Should my 1955 series 2 have jacking points?

Post by **damian1978** » Sat May 16, 2009 2:46 pm

When I originally bought my series 2 a few years ago, it didn't have the jacking points fitted at either side in the middle, on the outer crossmember. However, when I had all the underside welding done a few months later, the guy who did it said, 'ive put the jacking points on becasue it didn't have any fitted for some reason'.

I've never really given it much thought since, but I've been studying the book 'original morris minor' and I get the impression that they weren't originally fitter to these cars.

My car was registered in May 1955.

Any thoughts anyone???

Thanks
Damian

Post by **aupickup** » Sat May 16, 2009 2:55 pm

nope not fitted

Post by **damian1978** » Sat May 16, 2009 3:08 pm

I thought so! I must admit that I've had doubts about this guy since he did the work. Although the quality of his welding is very good, other bits of work he did on the car left much to be desired.

Still, never mind. I think I'll remove them when I complete the restoration this summer. I'm flipping the car on it's side anyway to renew the underbody paint, stonechip etc etc.

Thanks for the reply!

Post by **mike.perry** » Sat May 16, 2009 3:15 pm

The Series MM and early Series II had brackets under the rear of the front wheel arches at the bottom of the A post and towards the rear of the back inner wing. The car was supplied with a pillar screw jack which was a dangerous piece of equipment and is definitely for show only.
The jacking points for the later cars, I don't know when they changed, were fitted to the ends of the crossmember. This was a much safer arrangement but its use is still not recommended as it puts too much strain on the car body as it lifts the whole of the side of the car. The best way to jack the car is to use a trolley jack at home and carry a good quality scissor jack in the car. The safest places to jack the car are on the front corner plate of the chassis leg where the tie bar is attached, using a block of wood to spread the load, and under the rear springs.
General safety warning to anyone reading this:-
ALWAYS USE AXLE STANDS when working under the car.

Post by **damian1978** » Sat May 16, 2009 3:19 pm

Yes, I was thinking along the same lines actually. I've never had cause to jack the car the I've been out on the road, and at home I use my trolley jack, or drive-on ramps.

Thanks for the advice!

Damian