Dirtbuster1
Well-known member
Does anyone know how to repair floor jacks. Mine has started leaking down, and I debating on to repair it or replace it. I have had it for 30 years now. I don't want to part with it.
Floor Jack repair
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mrvette
Phantom of the Opera
U 2 eh...Sears?? gray with black 2 piece handle???
I just keep putting oil in it...leaking, me lazy...there are TWO fill holes you know, one is up front under the pivot block and hard to see....
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I just keep putting oil in it...leaking, me lazy...there are TWO fill holes you know, one is up front under the pivot block and hard to see....
:amazed::twitch::bump:
big2bird
Charter Member, Founder Bird-Run, Cruise-In Bird-R
I would imagine it's just a matter of changing a couple of o-rings. The Sears Service Center should have a kit.
Dirtbuster1
Well-known member
No,
Mine is a MAC tools jack. I also have another one that I was given. It is very slow to pump up. It only takes very short strokes when pumping up. Doesn't take a full stroke.
Mine is a MAC tools jack. I also have another one that I was given. It is very slow to pump up. It only takes very short strokes when pumping up. Doesn't take a full stroke.
MYBAD79
Moderator
Not sure about MAC but many incl Sears offer lifetime warranty.... even if they don't, just send them an email/letter with photos of the leaking jack and explain how disappointed you are that after 30 years of reliable service it just suddenly failed.... in 30 years you never even considered a new jack because you knew your's was the best money can buy.... (drop a few tears on the letter:lol
.... I've done that a few times, you either get a nice coupon or a replacement
edit: if that doesn't work: it's only a hydraulic cylinder, easy to repair.... there's not much to it....
.... I've done that a few times, you either get a nice coupon or a replacement edit: if that doesn't work: it's only a hydraulic cylinder, easy to repair.... there's not much to it....
Dirtbuster1
Well-known member
Not sure about MAC but many incl Sears offer lifetime warranty.... even if they don't, just send them an email/letter with photos of the leaking jack and explain how disappointed you are that after 30 years of reliable service it just suddenly failed.... in 30 years you never even considered a new jack because you knew your's was the best money can buy.... (drop a few tears on the letter:lol
edit: if that doesn't work: it's only a hydraulic cylinder, easy to repair.... there's not much to it....
What the hell, it's worth a try. What do i have to lose.
1981Z06Vette
Well-known member
Napa used to have a service where they would rebuild jacks...not sure if they still do. Worth a shot!
mrvette
Phantom of the Opera
Being a cheep lazy bastard, I wonder about doing it myself, I have a ton of Orings I keep in a large coffee can, but I even got one....
but never had this one apart....been decades already, maybe I owe it a look, ya think???
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give it a try and let us know ,,i have a floor jack i may do
69427
The Artist formerly known as Turbo84
Anyone know the reason for two fill holes?
mrvette
Phantom of the Opera
Damn if I know....I just fill both and a couple years later it needs filling again....like I said, I"m lazy....:twitch::quote: