[AT] allis implement jack

[Rupert]

Hello John,
	Forgot to mention not to make the holes too large.

Rupert

On 10/31/2010 8:40 AM, Rupert wrote:
> Hello John,
> 	You can probably restore the jack by filing grinding the inside of the
> holes in the pieces that bit into the rod. I believe the hole edges
> should be nice and sharp with no bevels.
> 	One of those types of jacks came with a car my Dad had years ago. I do
> believe those jacks did have a reputation for slipping.
> 	The safer way is to replace the jack.
> Rupert
>
> On 10/31/2010 6:50 AM, john hall wrote:
>> Dad has a really old Allis hay rake that we use a couple times a
>> year. It still has the original tongue jack. The last 2 times we have
>> gone to use it, the jack has failed resulting in dropping the tongue
>> on the ground. How reliable were these jacks? Basically there are 2
>> pieces inside that alternate pinching a round rod. I'm debating
>> making an oversize shaft or just buying a modern style jack.
>> Thoughts?
>>
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>

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