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| [GMCnet] Floor jack [message #309256] |
Mon, 24 October 2016 08:38  |
Kingsley Coach
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Netters
My floor jack has just died and I was sent the wrong repair kit to
rejuvenate it. Thus I need a new jack!
The old one was a 3 1/2 ton floor model. Is this the best choice or can I
get away with say a 3 ton ....or do I go heavier?
I always use jack stands as an insurance policy and only lift the front in
the centre so the whole thing rises at once. This would likely be the
heaviest lift.
What are you guys using for lifting power?
Thanks
Mike in NS
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Michael Beaton
1977 Kingsley 26-11
1977 Eleganza II 26-3
Antigonish, NS
Life is too short to hold a grudge; slash some tires and call it even !
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| Re: [GMCnet] Floor jack [message #309263 is a reply to message #309256] |
Mon, 24 October 2016 09:10  |
Dolph Santorine
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Mike:
It was most important to me to get one with a high lift.
I’m using a 3 ton unit that’s likely from the 1960’s, but it also has about 25 inches of lift.
I also have some low profile units from Northern Tool that we use for tire changes on the Miata (that I would not dream of putting under the coach).
I’ve had great luck with heathen Chinee bottle jacks, but try to avoid their floor jacks.
Just one opinionated sphincters opinion.
Dolph
DE N8JPC
Wheeling, West Virginia
1977 26’ ex-PalmBeach
1-Ton, Sullybilt Bags, Reaction Arms, 3.70 LSD, Manny Transmission, EV-6010
“The Aluminum and Fiberglass Mistress"
> On Oct 24, 2016, at 9:38 AM, Kingsley Coach wrote:
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> Netters
>
> My floor jack has just died and I was sent the wrong repair kit to
> rejuvenate it. Thus I need a new jack!
>
> The old one was a 3 1/2 ton floor model. Is this the best choice or can I
> get away with say a 3 ton ....or do I go heavier?
> I always use jack stands as an insurance policy and only lift the front in
> the centre so the whole thing rises at once. This would likely be the
> heaviest lift.
>
> What are you guys using for lifting power?
> Thanks
>
> Mike in NS
>
> --
> Michael Beaton
> 1977 Kingsley 26-11
> 1977 Eleganza II 26-3
> Antigonish, NS
>
> Life is too short to hold a grudge; slash some tires and call it even !
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| Re: [GMCnet] Floor jack [message #309264 is a reply to message #309256] |
Mon, 24 October 2016 09:14 |
Michael Johnson
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Heathen chinee?
On Oct 24, 2016 8:11 AM, "Dolph Santorine" wrote:
> Mike:
>
> It was most important to me to get one with a high lift.
>
> I’m using a 3 ton unit that’s likely from the 1960’s, but it also has
> about 25 inches of lift.
>
> I also have some low profile units from Northern Tool that we use for tire
> changes on the Miata (that I would not dream of putting under the coach).
>
> I’ve had great luck with heathen Chinee bottle jacks, but try to avoid
> their floor jacks.
>
> Just one opinionated sphincters opinion.
>
>
>
> Dolph
>
> DE N8JPC
>
> Wheeling, West Virginia
>
> 1977 26’ ex-PalmBeach
> 1-Ton, Sullybilt Bags, Reaction Arms, 3.70 LSD, Manny Transmission, EV-6010
>
> “The Aluminum and Fiberglass Mistress"
>
>
>
>
>
>> On Oct 24, 2016, at 9:38 AM, Kingsley Coach
> wrote:
>>
>> Netters
>>
>> My floor jack has just died and I was sent the wrong repair kit to
>> rejuvenate it. Thus I need a new jack!
>>
>> The old one was a 3 1/2 ton floor model. Is this the best choice or can I
>> get away with say a 3 ton ....or do I go heavier?
>> I always use jack stands as an insurance policy and only lift the front
> in
>> the centre so the whole thing rises at once. This would likely be the
>> heaviest lift.
>>
>> What are you guys using for lifting power?
>> Thanks
>>
>> Mike in NS
>>
>> --
>> Michael Beaton
>> 1977 Kingsley 26-11
>> 1977 Eleganza II 26-3
>> Antigonish, NS
>>
>> Life is too short to hold a grudge; slash some tires and call it even !
