Hi List, I had a flat over thanksgiving weekend in 67 on the Pa Turnpike..I
ended up with a dent when the jack slipped. This problem goes way back.....bob
ballinger, muncie,in 67-1600
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From: Patti Dwinell <fairlady1964spl310@yahoo.com>
> Pat,
> I've used mine several times without inci"dent", also. I set the base on a
> piece of thin rubber and lean it back away from the door slightly to begin
>with.
> However, I recently acquired one in a box of spare parts, and it's twisted!
> Apparently they like to fall sideways as well as dig into the doors. Perhaps
>we
> are just lucky?
> Unfortunately, Nathaniel, this twisted boat anchor did not come with a crank.
>I
> have seen them on eBay a time or two. Usually in parts lots.
> Patti
>
>
> Pat Horne wrote: The general consensus is that
> the factory jacks are for show only and
> not for actual use. They are very good at digging into the doors when
> the car decides to move. Having said that, I have used mine several
> times without any problems. YMMV.
>
> Peace,
> Pat
>
> Thusly spake Nathaniel Leeds:
> > I have an original emergency jack -- but no crank. Has anyone had any luck
> > getting these cranks from junk yards, or improvising something with a
>socket
> > wrench?
> >
> > N
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