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??:confused:) 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:mad::-banghead. Just makes me sick. Off I go, looking for a new jack.

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.

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.

Q: What do you call a guy locked in the trunk of a car?







A: Jack

Ba don chi ! (that's my drum sound!)

Oh, that was baaaad!!!:-X18








:-missingt

I know..lame... but i couldn't resist.. i think a http://www.theredzone.org/images/ava...fs/chiefs2.gifChiefs fan told me that one..

And that wouldn't suprise me in the least! Now you know why I like college better than pro!

You like college better than pro because you have a better shot of your team winning in college. (even last year)

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...



:-hijackedEnd up talking about football!!!:rolleyes:

good
morning.

So what have i missed?:-wink

Any body home?

Loser you are in the wrong chat are you coming over

Okay ill just work on posts then.

Which chat?