Fill & Bleed a floor jack

[@superorko1]

I seriously was fixing to go buy a new Jack. I’ve had this thing forever and have long lost the paperwork. I eventually had every part of this thing off trying to get fluid back in it. Before I threw it away I said I’ll search one more time and here you are saving me $200. Thanks a million!!!

[@kmicify]

This is what a how to video is supposed to be. To the point, helpful, and easy to follow.

[@tnsturner]

Yes sir

[@clarencealexander1908]

K. Michel I completely agree. There was no silly background music/noise nor was there any useless commentary.

[@autrytom]

Simple

[@bronzematrix3419]

His next video, should be on, how to captivate, educate, and not waste viewers Time, Very good tutorial. Just stopped me from making a stupid, mistake, 2021 thanks sir.

[@brianneedham9892]

All good except that motor oil or any other liquid is definitely not compressible.

[@raceforpride]

I was about to throw a jack away, you saved it's life. followed your instructions, I'm only 90 years old, so I have a lot to learn.

[@hilton8r]

You may be old as dirt, but you are cool as hell to boot. I appreciate this video...

[@cabbie2111]

Thanks wise old man. Bled jack with new plunger o-ring and works like a charm (craft 3 ton). Only issue I had was rubber cap popped off (when bleeding and removing) and lost it for 15 min. Said a prayer and poof there it was right in front of me. Appreciate your help!

[@spiritbreathlife7492]

...can't tell you how many times I've been through that exact same senario - lose something, go nuts, calm down, pray for a minute - bingo, hey where did that come from???

[@donaldpeters9770]

I have this exact jack, bought it maybe 45 years ago. Was about to give up on it until I found this video. Thanks for the inspiration!!!

[@andresgodinez1319]

Donald do you know the model # so I can buy parts for my jack, tanks.

[@brunoblatief]

@@andresgodinez1319 larin

[@durbinsgarage2692]

I have this jack. Im 43 my dad bought it when I was around 10 at Sam’s Wholesales… it still works.

[@dwight402]

I have one of those here in Canuckland, it Will outlast me and my kids, came from Oswego NY, thank you muchly !!

[@EdontheBeach]

Ha! Canuckland ! That's funny

[@CarneysDrums]

I liked how passionate you were about this jack. USA baby.

[@joeygemini6390]

Thank goodness i found your video again! Got it downloaded this time. By far the best vid on this subject. I have that exact jack. Needed to add some more hydrolic and i could not remember how! Gettin old i guess. Your vid saved me yet again. Thanks!

[@EdontheBeach]

Thanks, Buddy

[@markeymark7360]

Thank you so much for your help sir, I watched all these other guys talk about how to fix a jack and none of them knew what they were talking about until I listened to you. Now my jack is fixed and I saved like 100 plus dollars.👍👍👍

[@omarG19100]

watched this video this morning and now I got my jack to work. Thanks alit bro.

[@angargoy7181]

*Very good for the information I have purchased one just like it and plan to repair it for my use on my cars. Thanks*

[@Goobersville1]

Watched a couple other people's videos and one had me doing a bleeding procedure through that fill hole you showed. Another video said to fill through one of the other screws (one on the right of the star gear). When I did both these, the improvement was marginal at best. But when I did like how you showed - it worked much better right away. Thank you! New life to a 25 year old floor jack!

[@Warpig7]

Well done!! We need more videos like these. Simple. No bullshit. Experience makes all the difference.

[@manglermalachi]

Thank you Ed! My old orange 2.5 ton floor jack was just about to be put to the curb when I chanced upon your video. Because of you, my jack lives on!

[@garynoss818]

Got the same jack, followed instructions, filled it up with jack oil and now it works perfectly!

[@jefffoster3557]

Thanks so much man.....great vid! My 35+ year old Astroline 2 ton was only pumping about haflway. Tried bleeding first based on another vid. Looked up Astroline on YT and yours was the first to pop up. Almost opened the wrong plug and I probably would have gave up if it didn't work. 35+ years later, with a 1/4 cup of fluid works like new!

