Thank you so much for uploading this. I inherited this exact jack from my older brother who passed away unexpectedly in 2020. I have other jacks as well, but being that it belonged to him, I'd like to keep it going as long as possible.
Thanks for the video it was very informative. Just for future reference there is a large set bolt that unscrews at the back of the jack located at the base of the handle that, once loosened, removes the entire handle. I only know this because I couldn’t figure out how to remove the entire handle for the longest time. Thanks again.
Should've reminded people about the teeny tiny gasket on the drain plug. Sometimes it doesn't come out so you've got to delicately pick it from around the drain hole *before* draining.
Needed to put the wheel in a vice it makes it SAFER and easier taking the retainer off. I know i gouged the shit out of my knuckle when my screwdriver slipped. Yes i did use my vice to finish both wheels. Pluse i drilled and tapped them for zert fittings. Slowly turn the wheel while pumping the grease it fills up evenly with clean grease whipe off the dirty excess grease and you are done. My solid axel i drilled tapped and put a grease zert. A couple pumps of grease and wipe off the dirty excess grease and your done. Have done this to all my floor jacks. Difference between your jack and mine was mine said to put the plug back in before jacking. Jack 10 times and slowly loosen to bleed off any air and repeat. After second time check oil level if ok put plug back in and your done. Or you can check as many times as you feel you the need to.
I just bought a Daytona “Super Duty” floor jack and the owners manual says to replace jack oil every 3 years. I’m not looking forward to it. It weighs over 100 lbs.
I have the same jack. My 2 spring pumps don't seem to want to come back out. Any idea how to fix that? Was working fine until I picked it up from my aunt in law, I released the pump so the handle would stay down while in the bed of my truck and now it doesn't to come back out like it's supposed to.
@@toolinhand it goes up and down but not freely. I could stand on it(270lbs) and it won't go down. It could lift the car and lower it but it won't go lower than what it lifting.
@@andrewr9826 they have held up fine I have 2 Daytona 4 ton floor Jacks they do there job and I have the older grey 4ton floor jacks also I maintain them and they keep working
@@andrewr9826 no problem at all glad I could help I have had my Pittsburgh 4ton floor jacks for well over 8 years no issues and the Daytona 4tons for 3 years or so now
@@toolinhand im going to let it soak overnight i was able to remove the clip and the washer i gave it a twist with a monkey wrench and hit with a sledgehammer and tried pounding a crowbar in between the wheel and the frame and prying it but nothing... so filled the wheel cup up with blaster rust eater
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Thank you so much for uploading this. I inherited this exact jack from my older brother who passed away unexpectedly in 2020. I have other jacks as well, but being that it belonged to him, I'd like to keep it going as long as possible.
Thanks for the video it was very informative. Just for future reference there is a large set bolt that unscrews at the back of the jack located at the base of the handle that, once loosened, removes the entire handle. I only know this because I couldn’t figure out how to remove the entire handle for the longest time. Thanks again.
Never do both sides at the same time, just in case you need to reference, and I need to reference. Super solid and not so obvious advice.
Should've reminded people about the teeny tiny gasket on the drain plug. Sometimes it doesn't come out so you've got to delicately pick it from around the drain hole *before* draining.
I have discovered a rule about removing circlips: They will always fly off and land in the most inaccessible part of one's garage.
put a towel over or under and it will stop it
Question what grease did you use bc i have lucas red and tacky grease nlgi #2 would that work on my Pittsburgh 3ton???
Needed to put the wheel in a vice it makes it SAFER and easier taking the retainer off. I know i gouged the shit out of my knuckle when my screwdriver slipped. Yes i did use my vice to finish both wheels. Pluse i drilled and tapped them for zert fittings. Slowly turn the wheel while pumping the grease it fills up evenly with clean grease whipe off the dirty excess grease and you are done. My solid axel i drilled tapped and put a grease zert. A couple pumps of grease and wipe off the dirty excess grease and your done. Have done this to all my floor jacks. Difference between your jack and mine was mine said to put the plug back in before jacking. Jack 10 times and slowly loosen to bleed off any air and repeat. After second time check oil level if ok put plug back in and your done. Or you can check as many times as you feel you the need to.
