jackaroo!??
Submitted: Saturday, Apr 26, 2008 at 10:32
ThreadID:
57004
Views:
2579
Replies:
5
FollowUps:
0
This Thread has been Archived
Member - Royce
So... we are looking at picking up an 'as is' '92 Jack. V6, on gas, 300,000 ks.
It's would be a run around fourth car. Need to tow a horsefloat or mid sized trailer short distances on occasion, when the F350 or landcruiser isn't available..
Prepared to put a new motor in in six months or after whatever we get out of the current one....
They want $4600, but I think we might get it for less.
My better three quarters went to get a mechanical checkup on it before we decided and the mechanic put her off. He said that Jacks were no good, were not suitable for towing and on gas would soon do the head.
Your thoughts??
Cheers Royce
Reply By: Outbacktourer - Saturday, Apr 26, 2008 at 10:57
Saturday, Apr 26, 2008 at 10:57
Royce, I used to have a Jack for four years and learned quite a bit about them.
IMHO they were then and remain one of the most underrated 4Bys out there. They are very
well put together and a solid unit with very few failings.
Having said that, the AISIN Auto can get hot if you tow anything heavy or at high speeds in O/D. Better to lock it out and tow in 3rd. I'd consider the longevity of the Auto as perhaps a weak point so make sure it is OK.
Front torsion bars can sag but can easily be reset yourself with the adjusting nit on the rear end of them. The rear benefits from Plolyairs because upward travel is limited.
Not sure how they go on gas but being ULP I'd imagine it would have hardened valve seats already. You can always use flashlube or something like that as an extra precaution.
In 4 years I only ever had problems that were installed by authorised service, like putting incorrect diff oil in the back and failing to tighten tappet covers after a clearance
check that resulted in no adjustment.
Regds
OT
AnswerID:
300561