MK 2 carrier jack.

[rob love]

It can have either a Walker 3 ton model 925 or the manual also lists the auto specialty brand. Here is a link to a thread that covers the jack: http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...73&postcount=6

Auto Specialties was out of Windsor ON. Here is a link to a site about them: http://www.internationalmetropolis.c...alties-mfg-co/

While Bruce states that the proper jack should have the large button on top, I note the manual drawings show the normal size button.

The Walker 925 is somewhat common, and was used both commercially and on many US military vehicles over the years. They have not been produced for quite a while, but rebuild kits are still available for them.

[Ron Pier]

Thanks very much for that Rob. I tried a forum search for 'carrier jack' but got no result.

Cheers Ron

[Ron Pier]

Does anyone know what bottle jack a British carrier would have used?

Ron

[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by Ron Pier

Does anyone know what bottle jack a British carrier would have used?

Ron

Hi Ron,
I am pretty sure the jack on a Dingo was termed a "Light Tank" jack and was also seen on the Vickers Light Tanks,, so probably the one issued to British Carriers .... unless someone knows different !

[eddy8men]

is the british jack the same as the one issued as part of the CES on the 4 tonner (the one with the square base)?

[Lynn Eades]

Hi Ron, This is the Jack used on British MkI carriers (mechanical screw type)
They used the bracket which was made to suit them. The Canadian jacking block evolved to fit their adopted hydraulic jack into the original mechanical jack bracket. That is how I see the evolution of it anyhow.

These are (were) made by various manufacturers. This one is Ern Lake. I also have a Britool one. Some are steel bodied, this one is alloy with a chequer plate base. They are variously dated
They are rated at 4 ton and 4 1/2 ton. there is an extension that clips on the top (I need one)
They come with a handle, and a two piece extension (fairly crude) I believe the early carriers had a longer single piece extension (which made it shorter than the two piece if you follow)
They lift higher than you might first think, and yes, it could be the same as the 4 tonner? (truck?)
There are different shaped ones as well.

[Ron Pier]

Thanks chaps and especially Lynn for the pictures. I'd be more than happy to own a British 4 ton jack for my carrier. At least I know what to look for at W&P or elsewhere!
Cheers Ron