[@jeffbekeris]

After watching some of 'those videos' I went down the rabbit hole of 'fixing' my Craftsman 3-ton jack, which I've had for at least 30 years. Thank goodness I found your video and followed your advice. The rubber plug looked like steel, painted silver, just like the jack, but it was there. I used a straw as a funnel because I didn't want to make another trip out for one after driving all over town to find the jack oil. That plug was a booger to get back in after filling the jack with oil. But, once I wrestled that back in the jack worked like a charm, just as you described. Thank you, Ed, for your video and no-nonsense but enjoyable delivery of how to get my jack working again. Definitely, two thumbs up! 👍👍😁

[@moments2treasure]

My husband had no idea how to do this and asked me to find a how-to video. Your step by step instructions made easy work of the task. Thanks!

[@captainkirk4011]

My dad bought this Jack for me from harbor freight 20 years ago and works fantastic.. thank you for posting

[@CoolAsFreya]

Thanks for your video showing an old classic trolley jack, a lot of the videos online showed newer jacks and didn't explain which plug was which!

[@jackstone-j1z]

This guy is awesome. Very smart man. Knows how to communicate with his buddy’s

[@Calbenmike]

I could listen to this guy for hours.

[@badbob666]

My issue is I've got a jack that everytime I fill it it dumps a bunch of oil back out that breather/fill port that's making sure it's not filled to the top even.

[@sheltonhawthorne9369]

I like the way you did this video, and like the way you put things ! Well done !

[@jamesruehle4068]

Love it, saved myself from buying a crappy new one, CND 300, I also have the same jack bought 40 years ago! Those with a few miles under their belt have a way of speaking clearly, they know, life is simple and today society has a way of being really fricken complicated because they think they know. Really happy I found your clip and thank you!! Cheers

[@kylerob360]

Awesome, everyday gentleman made a video that really helps us repair our jack. Thanks!

[@rusty4888]

Thanks so much for this video. Got almost the exact same jack that wouldn't lift. After using your video as a guide, I filled it and bled it and it now works great. Awesome video....Thanks

[@cudakatt]

Great video with a little 150 yr old humor!! Thankyou. This was a great video because I know how to bleed brakes. it never made sense to me about just putting fluid in there. Turning the handle to release the pressure...nice..

[@onewheelup]

ive had mine since the early 80's the o ring went bad so i fixed it, and cleaned it up and gave it a nice paint job,good to go another ,well the rest of my life lol

[@wbesack]

Thanks for the straightforward video on the right way to do it. All other videos told me to mess with the screw plug. When I opened that one, it was already full, nowhere to add oil. I had no idea about the rubber plug. YOUR video saved the day! My jack is like new.

[@brianmorrison6057]

Neighbors just threw one out by the road! Grabbed it up and your video was very helpful to get it operating again. Thank you

[@charlesbarr3561]

Outstanding how to video. And yes, some of the other videos are a bit misleading. Thanks for the layman's terms

[@MrSebesta]

Good job! So many horrible suggestions on yt with bad, even unsafe information. One actually suggests using water in a pinch. Your info is legit, to the point and proper. Thanks man

[@robcooke8063]

Just bought an old well used but good quality Taskmaster trolley jack from a farm sale, tried it first of all and it would barely lift itself more than a couple of inches. Initially opened the screw at the back, then found this video and had it all up and running perfectly within 10 mins. It is currently holding up about 2 tons of Massey Ferguson tractor. You are a superstar for posting this video. Many thanks.

[@cartasaminietaalpalma1401]

I have one just like it for 40 yrs. Worked fine all that time until a couple days ago. Followed your video instructions. Now it works okay. Will pass it on, along with the link to your video, to my son and granddaughter. Thank you very much sir. I really appreciate it.

[@ernieleblanc6636]

My jack didn't appear to have the rubber plug, but it did , it was just painted silver like the cylinder. Topped it up and works like new. Thanks for the video.

[@christopha1955]

I’m having trouble getting the plug back in. Anyone got advice?

[@WHCAudio]

This looks like a HiLoad. I have a 2-3/4 Ton variant of this same floor jack. It was leaking and I found replacement fill hole plugs. Followed this video exactly and the jack works perfectly now. Thanks dude!

