B series Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 I have been sorting out a corner section of my workshop, and have discovered I own a nice working vehicle Lake & Elliot 4 ton jack. But for some reason the handle does not fit the jack, it is close but is approx 3mm to tall to slide into the jack receptor. Have a got a jack handle for a larger or next size /model jack? This looks the correct size jack for either my Austin K9 or Humber 1 Ton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 I've got one of those. I can measure the end of the handle if you like. You realise you have to raise the pull ring up to allow the handle end to engage fully. Might the pin be jammed so as not to allow the pull ring to be raised fully? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B series Posted March 30, 2022 Author Share Posted March 30, 2022 Thank you Clive for your observations and offer to measure your 4 Ton jack handle. The pull pin is free, but the handle does not enter the jack to get near the pull pin. The jack handle I have, which is a rectangular steel bar with wooden shaped 1/2 handles riveted to both sides, and notches and a pin at the other end. It measures 915 x 32 x 10 mm. I am sure this is a Lake & Elliot jack handle. However the jack opening for the handle measures 26 x 8mm. Smaller by 6mm and 2mm compared with the handle. So it seems to me that I have a mis matched handle and jack. Maybe I have a jack handle for next size jack? What is general view? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 My handle measures 910 x 26 x 8.2 mm with a grey plastic end to hold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1944 Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 When that jack was made the size would be 1.00" x 5/16" x 36.00" long not metric. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B series Posted March 30, 2022 Author Share Posted March 30, 2022 To MB1944 I agree with you that imperial data was used back then, but myself, my workshop and my industry upgraded to metric and other ISO & UN Standards early 1970's. So all my measuring equipment is metric. I don't think in imperial, which is why for me buying gasoline in litres and measuring distance in miles is really weird. And miles per gallon is still talked about by some people! And as for buying milk in litres and beer in pints, what's that all about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B series Posted March 30, 2022 Author Share Posted March 30, 2022 FV1609, Thank you the handle dims. I think I will reduce the height and width of my handle to your dims. It is a nice jack and handle, and about the right period for either the Austin K6 or Humber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiomike7 Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 (edited) 13 hours ago, B series said: To MB1944 I agree with you that imperial data was used back then, but myself, my workshop and my industry upgraded to metric and other ISO & UN Standards early 1970's. So all my measuring equipment is metric. I don't think in imperial, which is why for me buying gasoline in litres and measuring distance in miles is really weird. And miles per gallon is still talked about by some people! And as for buying milk in litres and beer in pints, what's that all about? About as daft as tyre sizes, width in mm and wheel diameter in inches. Somehow mpg makes more sense than the number of litres to drive 100km while ft lbs torque is easier to get your head around compared to Newton metres. Edited March 31, 2022 by radiomike7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobster91 Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 Reviving an old thread Having recently restored a Lake & Elliot S356B 4 ton jack (similar to the one mentioned at the start) I asked fellow member fv1609 for some measurements of the jack handle so as to make one for my jack. While thanking him, he suggested to post the jack resto and handle remanufacturing on this thread. Everything was done with no fancy machinery .... drill, wirebrush, angle grinder and elbow grease. This is to encourage people that home workshop skills can do the job as well. Thanks again for your help fv1609. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 Nice result Bob I'm all for 'bloke in a shed' workshop ingenuity making the most of what they have available. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 I'm all for further details on the restoration - I need to do the one for my Abbot. I assume it all comes to bits if you unscrew the top? Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobster91 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Andym, yes unscrew the top and everything should come apart. No small parts that will go flying out or anything. Here's a link of my Facebook Page which show some resto details and pictures to give you an idea of what to expect https://www.facebook.com/bobscornerrestoration/posts/pfbid02No5trrYkdzr5JnvEnF1KdfqvgkarTkVH9gvgDa158YmZVWJY6c4tKmnhryBGRoHCl Also, note that at the bottom you'll see two screws. You don't need to remove them to dismantle the jack. They hold a ball bearing that works with the plungers. I thought they needed to be removed first but couldn't manage. Eventually I found that they were welded on the inside. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Thanks Bob, I'll take a look! Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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