My jack makes a loud squeak when it’s under load and lifting the car. I replaced the fluid and removed and cleaned the pistons.
Nice work on the maitinence
Thanks, man! I figure people can use this video to keep their jacks from failing due to no or little maintenance.
@@toolinhand great help to tons of people not alot of these videos out there good work
I have a dayatona floor jack harborfreight upon greasing the bearrings their was 2 ball bearings missing when disassembling it i noticed.
Wow! Which bearings?
Great information
Why would someone replace the hydraulic oil on a 6- 7 years old Jack, just inspect it fill as needed and purge it.
I just bought a Daytona “Super Duty” floor jack and the owners manual says to replace jack oil every 3 years. I’m not looking forward to it. It weighs over 100 lbs.
That ring needs a flat beak snap ring plier totally different type of snap ring pliers
Thanks! I looked it up, and that's on my list of tools to get, now.
I have the same jack. My 2 spring pumps don't seem to want to come back out. Any idea how to fix that? Was working fine until I picked it up from my aunt in law, I released the pump so the handle would stay down while in the bed of my truck and now it doesn't to come back out like it's supposed to.
I would check to see if there's jack oil in it. It may have leaked out at one point.
does anyone know what the set screw "turns" are? Yeah, i took it apart without knowing to count them? thanx
What would make the jack very slow to come down?
Not enough weight on it?
I did the worst thing anyone can do.... I left my jack outside for a whole year 🤦♂️. Idk if it's worth buying replacement parts or buying a new one
That depends on how extensive the damage is.
@@toolinhand it goes up and down but not freely. I could stand on it(270lbs) and it won't go down. It could lift the car and lower it but it won't go lower than what it lifting.
My guess it's some o rings
@@lamartinez20138 it could be a cheap fix, if you're right. It could be a good reason to get an upgrade.
I have this same jack but its the 4 ton model same color
How has that Jack held up?
@@andrewr9826 they have held up fine I have 2 Daytona 4 ton floor Jacks they do there job and I have the older grey 4ton floor jacks also I maintain them and they keep working
@@AntonioClaudioMichael thanks man I'm going to go ahead and pick up a pitsburgh one it will be for occasional use.
@@andrewr9826 no problem at all glad I could help I have had my Pittsburgh 4ton floor jacks for well over 8 years no issues and the Daytona 4tons for 3 years or so now
Mine has a rubber plug in the fill hole and is damaged and leaks.
Any idea where I can get a replacement
I'm not sure.
Amazon
I would of put the grease on the ball bearings then put the top on but thats me
Good idea. Next time, I'll do that.
On my jack I have two pump springs but only one is working can you please help 🙏🏾 nosale
That's beyond my skills. Does anyone reading this know how to help him?
Thats what she said when you miss Lmfao
I used mine for 2 years and the seals started leaking out all of the fluid!
Oh wow. That sucks, because it's way past the warranty period.
Nice oil stain on your cement. It makes me wonder if you did it correctly. 🧐
you are fire
Thanks for watching!
I should have done that to my front wheels when I got it....they are rusted on
A lot of penetrating oil may get them loose
@@toolinhand been soaking for a few hrs with blaster
@@onemansvideos2134 have you been able to loosen them yet?
@@toolinhand im going to let it soak overnight i was able to remove the clip and the washer i gave it a twist with a monkey wrench and hit with a sledgehammer and tried pounding a crowbar in between the wheel and the frame and prying it but nothing... so filled the wheel cup up with blaster rust eater
@@toolinhand its my fault for leaving it outside during winters but I should have thought to put something on those wheel axles
Didn't do any of the seals.
No. I didn't need to.