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| Re: [GMCnet] Floor jack [message #309266 is a reply to message #309256] |
Mon, 24 October 2016 09:30 |
rcjordan
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>Heathen chinee?
Cheap stuff from China. Phrase by Johnny Bridges that stuck.
SOLD 77 Royale Coachmen Side Dry Bath
76 Birchaven Coachmen Side Wet Bath
76 Eleganza
Elizabeth City, NC
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| Re: [GMCnet] Floor jack [message #309272 is a reply to message #309268] |
Mon, 24 October 2016 09:42 |
Dolph Santorine
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Thank you.
It is just a joke.
If I’m going to deliver a racial slur, you’ll know it, and it won’t be subtle or funny.
It’s also won’t ever happen.
Dolph
> On Oct 24, 2016, at 10:38 AM, Michael Johnson wrote:
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> But I guess since it's just a joke, that doesn't matter...
>
> On Oct 24, 2016 8:36 AM, "Michael Johnson" wrote:
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>> It's also a racial slur worthy of Donald TRUMP. Do you think any slant
>> eyes own a GMC, or a GMC supply house?
>>
>> On Oct 24, 2016 8:31 AM, "RC Jordan" wrote:
>>
>>>> Heathen chinee?
>>>
>>> Cheap stuff from China. Phrase by Johnny Bridges that stuck.
>>> --
>>> 77 Royale Coachmen Side Dry Bath
>>> 76 Birchaven Coachmen Side Wet Bath
>>> 76 Eleganza
>>> Elizabeth City, NC
>>>
>>>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Floor jack [message #309282 is a reply to message #309256] |
Mon, 24 October 2016 11:05 |
jhbridges
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Politically Correct ain't me. As to possessors of an epicanthral(sp?) fold, would they not be Asian in general of origon? We should ask Kanomata.
--johnny
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Floor jack [message #309289 is a reply to message #309268] |
Mon, 24 October 2016 11:31 |
jimk
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Mike,
Most shops use the jack stands to hold at first stage, then we use a 4x4
wood block to elevate it higher and criss cross additional 4x4 to raise it
higher, but have the jack stand in place as a back up in case there is a
mis hap.
Always have a wheel chock to keep from rolling.
Don't use cinder blocks as they are not reliable.
We also use full 2" thick wood 12 x 12 at base of the stand.
We also place additional jack stands as back up just in case.
On Mon, Oct 24, 2016 at 7:38 AM, Michael Johnson
wrote:
> But I guess since it's just a joke, that doesn't matter...
>
> On Oct 24, 2016 8:36 AM, "Michael Johnson"
> wrote:
>
>> It's also a racial slur worthy of Donald TRUMP. Do you think any slant
>> eyes own a GMC, or a GMC supply house?
>>
>> On Oct 24, 2016 8:31 AM, "RC Jordan" wrote:
>>
>>>> Heathen chinee?
>>>
>>> Cheap stuff from China. Phrase by Johnny Bridges that stuck.
>>> --
>>> 77 Royale Coachmen Side Dry Bath
>>> 76 Birchaven Coachmen Side Wet Bath
>>> 76 Eleganza
>>> Elizabeth City, NC
>>>
>>>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Floor jack [message #309290 is a reply to message #309256] |
Mon, 24 October 2016 11:36 |
jimk
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I have both a slant eye and a GMC.
You want to get out of the way when I drive.
All in fun here, I'm always cracking ethnic jokes as we live in America and
we have great sense of humor.
I do look alike the rest and I do have trouble telling you round eyes
apart, Ha Ha.
On Mon, Oct 24, 2016 at 9:31 AM, Jim Kanomata wrote:
> Mike,
> Most shops use the jack stands to hold at first stage, then we use a 4x4
> wood block to elevate it higher and criss cross additional 4x4 to raise it
> higher, but have the jack stand in place as a back up in case there is a
> mis hap.
> Always have a wheel chock to keep from rolling.
> Don't use cinder blocks as they are not reliable.
> We also use full 2" thick wood 12 x 12 at base of the stand.
> We also place additional jack stands as back up just in case.
>
> On Mon, Oct 24, 2016 at 7:38 AM, Michael Johnson
> wrote:
>
>> But I guess since it's just a joke, that doesn't matter...
