HYDRAULIC FLOOR JACK REPAIR (part 1)

Repairing a vintage 1970's Floor Jack
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[@Darjan_Spasojevic]

I love these old timey jacks man. They just hit different. I guess its something only men understand what I mean.

[@3zhay]

Very good video. I love watching this type of stuff I learn a lot.

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Bud!!☺

[@lordofthewoods]

I was going to SAY... The one you're fixing looks like my early '80s ATG(?) from Japan (I'll confirm the brand when I look at it later). I was thinking about throwing it out later today, which led me to look for repair options. The last time I used it (about 20 years ago), I had my '74 Grand Am up in the air the front to install my rotors that I'd drilled & non-directional finished AFTER I painted them red, so they looked pretty kickin'. Went in to get my wife to take a look at them (yep, showing off) and, when we came back out, the rotors were sunk about four inches into the dirt because the jack had failed. Played hell getting another one under it : )

[@mikewarman9910]

My dad bought that exact jack new in 1970 something. It is the green model with the sears sticker still in it. That jack has built big block Chevelles, 36 Fords, lifted jeeps, and much more. Still works perfect to this day and I use it.

[@99carnot]

Very nice work removing those gears. I am looking forward to your next update on this one. Have a good week!

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks alot Steve!! You have a great week too!!☺

[@aleblanc3547]

I was fortunate to have a Sears store near where I grew up. Ninety percent of my tools came from their Craftsman line, and they had everything you could imagine. I remember too when "Made in Japan" meant junk, but that got turned around pretty quick beginning with the Toyota and Honda cars. Thanks, Roadking.

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah I'm the same way, just about everything I have is Craftsman!! Sears is just too convenient!! It's a shame what it has become though!!☺

[@aleblanc3547]

Yeah man...the store near me closed a few years ago now.

[@rayonwilliamssportsandfun2106]

Bought one fir 20 bucks today. Looking to restore it . Drove 1.5 hours one way for it..been looking fir a jack. And these restoration got me so ready to clean it up ..it's going up slowly 🐌

[@regsparkes6507]

I sold jacks like this one back about 25 or so years ago. They were imported ( in Canada) by Jet Tools, at the time,, and sold under different 'brand names." The raised or cast in number on the lifting saddle, usually meant the capacity, i.e M150, usually meant 1.5 tons. This is an interesting repair. I'll be looking forward to Part 2 now.

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks for the info Reg!! I have a few Jet 30 ton bottle jacks!!☺

[@davessmallenginerevival2847]

COOL I have this exact same jack and my gears slip a little bit now but not as bad as that one

[@chaytonruijsenaars3971]

yea this makes me want to go and rebuild that hydraulic jack i been meaning to rebuild, holds pressure and pumps weight just all the oil leaked out at the top where the seal went bad

[@PAPATexas]

There was a second number under the second model number you showed. Took a lot to bend those. Easy enough job taking apart. Good luck with putting the new ones on.

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Pop!! Yeah there were teeth marks on the handle from what must have been a very large pipe wrench!!☺

[@MrHevyshevy]

I've got an old Blackhawk jack here I've been meaning to look into. This might get me in the mood.

[@805ROADKING]

Sounds like a good job for Lil' Miss!!☺

[@MegaDirtyberty]

I have a jack that is very similar, it was given to me by a friend. It was no good, so I changed the oil which came out black (and still didn't work). I then dismantled it and found the seal was a black crumbly mess so I went to a bearing supply and took the piston and bore into them and they found a suitable jack specific seal and O rings. I then cleaned it all out and rebuilt it and it is still working some two years later.

[@BRENDAJASON1]

MegaDirtyberty what was it doing my jack jacks but goes back down

[@jerrymann6716]

Somehow, your friend or someone must have put brake fluid in it thinking it would be OK. Don't work that way. Hydraulic jack fluid is the only fluid that should be used.

[@bobkins270]

I have repaired many of them types of Jack's in the shops. And there were three building.

[@BRENDAJASON1]

bobkins270 like to get mine fixed it’s not a old one it’s orange. Mine jacks but goes back down

[@shawnharris8346]

I looked above at the comments and didn't notice anyone identify your new jack. It is an Astroline AM200F. Great jack.

[@drdoutdoors1603]

I've got one just like that, that was my grandpa's and it's a snap on

[@TheOpenAirGarage]

Looks like a fairly straight forward repair. I would be so tempted to replace the valve also.

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah I though about it!! I'm thinking the valve is good, but maybe some seals are worn, causing it to lower unwanted!! Thus causing someone to overtighten it enough to bend the steel gears!! I won't be surprised if we have to go a little deeper into it!!☺

[@2jeffs1]

Exactly my thoughts too. I found the piston seal to be most common failure for leak down on those animals. Loved the comments on those Chinese jacks. There are some things in life to avoid. There are times when one will go underneath something without jack stands because, well - it will only be a minute!