[@reynoldscustomdetailing]

Finally someone that knows what he's doing. It seams like everyone is unscrewing the screws, those are not too be tampered with, unless it needs to be refurbished from neglect. And like he said, Jack's especially an older one like mine and his, they will be around for thousands of years, literally.

[@whiteyriley3179]

This is a very good video it explains things perfectly I have a floor jack with four ports and messed with the flat headed screw and oil came out under pressure my rubber plug is painted red didn’t think that was the port to put the oil in but it was so thank you for making an easy to follow video my man cheers

[@Oldtimehockey87]

Thank you for this video! I have this exact same jack. It was my father's for over 20 years. When he passed away I got all his tools, this jack included, and it's one of my most prized possessions. Thank you for this video as I will now be able to continue using my dads jack for at least another 20 years If not more!

[@patramey2258]

Do you have a link or advice on getting a new plunger seal? I can't find the right one anywhere

[@boydlittou9446]

Do you know the make and model of the jack? I have exact same jack but need seals and can't find info on jack.

[@clydeespinosa6286]

Thanks for this video., my dad left me an old floor jack. Though it is an import Allied it had been very good for over 10 years. I went to Change the oil and it stopped working. Jack really has sentimental value. I followed your instructions and it is like brand new now thanks for posting this video

[@ibemeubu2509]

Great video, just what I needed to get back in action. Cheers Mate!

[@RogerLundquist]

Thanks for pointing out the the two holes (looks like fill holes) are useless. Then you show me where the correct fill hole was! Guess what- It worked. Thanks so much!

[@beboboymann3823]

Wow! Thank you sir. My Jack quit working and I saw the left hand hole there at the rear and thought I had lost a screw in plug and have been on the search for a plug for it so I could put in Jack oil and get it working again. I will buy some Jack oil and fill as you instructed. Way to go!

[@benthere2msunset602]

Rubber plug Install. I used screw driver to remove plug it damaged plug. Ordered plugs on Amazon. Tried to push but no go. Tried pushing with screw driver no go. Finally used needle nose pliers and twisted as screwing in bolt and worked to properly seat plug.

[@AnglingAndrew-p6o]

Thanks! Somebody gave me a jack just like yours that sat outside for over 20 years and has the exact problem you showed.

[@eddiew4063]

Thanks for this video. I have a 20 yr old Lincoln that finally needs oil/bleeding. You’re right, my dad had an old craftsman floor Jack and a good Wilton bench vise and both got sold for pennies!! Hang on to the old American made tools!!

[@JKilem]

I looked up "how to fill floor jack" and yours was the first to pop up, so I watched it. and thank god I did, I fixed my jack in 2 mins, then I watched other videos on it to see if they where the same, and none knew what the rubber stopper was for.

[@rzz9594]

thanks ed,... watched a few other vids first , then found yours,... what a relief ,.first 3:30 mins was all I needed , now jack is fine,...

[@ujang597]

I'ved watched tons of video on how to fix this,and none of them tell about air bleeder valve there,since my jack almost 30 years old,which bought by my father long time ago.And this video tutorial is the best i've found over the world.Thx friend for sharing it with the world

[@TacoTabascoFresh]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Took my chances and bought a Blue point jack for 10 dollars and thought it was a mistake until I saw your video. You are absolutely right, there is not any video's on these particular type of Jack's. Thanks you.

[@gibletjakester]

Love this video, too often people seem to think everything is throw-away. Keep it and get it working again!

[@NTromb]

Thank you sir I have the exact same Jack and although I’m only 42 years old turning 43 here it slipped my mind how to do it so this was a great refresher course and reassured the way I was supposed to do it

[@wazza_za7873]

Great advise, just got my jack sorted out.

[@GrahamWhisen]

Thank you for this comprehensive video!! I watched a bunch of other videos on KZbin and spent more than a couple hours trying to get my jack working again. After seeing this, I had the jack working beautifully in 10 minutes. Very much appreciated!

[@tory9425]

much appreciated fixed 3 jacks great video

[@Btownie]

Just picked one of these up for 20 bucks. Didn’t raise up. Watched this video now it does. Thank you.

