[AT] Trailer jack question

[Larry Goss]

I replaced mine with a new jack from Harbor Freight.  Even though the frame was welded to the tongue, the swivels are close enough to the same size to work.  Their jack cranks vertically rather than horizontally, and I really like it better.

Larry

----- Original Message -----
From: Len Rugen <rugenl at yahoo.com>
Date: Monday, June 1, 2009 8:56
Subject: [AT] Trailer jack question
To: Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>

> I have a trailer jack that looks like the standard Bulldog round 
> tupe 
> a-frame jack.  It has the 3 hole bolt pattern, but they 
> welded it on the 
> trailer instead.  The jack is getting stiff, too much rain 
> I guess.  I 
> normally keep a can over the top, but must have forgot.  
> I've tried 
> spraying lube down by the screw shaft but it's not 
> helping.  I've 
> wondered if I could drill a hole somewhere near the top to add 
> lube, 
> then put some sort of plug back in the hole.
> 
> Has anyone ever found a way to lube one of these jacks?
> 
> Thanks
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