The orange and white jack I believe like I bought new from Harbor Freight probably in the 80's. Just got it out today after no use for 25 yrs. It only lifted about 3/4 of range so I gave it a good cleaning to add oil. I pulled the large shaft just in front of pump handle which allows main lift assy. to move forward gaining better access to the rubber fill plug. Using a syringe I was able to easily add hydraulic jack oil which it did need 3-4 oz.? plus pumped handle slowly in the lowering position to maybe bleed air out. Oiled wheels and lift points and it now works like brand new. I do have the cross bar made for it too. I've read that the orange & white floor jacks we're great jacks. Regardless of it is 2 or 3 ton, being able to just add a little oil that had leaked out over decades and have it work like brand new makes it a great floor jack in my opinion. Thanks for the great video.
Hey Ray -- utilizing the pilot hole is a great idea -- the possible applications are limitless. When you banged your head, something good happened. I think I'll bang my head. I want to catch up to you. See Ya !
Those might work in some cases on your hoist, there might be a 3/4 to 7/8 hole in the end plate that goes under the frame. Like you said, endless uses. I always pick one up at the thrift store when I see one. The NHL freezes pucks for game use, little hockey trivia there Eh.
The orange and white jack I believe like I bought new from Harbor Freight probably in the 80's. Just got it out today after no use for 25 yrs. It only lifted about 3/4 of range so I gave it a good cleaning to add oil. I pulled the large shaft just in front of pump handle which allows main lift assy. to move forward gaining better access to the rubber fill plug. Using a syringe I was able to easily add hydraulic jack oil which it did need 3-4 oz.? plus pumped handle slowly in the lowering position to maybe bleed air out. Oiled wheels and lift points and it now works like brand new. I do have the cross bar made for it too. I've read that the orange & white floor jacks we're great jacks. Regardless of it is 2 or 3 ton, being able to just add a little oil that had leaked out over decades and have it work like brand new makes it a great floor jack in my opinion. Thanks for the great video.
Hi Jeff, Thanks for sharing! I do believe my Jack is over 25 years old as well and still works great!
Hello Ray,
A good tip there, thank you.
Take care.
Paul,,
I also use a motorcycle jack for a lot of things.
Absolutely!
Hockey Puk king. Great ideas Ray.😊😊😊😊
Thanks Randy, great minds think alike!
Looks like a good idea to me. I have a lot of hockey pucks, so I can certainly utilize one to use on my 2 floor jacks. Thanks for the idea. :)
Never seen a polished frame but I bet there are some out there!! 😂
Usually in the show car world, polished chrome frames, not for me but cool to look at!
Thanks Ray
Gary 80 Year Old Home Shop Machinist Aircraft echanic and Inspectot in the beautiful Ozark ountains of North
West Arkansas
Good one Ray 👍👍
Thanks Dean!
Hey Ray -- utilizing the pilot hole is a great idea -- the possible applications are limitless. When you banged your head, something good happened. I think I'll bang my head. I want to catch up to you. See Ya !
I think your right on with that Jim, maybe it knocked some smarts in the empty head of mine!
Simple/Smart!!!!
Thanks Chuck!
I’ll take one.. keep ‘em coming
What size?
Idk yet. We gotta measure
Those might work in some cases on your hoist, there might be a 3/4 to 7/8 hole in the end plate that goes under the frame. Like you said, endless uses. I always pick one up at the thrift store when I see one. The NHL freezes pucks for game use, little hockey trivia there Eh.
Hey Mark, Great info and thanks for sharing! I played Ice Hockey for many years, yes I have all my original teeth! 😂
Hey Ray thanks for all the great ideas! Keep um comin'!
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