[@raymoniz2101]

Thank you , was ready to sell for parts but went to youtube and watched your video . You saved my jack , had it for over 20 yrs, i'd buy you a beer if I could THANKS !!!!

[@bigd835]

Glad i watched this. It prevented me from pulling the drain plug or screw in the block mistakenly. I have a Larin DQY 6000 and they hid the fill plug under the handle. If you hadnt told me , I would have NEVER seen it. Fill 'er up.

[@vettemedx]

Great video. Restored my grandfathers jack. Means so much to me. Thanks.

[@reifukaiyukikaze]

This guy straight to the point....deserve a medal ....I learn something

[@Martin-tk1fm]

Perfect description,I have the same jack been outside for the past 20 years and the only issue i have had is it needs bled today.cheers bud 👍👍👍

[@cullen406]

Actual correct and helpful info, finally! I've watched 20 videos on this stuff today, this was the best one! Ty

[@danander11]

Thanks.. Just got a bargain on a 3-ton.. filled it with new jack oil and it works like a champ. A bit of paint, a bit of grease, I'll have a brand new jack.

[@daviddoolin7995]

Thank you … excellent

[@IFHSP2]

I have what appears to be the same jack. Allied Indy 5 - 2 1/4 ton. This was passed down from my dad in 09 after he passed away. It has not worked for many years, but it has sentimental value. Followed your instructions and damn if it ain't workn' like new. I used Bars Jack Oil. Thank you sir. 😊

[@TheIronDuke502]

I have a Mac Tools 3.5 ton floor jack that also has a foot pump in addition to the handle. For the last year, I have been on the verge of getting rid of because it wouldn’t pump up very far. I am going to look for the rubber plug and see how much jack oil that it needs to start working again - I was under the impression that the flat slotted screw plug was where the fill was. When this floor jack was new, It was a beast and served me well. Thanks for giving me some renewed hope that I might bring my floor jack back to life.

[@Flymore25]

I have the exact same floor jack ... Glad to know it's a well made jack

[@nickh6383]

This video was incredibly educational and well made. You executed the procedure in a flawless manner. Thank you sir. You are a gentleman and a scholar.

[@markmury404]

Excellent advice, I was just about to give up on my 37 year old "Mac" tools jack when I took the time to look this video up & saved 2 or 3 hundred dollars, I bought the jack new in 1980 and now I'm sure it will outlive me

[@LChow-xq3xm]

I got exactly the same jack. It is still working fine. Just needs a little bit of oil. Great video.

[@melvincoleman8008]

Got to give you credit for this video. I don't know how old my jack is. But, it is American and YOU JUST FIXED IT ! Thank You !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheReefPimp]

The only irony I find is that your name is Ed & not JACK !! Thank you for the perfect instructional video!

[@EdontheBeach]

Ha! My dad's name was Jack!

[@dr.arikgreenberg25]

Excellent instruction. Simple, straightforward, answers all potential questions. Thank you for this. I followed your advice to a T and my old floor jack now works like new.

[@EdontheBeach]

Thanks - doin' what I can to make the world a better place :)

[@georgegoode2475]

Thanks for the video and it works great. I just filled a floor jack that looks just like the one in this video and I can remember when my late Father bought it 20 or 30 years ago. It's made in China plus used by many Family members through the years. It has a screw in fill plug with a gasket and the floor jack still looks & works like a new one. I'd bet it would go another 50 years at least, if I were a Gambler.

[@daviddockerill9447]

This really does work, I am in the UK my jack was made in Germany but it is identical to the one in this video, most people recommend filling through the plug on the pump usless. My jack has creeping for over a year, filling through the cylinder it took a lot of fluid and now works perfectly

[@EdontheBeach]

not just a pretty face here, buddy :)

[@harryharry3193]

@@EdontheBeach HILLARIOUS.

[@mikefussell8991]

I have the exact same jack my dad had it 30yrs easy.iv had it 14yrs.they are bullet proof.

[@charliecox479]

I have the same Jack I bought for 30 bucks at a yard sale I redid the whole thing looks brand new best Jack I have

[@isaiahvillarreal4512]

First and only video I saw on floor jack repair. Clicked on it for two reasons . It was the shortest and it looked just like the one my girlfriends departed father left her. Darla was busy making breakfast but said to me . “ I like how he explained it , direct and to the point . No extra sentences or loud music” good job Mr Ed.