[@steveskouson9620]

Everett, we're from the 50's. We turned out OK. (Well, YOU did.) steve

[@BUGGEE0]

kml very nice video sir. I almost wet myself when you lifted that jack on the table and made that holla sound lol. But good work.

[@user-hk1jp6wm1o]

Great video!

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Bud!!☺

[@BMC1100]

I have the same jack, made in Japan. I bought it new in about 1983. It is a copy of an Australian made "Armstrong" brand Jack. Mine has recently starting to leak down so it needs a rebuild. I just need to find a seal kit.

[@frankinpattaya]

In Australia they where called a Hi Lift Armstrong Jack,, I think they where from Japan a long time ago,,I still have two of em and are great for 4 wheel drives

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah that looks like the same one, amongst a dozen other names they came out under!!☺

[@TheMrShinagami]

I have a pair of jacks from the 80's and they are not as good as the ones you have there. I think need to start looking out to see what I can find.

[@ninjawarrior636]

yur.vids are.awesome.805 roadking

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Bud!!☺

[@ziggassedup]

I've got jacks like both of those at work.

[@805ROADKING]

I'm scared to climb under a car with the new Chinese crap they sell now!!☺

[@JoshKilen]

very nice job.

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Mate!!☺

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

That should be a great ole jack when you get it fixed man ! Thumbs up...

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Bud!! I'm suspecting we'll need some seals before we're done, but this one is worth the effort!!☺

[@KowboyUSA]

Howdy, Jack.

[@rubencastro565]

805 as in Ventura County? In was there a couple months ago.. now back to hot South Florida. Lol. Live your videos by the way!!!

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Bud!! Nah we're not from VC, that's my house address!!☺

[@raywhittle8240]

The other jack is identical to the one l have had for over 50 years. Mine is a Fleet 3000 lb. Model # 5-26 l just purchased a rebuild kit from Blackhawk for $34.00 + $10.00 shipping. Ray W.

[@AaronUnknownPerformance]

Therapeutic 👌🏻

[@DHGSnipers]

I have the same exact jack. Used it several times a few months ago, but now the white handle won't budge/turn at all (need to turn it to the right so it actually pumps up, it's stuck too far left so pumping it doesn't raise it). Any ideas?

[@BillyDrury]

was looking down, heard a loud yell from to roadking, thought someone died, thank goodness it was just him lifting a jack, need to see a finished watercooled Briggs

[@wendellwilliams4171]

Great video help me a lot where do you purchase your blades for your cutter

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Bud!! I get the cutters at Amazon!! The link is in the description!!☺

[@TempoDrift1480]

That grinder made my kitty go coo coo.

[@jonasthies2263]

hey your vids Are te best

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Jonas!!☺

[@fairlane2020]

Hi RK I have the same jack, it's from about 1989 🙂

[@cigarcaptain]

More tricks from the King, nice

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Capt!!☺

[@kennyrogers3919]

I googled the part number and found it to be an Ausco jack. Hopefully that’s correct and helps you out

[@smolville]

You should donate it to Sampson Boat Co. A British kid in Oregon is rebuilding a very large old wooden boat all by himself. The Tally Ho.

[@joshuamarcoux1968]

Where do u get the replacement gears?

[@luke9511]

that looks almost like the exact same jack my grandfather had (now his son my uncle has it) but it has trouble going up and loses pressure, one day i would like to try and fix it to keep it in the family for a long time

[@rayonwilliamssportsandfun2106]

Needs oil

[@luke9511]

@@rayonwilliamssportsandfun2106 nope i have it now and it needs a full rebuild

[@erwinjeppie7310]

Sankyo SA-20 mine has now a intern leakage. Still got the original tag on it. Mine is from 1982. Looking for a proper service kit.

[@jackhamilton8216]

I have a pro lift 3 ton hydraulic floor jack it was working but not lifting all the way, I knew it needs some oil, I put some in, now it won't go up it off why?

[@johnstrange6799]

A little something different is always appreciated.

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Bud!!☺

[@TempoDrift1480]

I got one similar and I use it as an ashtray next to my piano.

[@allenmckinney9533]

always keep a metric crescent wrench on hand😁.

[@mjmcomputers]

Maybe slop somewhere caused the gears to not fully contact?