>>
>> On Oct 24, 2016 8:36 AM, "Michael Johnson"
>> wrote:
>>
>>> It's also a racial slur worthy of Donald TRUMP. Do you think any slant
>>> eyes own a GMC, or a GMC supply house?
>>>
>>> On Oct 24, 2016 8:31 AM, "RC Jordan" wrote:
>>>
>>>> >Heathen chinee?
>>>>
>>>> Cheap stuff from China. Phrase by Johnny Bridges that stuck.
>>>> --
>>>> 77 Royale Coachmen Side Dry Bath
>>>> 76 Birchaven Coachmen Side Wet Bath
>>>> 76 Eleganza
>>>> Elizabeth City, NC
>>>>
>>>>
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> Jim Kanomata
> Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
> http://www.appliedgmc.com
> 1-800-752-7502
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Floor jack [message #309303 is a reply to message #309293] |
Mon, 24 October 2016 13:39 |
Kingsley Coach
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Michael Johnson, do you think you could hi-jack a different thread than
mine...say your own !!
I didn't type my question for something to do, I typed it because I need
information. Try starting a new threat next time!!
Now where was I....?
I have one who says 3 ton, one who says 3 1/2, another who says get a
repair kit, and a Jimmy K. who got excited and was just about to tell me
what size jack after he was finished explaining how I might stay alive in
my jacking endeavors ...
I need a tie breaker......
Tks
Mike in NS
On Mon, Oct 24, 2016 at 1:52 PM, A. wrote:
> Kingsley Coach wrote on Mon, 24 October 2016 08:38
>> Netters
>> My floor jack has just died and I was sent the wrong repair kit to
> rejuvenate it. Thus I need a new jack!
>>
>> The old one was a 3 1/2 ton floor model. Is this the best choice or can
> I get away with say a 3 ton ....or do I go heavier?
>> I always use jack stands as an insurance policy and only lift the front
> in the centre so the whole thing rises at once. This would ikely be the
>> heaviest lift.
>>
>> What are you guys using for lifting power?
>> Thanks
>>
>> Mike in NS
>> --
>> Michael Beaton
>> 1977 Kingsley 26-11
>> 1977 Eleganza II 26-3
>> Antigonish, NS
>>
>> Life is too short to hold a grudge; slash some tires and call it even!
> I got a kit for a G489 from Lazzar's. The jack was Chinese but not a
> slacker (5 ton). The original seal hardened in the Southern heat. Now it
> works
> like new and doesn't leak.
>
> http://www.hcrcnow.com/
>
> Someone gave the jack to my brother because it didn't work. My brother
> gave it to me. $20 or so for the kit with shipping. Best $20 I think I ever
> spent.
> --
> 73 23' Sequoia 4 Sale
> 73 23' CanyonLands Parts Unit 4 Sale
> Upper Alabama
> "Highest price does not guarantee highest quality."
>
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1977 Eleganza II 26-3
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| Re: [GMCnet] Floor jack [message #309306 is a reply to message #309303] |
Mon, 24 October 2016 14:57 |
James Hupy
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Mike, when it comes to jacks, bigger is better. So, if you have a 3 ton
load, use a 5 or 6 ton jack. If you are middle age, you have already
learned the safety stuff. But it never hurts to be reminded once in a
while. I personally use 6 ton jack stands on GMC. Two under the front
frame/ clip joint, and 4 in the rear. Always choose a cross member location
for placing stands. Just what I do.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 GMC ROYALE 403
On Oct 24, 2016 11:39 AM, "Kingsley Coach" wrote:
> Michael Johnson, do you think you could hi-jack a different thread than
> mine...say your own !!
> I didn't type my question for something to do, I typed it because I need
> information. Try starting a new threat next time!!
>
> Now where was I....?
> I have one who says 3 ton, one who says 3 1/2, another who says get a
> repair kit, and a Jimmy K. who got excited and was just about to tell me
> what size jack after he was finished explaining how I might stay alive in
> my jacking endeavors ...
>
> I need a tie breaker......
>
> Tks
>
> Mike in NS
>
> On Mon, Oct 24, 2016 at 1:52 PM, A. wrote:
>
>> Kingsley Coach wrote on Mon, 24 October 2016 08:38
>>> Netters
>>> My floor jack has just died and I was sent the wrong repair kit to
>> rejuvenate it. Thus I need a new jack!