[@EdontheBeach]

yeah, I am quite the cool cat!

[@roodick85]

Amen!

[@tona6g72]

Thanks man. I've wanted to fill up my brothers jack for 10 years now but didn't know how until now. Thanks!

[@edwardwaller6324]

Many blessings to you sir. You remind me of my eldest brother, he also knew what he was saying and could put information out in a clear and simple manner. You also, obvious to anyone, have similar Christian fruits of the Spirit. .

[@EdontheBeach]

I'm atheist

[@muchgreatness7497]

I've been looking for this video since yesterday. I saw it a few years ago. It's like finding an old friend. Thanks.

[@tgakascream9968]

Thanks brother, I have one of these 30yr + old jacks that’s been out of service for awhile now. No more thanks to this video. They are very good quality jacks and I’m so glad i did not rush it.

[@bluered1322]

Thanks this helped me. My dad just lent me almost the exact same jack he's had since the 80s I topped it off with jack oil from walmart it took about half the bottle and wd40 on the wheels and that pivot point which was stuck and it seems to work great!

[@snowman307]

Thanks for the great video.Helped alot.

[@rasmussenmortuary8771]

Very helpful! I have been trying to get mine working for some time now and your video had all the needed steps! Thank you

[@PIX3LRAC3R]

Great video! inherited a jack almost identical to that one a few years ago, and it's a little jerky going all the way up. Glad I found your video, thank you.

[@kimberlyterlap5588]

Only one that had the jack that I have only one that was clear has gave points on how to maintain it thank you

[@wessteele1058]

Had that exact jack back in 1990 damn fine made products ,just can't get stuff like that new anymore

[@marcgambone4240]

I really appreciate how you explain why not to use brake fluid or motor oil.

[@SC300DRIFTER]

This is exactly what I was looking for thank you for the awesome video and the great information! Excellent information spoken clearly in a way that was understandable even to me 🙂

[@jamesmorad5009]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge, not only I've learned something new but you gave me a good laugh.

[@donn3642]

I just came to check KZbin to see how to add hydraulic oil to the my jack. To my surprise, you have the identical jack. I've had mine for about 20 years and it's been setting for the last 5. The reason is that I did exactly what you said not to do and put oil in that little plug with the spring. It never worked after that. I look forward to doing it the right way because it was a great jack before I screwed it up. Thank you for the instructions.

[@boydlittou9446]

What brand and model is your jack? I have same jack and need make and model for seals.

[@donn3642]

@@boydlittou9446 Boyd, I am sorry but I have stripped and painted it. I will try and find the size of the O Rings that it takes and let you know.

[@boydlittou9446]

@@donn3642 Ok Thanks, if you knew what make it was it would help. Mine has the raised D and U Letters cast in the part the handle goes in to just like yours.

[@robertT1930]

Many Thanks! Here I was about to tear my 3 ton apart and buy new seals and what not!! Took a step back calmed down and found this video! Success within a matter of 20-30 minutes.

[@andresgodinez1319]

Do you got the part# for the seals?

[@geezerhull]

Thank you so much!! I have the identical jack and although it won't hold the vehicle up, it has no external leaks. It was destined for the recycle yard till I saw your video.

[@PeterStuartJr]

You the man! I inherited this same jack from my Father who used it most of his adult life running an auto shop. Just recently started to slowly fall and I was pretty bummed. Glad to hear this will be an easy fix, thanks for the video!

[@EdontheBeach]

PLUS I'm housebroken!

[@jlg8689]

Was about to scrap my old jack but after seeing this video thank you SOOOO MUCH!! It fixed it!

[@enriquejanero3762]

Thank you. I just got a Sears 3-Ton Model 950136, hand me down, that sat around for a while and does not go up. Your video just gave me a starting point for repairing it. Hopefully, it only needs to be bled.

[@julesgrill2490]

THANK YOU! 7th video is a charm, to get basic/straight to the point instructions, appreciate it.

[@TejasToolMan]

I have this same Jack I bought at a garage sale filled the wrong hole, ty for this tune up video