[@chopshops40]

Great video help me a lot where do you purchase the jack gears bud

[@805ROADKING]

www.hcrcnow.com/

[@MrCRMapleFarm]

I have the same jack, but the Sears/Craftsman version, circa 1989-ish. Nice strong jack, the only complaint is that I can't feather it back down. Everything I jack up comes to a crash landing. It's like "everyone clear?, OK, CRASH!" I even pinned a buddy's arm in an upper control arm once. He's like "OK let it down..., pick it back up. QUICK!" Interested in seeing how yours functions after the repair. Obama gas, ha, ha. My kids will always remember my rants about it.

[@805ROADKING]

Aye yi yi!! You need to stay away from that bitch before you kill somebody!!☺

[@artistben7]

These old floor jacks weighed like 75 pounds. I saw you struggling there ROADKING to get her up on the ole work bench. Almost sounded like I was listening to an old Kung Fu Episode.👍 Im sure you will get er back in shape my Friend.

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Mate!! I think I dropped a nut!!☺

[@victorbitter583]

About time. the second one won't be far behind lol. cheers.

[@Iseekoutthetruth]

I Just Bought A Red 1 and Cannot Find A name on it or any numbers, so how do you find a rebuild kit for it, I paid only $10 bucks for it. looks like the 1 your working on.

[@steveskouson9620]

Sheet pans? Yes, that shallow pan is STILL available. Go to a place that caters to commercial food preparers. (Bakers, prep cooks, dessert cooks, anyone in the food prep business.) You are looking for a full-size sheet pan. Vollrath is a DECENT manufacturer. steve

[@rickw8456]

I have a JC Penney 1-1/2 ton floor jack that I bought new in the 1970's also made in Japan. It looks identical to yours except for the color which is black and yellow. I have the original manual with parts list including an exploded view. I would be glad to send you a scanned copy of the manual, but I don't know how to do that other than with an email attachment.

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks alot Rich!! I appreciate it!! The company that sell parts have downloadable manuals for just about any kinda jack ever made!!☺

[@michaelmisanthrope]

My jack has gears that are in good shape but they don't mesh. I can't see any way to either lower the stationary gear or raise the gear at the end of the handle. The handle gear is below the stationary gear.

[@MissouriOldTimer]

is there a bolt broken off the reason the bottom cog was welded on ?

[@805ROADKING]

Nah, some of them valves had the nut and bolt but some were welded like this one!!☺

[@queenofyeay]

Y'know, that US washer under the one spur gear might have raised it up enough so that it allowed the gear teeth to be slightly un-meshed. I never did anything like that, BUT I have known mechanics to sabotage shop owned equipment they don't like so they can order new stuff. Floor jacks being one such item. Regardless of the added washer you would have had to really twist those gears HARD to do that. I sure hope the valve is good. One of mine needs a rebuild as it leaks down slowly (I have the kit) but in any case it's a cheap part as you say.

[@heyitsdrew]

mine just broke thanks for sharing we need to know how to do this crap

[@michaelmisanthrope]

I have a worn out back and could but shouldn't lift my 75 pound jack on to my work bench, but working at floor level is painful. Sucks getting old.

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah Buddy!! ☺

[@joelgarza4250]

I found out what kind of jack you have with the numbers stamped D-7455 it is a DAYTON JACK

[@Jim-ie6uf]

Nice, where'd you get the gears?

[@805ROADKING]

Lazzar jack parts!!☺

[@rockyjjones8989]

If you knew how to gas weld you could rebuild those gear teeth back up and reform them with you diamond grinder. It would have only taken about 1 1/2 hrs to do that then let it cool. Re-assemble and build it up. Then check to see if it will lower and pump back up. If not then replace the "O" rings.

[@DriveShaftDrew]

NOTICED SOME PLAY on the left handle mount where it meets the pump mount (bad bushing maybe ) just a heads up I know you already saw it but just in case you didn't, I thought I'd mention it 320 to 335 in the video

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Drew!! I did see that, I don't think it's enough to create a problem!! I think the seals were probably leaking and it was lowering by itself!! So the best way to fix that is to turn the handle till you bend the steel cogs eh!!☺

[@albertseelen9130]

If you haven’t been told yet your floor jack is an apac,vintage 1960 approx regards Brian NZ.

[@sixtyfiveford]

They haven't changed much. My 15yr old 3ton Craftsman is identical.

[@805ROADKING]

You probably have one of the last batches of the good ones!! I've been looking at the Jacks they sell now and I don't see anything I would Buy!!☺

[@smallenginedude71]

I have a real nice snap on jack i need to repair. Its very weak and probably needs the hydraulic ram repaired.

[@tonycadena9619]

I HAVE THE SAME FLOOR JACK ,WERE DID YOU GET THE GEARS TO REPAIR YOUR FLOOR JACK.

[@805ROADKING]

lazzar hydraulics

[@Justin81James]

Norco 2 1/2 ton possibly?

