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02-25-2016, 09:46 PM | #1 |
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Floor jack craps out after 40+ years
Well, it finally happened after 40+ years. My Sears 2 1/2 ton jack eased down and can't be pumped up enough to slip under my 35 pickup, and hold it up.
I checked the hydraulic fluid and it looks to be okay, just down about 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Will purchase and add fluid tomorrow to see if that helps. I was just fixing to stick floor jacks under it when it started down. Fortunately no injury or damage. Just a little damn language. LOL Any comments/suggestions considered.
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02-25-2016, 10:55 PM | #2 |
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Re: Floor jack craps out after 40+ years
Maybe some crud stuck in the relief?
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02-25-2016, 11:11 PM | #3 |
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Re: Floor jack craps out after 40+ years
40 years? Yeah, they just don't build'em like they used too!
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02-25-2016, 11:51 PM | #4 |
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Re: Floor jack craps out after 40+ years
Try bleeding the air out of it.
If I read correctly, loosen the handle as if you were dropping it down. Then slowly pump the handle a few times all the way up and down. there is a whole thread on the subject over at GarageJournal.com http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...highlight=jack |
02-25-2016, 11:51 PM | #5 |
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Re: Floor jack craps out after 40+ years
I had the same problem with my Sears jack of about the same age. I went to a hydraulic place and was able to get the necessary parts to fix it and it is still working. I did take my instruction manual with me which helped. I also think I took some of the parts to be sure I got the right parts.
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02-25-2016, 11:51 PM | #6 |
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02-26-2016, 12:47 AM | #7 |
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Re: Floor jack craps out after 40+ years
Check with "Hiball" on garage journal for rebuild kits.
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