for help with wiring. Don’t worry this will be fixed soonish…
If you'll pay for the ride, I'll send you as much 10ga SOW as you need. 4 conductor but just don't use one of the wires.
You wouldn't believe how many times I have contractors do something completely different than the plans and specs and then say something to the effect of "I didn't even look at those - this is the way we always do it..."
Well, the plans and specs are there for a reason, they are what were approved, and they are what you bid. Now fix it!
How tall is that bendpak extended height lift?
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The lift is 15ft high!
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Made some transmission holders while I work on rebuilding them. And the article I wrote was published in Toyota Trails .
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A couple pages of having fun, at the Florida trail team challenge. Then back at the shop lars goes over the KAT …. Kentucky adventure trail — our next big adventure
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Brother in law wasn’t quick enough and his outlet facet froze … shark bite to the rescue. The burn marks are where I tried to solder the connection/ fail!
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Merry Christmas,, and the sign I got in Murphy Tenn.
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Lift is amazing, up and down…. Working on some fj’s
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Shop is working great, here is the inside of the mother in law suite. Murphy bed. Not keeping up with the posting. Sorry
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4 runner body swap
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Engine swap whole body is off..
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Body is on - everything needs to be connected.
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FJ cruiser - flying again. This time front skid plate install and dual batteries. Hot shower heater hose connected and wheel spacers with the much needed front body mount trim for larger tires.
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Body mount trim and patch
