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Floor Jack Issues
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Floor Jack Issues
I've talked with some of you about this. I have a nice 3 1/2 ton floor jack, that I've used for about 8 years now. Well, last week after I had the boat down off of the jackstands, I noticed my trusty jack was leaking fluid all over the floor. Well, it must have blown an internal seal. I called around locally, and found out there is NO ONE who fixes these anymore, since most are made overseas (Do we make ANYTHING in this country anymore??
) and parts are impossible to get. I thought I'd just go ahead, and take it apart myself, and maybe see if I could find a replacement seal/oring. Nope. Not happening. The case on this jack is sealed, as in no access to the internal parts. So, I have to bring myself to throw this thing away over what probably amounts to a $.02 part
. Just makes me sick. Off I go, looking for a new jack.
) and parts are impossible to get. I thought I'd just go ahead, and take it apart myself, and maybe see if I could find a replacement seal/oring. Nope. Not happening. The case on this jack is sealed, as in no access to the internal parts. So, I have to bring myself to throw this thing away over what probably amounts to a $.02 part. Just makes me sick. Off I go, looking for a new jack.
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Yup Pat everything is throw a way any more. You dont fix just replace. Do you use this jack a lot. I say that because sometimes not using them much the seals will dry up an then when you have a load they will fail. One tip when you get another one is to to run that jack up an down at least once a week. That should prevent this from happening. Good Luck an tell us what you get for a new one. I need a new one myself.
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Hmm.. I'll keep that in mind. I do use it maybe once or twice a month. I diid find one, by Werner, that is able to be worked on, and parts are available, but man, they want almost $500 for a 3 1/2 ton! Might be worth it in the long run.
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You got it! No, actually, I was pretty disenchanted by the pro strike in 87. But, I've always like college more than pro.
Just like us NU guys. Start out talking about a floor jack...
End up talking about football!!!
Just like us NU guys. Start out talking about a floor jack...
End up talking about football!!!