>>>
>>> The old one was a 3 1/2 ton floor model. Is this the best choice or can
>> I get away with say a 3 ton ....or do I go heavier?
>>> I always use jack stands as an insurance policy and only lift the front
>> in the centre so the whole thing rises at once. This would ikely be the
>>> heaviest lift.
>>>
>>> What are you guys using for lifting power?
>>> Thanks
>>>
>>> Mike in NS
>>> --
>>> Michael Beaton
>>> 1977 Kingsley 26-11
>>> 1977 Eleganza II 26-3
>>> Antigonish, NS
>>>
>>> Life is too short to hold a grudge; slash some tires and call it even!
>> I got a kit for a G489 from Lazzar's. The jack was Chinese but not a
>> slacker (5 ton). The original seal hardened in the Southern heat. Now it
>> works
>> like new and doesn't leak.
>>
>> http://www.hcrcnow.com/
>>
>> Someone gave the jack to my brother because it didn't work. My brother
>> gave it to me. $20 or so for the kit with shipping. Best $20 I think I
> ever
>> spent.
>> --
>> 73 23' Sequoia 4 Sale
>> 73 23' CanyonLands Parts Unit 4 Sale
>> Upper Alabama
>> "Highest price does not guarantee highest quality."
>>
>> _______________________________________________
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>
>
>
> --
> Michael Beaton
> 1977 Kingsley 26-11
> 1977 Eleganza II 26-3
> Antigonish, NS
>
> Life is too short to hold a grudge; slash some tires and call it even !
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| Re: [GMCnet] Floor jack [message #309313 is a reply to message #309306] |
Mon, 24 October 2016 15:41 |
Dolph Santorine
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Jim
I couldn't agree more. Lots of oversized jack stands, and I still put the tires under the frame as I was taught all those years ago.
Dolph Santorine
DE N8JPC
Wheeling, West Virginia
1977 ex-Palm Beach TZE167V100820
1-ton, Sullybuilt Bags, Reaction Arms, 3.70 LSD, Manny Transmission, EV-6010,
> On Oct 24, 2016, at 3:57 PM, James Hupy wrote:
>
> Mike, when it comes to jacks, bigger is better. So, if you have a 3 ton
> load, use a 5 or 6 ton jack. If you are middle age, you have already
> learned the safety stuff. But it never hurts to be reminded once in a
> while. I personally use 6 ton jack stands on GMC. Two under the front
> frame/ clip joint, and 4 in the rear. Always choose a cross member location
> for placing stands. Just what I do.
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Or
> 78 GMC ROYALE 403
>
>> On Oct 24, 2016 11:39 AM, "Kingsley Coach" wrote:
>>
>> Michael Johnson, do you think you could hi-jack a different thread than
>> mine...say your own !!
>> I didn't type my question for something to do, I typed it because I need
>> information. Try starting a new threat next time!!
>>
>> Now where was I....?
>> I have one who says 3 ton, one who says 3 1/2, another who says get a
>> repair kit, and a Jimmy K. who got excited and was just about to tell me
>> what size jack after he was finished explaining how I might stay alive in
>> my jacking endeavors ...
>>
>> I need a tie breaker......
>>
>> Tks
>>
>> Mike in NS
>>
>>> On Mon, Oct 24, 2016 at 1:52 PM, A. wrote:
>>>
>>> Kingsley Coach wrote on Mon, 24 October 2016 08:38
>>>> Netters
>>>> My floor jack has just died and I was sent the wrong repair kit to
>>> rejuvenate it. Thus I need a new jack!
>>>>
>>>> The old one was a 3 1/2 ton floor model. Is this the best choice or can
>>> I get away with say a 3 ton ....or do I go heavier?
>>>> I always use jack stands as an insurance policy and only lift the front
>>> in the centre so the whole thing rises at once. This would ikely be the
>>>> heaviest lift.
>>>>
>>>> What are you guys using for lifting power?
>>>> Thanks
>>>>
>>>> Mike in NS
>>>> --
>>>> Michael Beaton
>>>> 1977 Kingsley 26-11
>>>> 1977 Eleganza II 26-3
>>>> Antigonish, NS
>>>>
>>>> Life is too short to hold a grudge; slash some tires and call it even!
>>> I got a kit for a G489 from Lazzar's. The jack was Chinese but not a
>>> slacker (5 ton). The original seal hardened in the Southern heat. Now it
>>> works
>>> like new and doesn't leak.
