RE: Hydraulic floor jack

[firefighterjake]

Anyone know anything about hydraulic floor jacks . . . granted I've had this one for a number of years and I think it was a $20 special or something like that, but I hate to just toss stuff when it doesn't work any longer.

I've added oil, but it still doesn't jack . . . the last time I used the jack, it worked, but pumped up pretty slowly.

 

[WES999]

Could be some dirt in the spring loaded check valve. Also could be a leaking seal.

 

[heat seeker]

Did the pump lose it's prime? Hold the jack so that the pump cylinder is lowest, and jack it up. There may also be an internal leak.

 

[velvetfoot]

On the other hand, it could be a safety issue, so I say toss it.
Something similar happened to me, where it wouldn't hold, and getting worse, til it wouldn't pump.

 

[scoooter]

On the other hand, it could be a safety issue, so I say toss it.
Something similar happened to me, where it wouldn't hold, and getting worse, til it wouldn't pump.

I agree, it's not worth the risk unless you can say with 100% certainty that you have fixed the problem...


Jake, How much are your leg's/life worth? more than a new jack I would say.... I also recommend jack stands...

Scott

 

[Czech]

Jack and stands together are a must always, one without the other is not smart. A friend lost a leg working on a bob cat in a hurry, he says it was a very long day and night before he was found.

 

[firefighterjake]

Sounds like the general consensus is to bring this jack to the metal salvage yard then . . . .