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.
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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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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
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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..
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And that wouldn't suprise me in the least! Now you know why I like college better than pro!
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You like college better than pro because you have a better shot of your team winning in college. (even last year)
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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... :-hijackedEnd up talking about football!!!:rolleyes: |
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So what have i missed?:-wink
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Any body home?
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Loser you are in the wrong chat are you coming over
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Okay ill just work on posts then.
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Which chat?
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Why, if it isn't John! Hey, wander over to the BS thread (unless you really want to talk about a jack, that is!!LOL!)
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sept part 2 you are in floor jack chat
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ok thanks guys
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Originally Posted by hapkidoman
(Post 6529702)
sept part 2 you are in floor jack chat
floor jack chat... funny stuff. talk about bored! |
Welcome to floor jack talk, I'm your host, Pat jack. Today topic: to lift, or not lift.
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