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emerygt350
post Aug 22 2024, 02:07 PM
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Just went camping and came home to this on the front steps. I assume the family of the original owner found this in the house and dropped it off but they are not around to ask. Is this everything? Is there a handle or something that goes on the bit you turn?


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post Aug 22 2024, 02:12 PM
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QUOTE(emerygt350 @ Aug 22 2024, 01:07 PM) *

Just went camping and came home to this on the front steps. I assume the family of the original owner found this in the house and dropped it off but they are not around to ask. Is this everything? Is there a handle or something that goes on the bit you turn?


Yes but the scissors dont go with it.
That could be a 911 jack. What is the lenght? I have ine at the shop to compare to.
I dont remember the step in tbe arm that goes into the jack reciever.
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post Aug 22 2024, 02:46 PM
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It is a green dot jack which I think means it's compatible with 914's.
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post Aug 22 2024, 03:03 PM
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So you were supposed to just grab that little handle and turn? Seems like a less than German level elegant solution....
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post Aug 22 2024, 03:14 PM
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The handle needs a wood cover you can grab.
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post Aug 22 2024, 03:18 PM
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So you were supposed to just grab that little handle and turn? Seems like a less than German level elegant solution....


It's that simple. I have used these style jacks for many years, just need to use caution, especially on less than smooth concrete. Remember our teeners was an entry level machine.
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I've seen versions of that jack that had a plastic grip on the handle. Fit was sloppy assuming to reduce friction when cranking on it.

I haven't used one of those jacks in decades (and won't). I don't recall needing any sort of sleeve over the handle.
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post Aug 22 2024, 05:34 PM
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The later jacks 75-76 had a two piece tongue that went into the jack hole. Great for completeness but don’t use; they’re very susceptible to slipping (small foot plate) and bending. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)
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post Aug 22 2024, 05:43 PM
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That style jack was used on many German cars from Rabbits to Vanagons.
Many iterations, many capacities and heights.
As mentioned, the step in the part that goes into the receiver looks off for our cars.
Maybe someone can post a pic of a 'green dot ' that is correct for our later cars.
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post Aug 22 2024, 07:22 PM
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This was the only piece I didn't find when I bought it, all the terrible 'tools' and even the little vinyl bag was in the boxes. It would be nice if this was the original 73 jack that came with the car.
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post Aug 22 2024, 07:52 PM
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QUOTE(StarBear @ Aug 22 2024, 05:34 PM) *

The later jacks 75-76 had a two piece tongue that went into the jack hole. Great for completeness but don’t use; they’re very susceptible to slipping (small foot plate) and bending. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)



IMO these jacks, like most from the 1970s, are sketchy and best avoided.
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post Aug 23 2024, 10:15 AM
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QUOTE(bkrantz @ Aug 22 2024, 07:52 PM) *

QUOTE(StarBear @ Aug 22 2024, 05:34 PM) *

The later jacks 75-76 had a two piece tongue that went into the jack hole. Great for completeness but don’t use; they’re very susceptible to slipping (small foot plate) and bending. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)



IMO these jacks, like most from the 1970s, are sketchy and best avoided.


Depending on one's risk level or desperation or intoxication level
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QUOTE(bkrantz @ Aug 22 2024, 07:52 PM) *

QUOTE(StarBear @ Aug 22 2024, 05:34 PM) *

The later jacks 75-76 had a two piece tongue that went into the jack hole. Great for completeness but don’t use; they’re very susceptible to slipping (small foot plate) and bending. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)



IMO these jacks, like most from the 1970s, are sketchy and best avoided.


Depending on one's risk level or desperation or intoxication level


True. I have found that intoxication somehow affects risk tolerance. Does that mean 914s should have a fifth of Jack in the tool kit?
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post Aug 24 2024, 08:55 AM
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As I look at that more closely I don't think that is for a 914 or 911. The part that inserts into the jack post should be square. I have never seen one with a red band a the top. I have seen several variations of green dot and black dot Bilstein jack from 914's.
On some the handle is straight. On other the handle has a dog leg like yours.
I would only use one of those in an emergency. Most I have seen are bent from the car rolling forward or back when the car is lifted. I would carry a scissors jack or other safer type jack for actual use and leave that type in the trunk for display.
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post Aug 24 2024, 11:54 AM
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Doesn't the problem come from people using these jacks without chocking the wheels on the opposite side - so then the car has a potential to move. I like something like these no matter the jack used. :


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QUOTE(Literati914 @ Aug 24 2024, 10:54 AM) *

Doesn't the problem come from people using these jacks without chocking the wheels on the opposite side - so then the car has a potential to move. I like something like these no matter the jack used. :


Yes. Not everyone carries wheel chocks. I have also seen the jack rip the jack post. Often it is rusty and not known to be.
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I have also seen the jack rip the jack post. Often it is rusty and not known to be.

Rusty jack post on a 914? Say it isn’t so. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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QUOTE(Literati914 @ Aug 24 2024, 10:54 AM) *

Doesn't the problem come from people using these jacks without chocking the wheels on the opposite side - so then the car has a potential to move. I like something like these no matter the jack used. :


Yes. Not everyone carries wheel chocks. I have also seen the jack rip the jack post. Often it is rusty and not known to be.
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.. Not everyone carries wheel chocks...


Well, let's encourage everyone to then. The one's I pictured, fold away and take up little space. Apparently the e-brake is often out of spec.
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