Tool Repair

[joesixpack]

I have a two ton floor-jack that someone gave me about ten years ago. It was made in China, so it worked for a few years and then one day when I went to use it, I found it was leaking hydraulic fluid. Now it won't lift anything heavier than a six-pack of beer.

Has anyone here ever repaired their floor-jack? Is there anywhere I can get info on how to do this? Is it worth fixing? I HATE to throw out something that can be fixed.

[re-tired]

see if there is a tool repair shop in area .they may have a universal kit . a sears repair outlet may have same. otherwise its a long swim. :lol:

[FIREDOG]

Joe,
I have a small 1 ton jack that I repaired some years ago (still works like a champ); it was just a matter of some O-rings that needed replacing.
I also threw out a 1 1/2 ton a few months back. The bleeder valve that released the jack was worn to the point that I couldn't fix it.

My suggestion: take it apart and see what you can do with it.
good luck!

[re-tired]

What is it with us mech a niks we just wont let go. I have one jack that belonged to grandpa. BTW one of those uni kits has enough o rings , seals ,gaskets etc to do a couple of jacks. Wish i could rebuild me!