>>>
>>> http://www.hcrcnow.com/
>>>
>>> Someone gave the jack to my brother because it didn't work. My brother
>>> gave it to me. $20 or so for the kit with shipping. Best $20 I think I
>> ever
>>> spent.
>>> --
>>> 73 23' Sequoia 4 Sale
>>> 73 23' CanyonLands Parts Unit 4 Sale
>>> Upper Alabama
>>> "Highest price does not guarantee highest quality."
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> GMCnet mailing list
>>> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
>>> http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Michael Beaton
>> 1977 Kingsley 26-11
>> 1977 Eleganza II 26-3
>> Antigonish, NS
>>
>> Life is too short to hold a grudge; slash some tires and call it even !
>> _______________________________________________
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| Re: [GMCnet] Floor jack [message #309315 is a reply to message #309256] |
Mon, 24 October 2016 16:07 |
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Mike,
Here's a link to Harbor Freight's offerings:
http://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?limit=60&q=hydraulic+jack
I have one of the 3 ton low profile jacks in Houston and bought another one that will get shipped to Sydney with a bunch of GMC
spares.
I also have one of these here in Sydney and recently bought one for the shop in Houston, it was on sale for silly money:
http://www.harborfreight.com/22-ton-airhydraulic-floor-jack-61476.html
I put the one I have here in Sydney under the trailer hitch and jack up the whole rear end.
To jack up the front end I made one of these:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/projects/p26001-lifting-bar.html
Regards,
Rob M.
USAussie - Downunder
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
Subject: [GMCnet] Floor jack
Netters
My floor jack has just died and I was sent the wrong repair kit to
rejuvenate it. Thus I need a new jack!
The old one was a 3 1/2 ton floor model. Is this the best choice or can I
get away with say a 3 ton ....or do I go heavier?
I always use jack stands as an insurance policy and only lift the front in
the centre so the whole thing rises at once. This would likely be the
heaviest lift.
What are you guys using for lifting power?
Thanks
Mike in NS
--
Michael Beaton
1977 Kingsley 26-11
1977 Eleganza II 26-3
Antigonish, NS
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Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] Floor jack [message #309326 is a reply to message #309315] |
Mon, 24 October 2016 18:10 |
Kingsley Coach
Messages: 2691
Registered: March 2009
Location: Nova Scotia Canada
Karma: -34
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Thank you gentlemen one and all.
The key seems to be the bigger the better and that will be determined buy
my wallet !
I've lived this long, so I am my own safety officer...
Mike in NS
On Mon, Oct 24, 2016 at 6:07 PM, Rob Mueller
wrote:
> Mike,
>
> Here's a link to Harbor Freight's offerings:
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> http://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?
> limit=60&q=hydraulic+jack
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> I have one of the 3 ton low profile jacks in Houston and bought another
> one that will get shipped to Sydney with a bunch of GMC
> spares.
>
> I also have one of these here in Sydney and recently bought one for the
> shop in Houston, it was on sale for silly money:
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> http://www.harborfreight.com/22-ton-airhydraulic-floor-jack-61476.html
>
> I put the one I have here in Sydney under the trailer hitch and jack up
> the whole rear end.
>
> To jack up the front end I made one of these:
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> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/projects/p26001-lifting-bar.html
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> Regards,
> Rob M.
> USAussie - Downunder
> AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@list.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Kingsley Coach
> Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2016 12:39 AM
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
> Subject: [GMCnet] Floor jack
>
> Netters
>
> My floor jack has just died and I was sent the wrong repair kit to
> rejuvenate it. Thus I need a new jack!
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> The old one was a 3 1/2 ton floor model. Is this the best choice or can I
> get away with say a 3 ton ....or do I go heavier?
> I always use jack stands as an insurance policy and only lift the front in
> the centre so the whole thing rises at once. This would likely be the
> heaviest lift.
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> What are you guys using for lifting power?
> Thanks
>
> Mike in NS
>
> --
> Michael Beaton
> 1977 Kingsley 26-11
> 1977 Eleganza II 26-3
> Antigonish, NS
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Michael Beaton
1977 Kingsley 26-11
1977 Eleganza II 26-3
Antigonish, NS
Life is too short to hold a grudge; slash some tires and call it even !
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