[Healeys] Re - What Jack?

[Michael MacLean]

Well, a tow truck is only a cell phone call away.
Mike M

On Wed, Oct 6, 2021, 5:35 PM richard mayor <boyracer466 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I hate to throw shade on your idea, but what if that little (Chinese?)
> electric motor failed to work when you needed it.
>
> On Wed, Oct 6, 2021 at 2:41 PM Michael MacLean <springer.mike51 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Have been thinking of 12V electric scissor jacks available on Ebay  About
>> the same size as a small scissor jack with a small electric motor.  Jack is
>> rated at 2 tons.  Certainly enough to lift a corner of the BN2.  Bending
>> over to "crank" a scissor jack is not as appealing as just standing there
>> with a control pendant in your hand.
>> Mike MacLean
>>
>> https://www.ebay.com/itm/284289656593
>>
>> On Wed, Oct 6, 2021 at 1:29 PM mike brooks via Healeys <
>> healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>
>>> I have a small scissor jack which I carry in the boot of my 100 BN2 in
>>> the left hand well. The low ground clearance means that many other jack
>>> designs won't fit under when you need it! It's also small, light and takes
>>> up little room when stored in the boot.
>>>
>>> Mike Brooks
>>> '56 BN2
>>> Scotland
>>>
>>> From: Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> on behalf of Michael
>>> MacLean via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
>>> Sent: Tuesday, October 5, 2021 4:36:47 PM
>>> To: Ahealey help <healeys at autox.team.net>
>>> Subject: [Healeys] What Jack?
>>>
>>> As I continue with the restoration of my BN2 there are some
>>> considerations I need to address.  This is not a 100% concours
>>> restoration.  I am compromising in a few areas for better functionality and
>>> use of the car.  For example, my voltage regulator is converted to positive
>>> ground solid state.  In the case of carrying tools, I am not seeking a
>>> concours tool kit, to include an original jack.  For those of you that feel
>>> the same way, I was wondering what a good modern aftermarket jack would be
>>> a good choice.  What jack do you carry with the car?
>>> Mike MacLean
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
>>> Suggested annual donation  $12.75
>>>
>>> Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/healeys
>>> http://autox.team.net/archive
>>>
>>> Healeys at autox.team.net
>>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys
>>>
>>> Unsubscribe/Manage:
>>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/springer.mike51@gmail.com
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
>> Suggested annual donation  $12.75
>>
>> Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/healeys
>> http://autox.team.net/archive
>>
>> Healeys at autox.team.net
>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys
>>
>> Unsubscribe/Manage:
>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/boyracer466@gmail.com
>>
>>
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/healeys/attachments/20211006/42303aaf/attachment.htm>