Car lift for clutch replacement

[Bobthebuilder]

Very handy bit of kit, been here since it was built in early 60s

 

[dave7840]

Bought this because we don't have enough room in the workshop for a fixed. Big mistake. Can't get to not lift and lean over by about 80mm top to bottom. Cars as far back as I can get it, anyone got one or similar

 

[X344chap]

2 post car lift new at £1500 was the best buy ever. Wish i had done it years ago. Paid for itself in 6 months with no garage bills for simple stuff.

 

[ford 7810]

Bit of help please I’ve bought a 4 poster but it’s 3 phase and we’ve only got single was thinking of using tractor spool valve will it work ?

 

[suffolksmallholder]

Bit of help please I’ve bought a 4 poster but it’s 3 phase and we’ve only got single was thinking of using tractor spool valve will it work ?

You can replace the motor with a single phase unit.
Someone with more experience will be along shortly I’m sure
SS

 

[sjt01]

Bit of help please I’ve bought a 4 poster but it’s 3 phase and we’ve only got single was thinking of using tractor spool valve will it work ?

Fit a 230v inverter which will give you 3 phase, and under the motor terminal cover change the connections to go from 400 v to 230 v. https://inverterdrive.com/group/AC-Inverter-Drives-230V/

 

[ford 7810]

Fit a 230v inverter which will give you 3 phase, and under the motor terminal cover change the connections to go from 400 v to 230 v. https://inverterdrive.com/group/AC-Inverter-Drives-230V/

Thank you that looks a good idea ,Will I need to get the numbers (size) off the motor for the correct one?

 

[sjt01]

Thank you that looks a good idea ,Will I need to get the numbers (size) off the motor for the correct one?

Yes, size in kW. You will find there are lots of settings that can be altered, but the most important ones tend to be pre-set with an easy start instruction guide.

 

[colhonk]

In the 1980`s bought a sh 2 post from a garage packing up, was 3 phase direct to hydraulic pump drive, I cobbled a 1 phase motor in place of the 3p, worked ok BUT,would not lift from a dead stop had to set motor off with bypass handle down and gradually let it up, eventually put 3p back on and brought wiring to it, much better.

 

[Fendtbro]

Got a couple of bradbury 3 posters in the workshop here. £200 each donkeys years ago straight out of a garage that was getting a refit. All cars are stable on them, great for all work except welding sills. Never seen them anywhere else though..

 

[bill and bens dad]

Got an old GKN/Bradbury 4 post lift i bought and never put in ,its three phase,will need recomissioning,but £350 ish takes it pm me if interested

 

[Happy hillbily]

Bit of help please I’ve bought a 4 poster but it’s 3 phase and we’ve only got single was thinking of using tractor spool valve will it work ?

My Bradbury was 3 phase, but it was only the motor that was 3 phase, all the controls and safety stuff was single phase.
I phoned my local electric motor place and told them what I wanted to do, and they matched up a single phase motor for me. Unfortunately they couldn't get single phase motor of the same frame and shaft size as the 3 phase one so got one of the same frame size and got a new drive coupling to match the motor. The lift now works off a 13a plug, works fine with no problems.

 

[ford 7810]

My Bradbury was 3 phase, but it was only the motor that was 3 phase, all the controls and safety stuff was single phase.
I phoned my local electric motor place and told them what I wanted to do, and they matched up a single phase motor for me. Unfortunately they couldn't get single phase motor of the same frame and shaft size as the 3 phase one so got one of the same frame size and got a new drive coupling to match the motor. The lift now works off a 13a plug, works fine with no problems.

thought about something like that

 

[Longneck]

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Been thinking about getting one of these, how much clear height would you need to lift a Disco high enough to work under sensibly?

 

[Nearly]

6ft plus 6ft?

 

[Bury the Trash]

depends how tall you are i guess


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[Blue.]

depends how tall you are i guess


anyway ..

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I was talking to a chap at the hgv test centre on Tuesday,someone drove their truck into the test lane pit the other week.🫣