Congratulations, you just purchased a 2 ton engine crane! You are happy and proud of yourself. It was big, it was heavy, and it looks great sitting in your garage. The instructions included are simple. You roll it to the automobile, you lower the boom, attach the chains to the lifting hook, raise the boom, and when you are ready to put the motor back into the automobile you just reverse the procedure.
You tried it and were surprised at how easy it was. The three and one half inch castors rolled easily across the uneven concrete floor. By adjusting one of the legs you were able to work it into place without having to move anything. The boom telescoped out over the car motor. You secured the chains around the motor and attach them to the lift hook. The two speed hydraulic pump operated smoothly and effortlessly. You stopped it when you needed to disconnect the wires and hoses from the car motor. Once the motor was raised you moved the machine and completed your repairs. You returned the car motor to the car chassis without hurting yourself or damaging anything else.
The new 2 ton engine crane saved you a time and you could get a lot more done because you didn’t get as tired. The engine crane worked well in removing and replacing that motor and for holding it in one place while you did the necessary repairs. The crane is easy to use and as handy as the sales representative said it would be. You wished you had looked into engines cranes sooner and bought one many years ago. It would have saved you a lot of time and a few sore body parts but now that you have one, you can tell your friends all about. You can also get more repairs done in a shorter amount of time which may leave you a little more time to spend with your friends as well.
By Joel Ewen
Repairs | January 20, 2010 | 
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Some simple car safety tips could save your life if you know what to do and what to have on hand. This article will share some good sound tips for some things you should carry in your vehicle and things you should know in case of an emergency.
Probably the most important thing a driver should have is an emergency kit of some kind in the cars trunk. These can be, purchased at almost any large super center in your town. This kit sound include some things like flairs or reflective cones, a blanket, a seat belt cutter, a first aid kit and things for use in an emergency or accident.
The flairs or cones will let other drivers know there is a problem and they can stop and assist. The blanket will help if someone is in shock. The first aid kit will help if someone is, injured until help arrives. The seat belt cutter is in case someone is trapped in the car and cannot get out.
The driver should also know that they should not try to move anyone unless the car is in danger of catching on fire or explosion. They could be, further injured by moving them. Try to keep them still until help arrives and hold something over an open wound. This could save a life if you know what to do.
Ladies you should carry a large handbag with you when you travel. Try to have a cell phone and car charger, a flashlight, and some kind of mace, pepper or wasp spray. You can use these if you are, stranded at night. Also, keep an emergency battery booster and some jumper cables in the car somewhere. These things can all help you if you break down or someone tries to attack you.
Never leave the safety of your car and try to walk alone at night unless there is no other choice. You can get a visor that goes across your windshield that says “Please Call Police” at most car parts stores. Just put this in the window of your car and wait. Help will come if you have the time to wait, if not and there is no other choice then walk with the flashlight. You will want to keep the spray handy as well.
The spray can be, used if someone tries to grab you and put you into a vehicle. Just be careful not to spray yourself or you could make matters worse.
By Irsan Kao
Tips | January 18, 2010 |
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Since the invention of the car, a common problem that drivers have to prepare for is that one (or more) of their tyres may fail whilst driving. A whole service industry was created to help the victims of this most unfortunate of car problems.
However, it is possible that you might be afflicted by this problem and find that a recovery vehicle might take too long to reach you. It could be possible that you will have to replace the tyre yourself. That might sound daunting, but it is in fact, easier than most people might imagine.
So, here is the 10 step guide to changing your tyre:
1. Ensure that you have pulled your vehicle onto the side of a road or motorway and try to come to rest on a flat, even section of ground. Engage the handbrake and switch off the engine.
2. If you have a warning triangle sign in your car, set this up so that oncoming traffic can see this before they reach where your car is. Put on a fluorescent jacket – especially if it is dark.
3. Remove the spare wheel from your boot (it is often underneath a removable section of the base) along with a jack and wheel wrench.
4. Before jacking the car up, use the wheel wrench to loosen the wheel nuts (found in the centre of the wheel – sometimes underneath the hubcap).
5. Jack up the car slowly and once the tyre is raised above the ground, finishing loosening and removing the wheel nuts.
6. Now remove the wheel with the flat tyre and place it safely to one side. This can sometimes be deceptively heavy, so remove with care.
7. Move the new wheel with the fresh tyre into place and then tighten the wheel nuts – as before, when loosening the wheel nuts, do not tighten them completely.
8. Lower and remove the jack. Finish tightening the wheel nuts.
9. Pack away all your tools and the old tyre in your boot.
10. Finally, make one last check to ensure the wheel and tyre is on properly, before continuing on your journey.
By Ken Davids
Repairs | January 17, 2010 |
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