[@missionbell21]

This floor jack looks like a 1970's vintage NORCO 1-1/2 ton. Model WFN-150

[@peterwill3699]

Bought a nappa jack and year later could not get any parts for it.

[@queenofyeay]

I did a bit of looking at old jacks online and found one picture of a jack that was similar enough that it might be made by the same company as yours, just at a different time. Anyway the picture was titled 1943 Walker floor jack. I know that Walkers jacks last for years (I have two from the eighties) and I also know that Walker has built jacks for tons of people to put their names on. Walker colors are blue and yellow but I've seen Walker floorjacks in all kinds of company colors. I could be wrong though. I found someone asking about a floorjack with the exact same casting number painted red, it was identified as an AUSCO D-7400 whether it was MADE by AUSCO or by Walker I don't know...

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah my Buddy Aserta Identified it last week as a AUSCO D-7400, it is similar to a Walker!! They're both made in the US!!☺

[@queenofyeay]

Ahhh, I had scrolled down to see if anyone had answered and didn't go THAT far down until just now. Oh well! Good on Aserta.

[@waiting4aliens]

model number for the jack please. I have the same one

[@micaelsilva5021]

i got one of those but pretty bigger

[@MrSparkums]

Hey great series! Did you ever figure out a model #?

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Bud!! Yeah one is a Sear 328.1200 and the other one is an Ausco D-7400!!☺

[@MrSparkums]

@@805ROADKING Great thank you! : ) Somehow I missed the part where you gave the model #.. ? X )

[@philod902]

Don't know if you have this info already; if it's a Craftsman/Sears, the three digits 328 were sears code for Tru-products inc. as mfg. They had a subsidiary Tru-lift, which made hydraulic rams, jacks etc. Here's a trademark filing website www.trademarkia.com/trulift-73381917.html, from 1982. Hope it helps.

[@waynecreech]

Nuff' Jackin around!

[@stevelalondejr2183]

Do you suppose the bottom gear was held on with a nut or bolt that's been broke off ? Check for slop,bush if needed should work for many more moons.

[@805ROADKING]

Nah, Some Jacks came with a nut and bolt and some came welded like this one!! The replacement for them is also just welded!!☺

[@cesarvaldiviezo1790]

Yo tengo un gato como ese el problema que tiene que ya no quiso subir pero no aprieta donde esta el estrellado le quite los opresores pero no me fije como van las balinas y unos resortes que se salieron puede ayudarme soy de México no entiendo el ingles

[@vernonsteinkamp1088]

Am I the only one interested in seeing the cars in his shop?

[@805ROADKING]

Here ya go Vern!! kzbin.info/aero/PLOkM2h167hjrvqhVh2-hm5on5PXnoDSjN kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2iahH-coK99ocU

[@owencoit8596]

I think your jack is a Ausco, Auto Specialties Mfg, St Joseph MI

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah you're right Bud!!☺

[@JimsEquipmentShed]

Wow, impressive, I'll bet the guy that bent those teeth had a gym membership at golds..... "I pick things up, and put them down..." You are clearly full on beast mode to break stuff like that. (With out using a pipe wrench.... I'd be looking for wrench tooth marks.)

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah Buddy!! Definitely wrench marks on the handle!!☺

[@JimsEquipmentShed]

805ROADKING yea, I kinda figured. It kinda sucks when you see stuff like that. But then again, it's a great way to get free stuff..... ;-)

[@Tjousk]

You can lift just about anything if you make the right noises.

[@805ROADKING]

It's alot more fun when the Kiddie are around to hear it!! It scares the hell outta them!!☺

[@jonw1508]

Thank you for the informative video, when will part 2 be available. Thanks

[@805ROADKING]

As soon as the parts arrive!!☺

[@jpmechanics6122]

What brand is yours

[@805ROADKING]

Ausco D7400!!☺

[@kartsandcameras2441]

Did you quit the radial engine project

[@805ROADKING]

Nah, that's a 5-10 year project!! We work on that in our spare time!!☺

[@kartsandcameras2441]

Cool I can't wait until it is ready to run

[@marvinlowe3213]

Looks like my Jack allied

[@joealbert7773]

In the late 60's a bunch of jacks had the same pump with the "C" section on the top that goes around a pin. The cylinder should have a soft plug for filling. it also acts as a valve to let air in and out as the cylinder extends and collapses. They probably all originated in Japan. I had a couple of smaller jacks like this I used for my race car as they were easy to carry.

[@TK-qw9es]

Not sure but it may be Banzai M150M Try and search in Yahoo Japan web page

[@campermike8879]

I see I'm not the only one that removes the shield off the cutter. lol

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah to me they are just a safety hazard!!☺

[@davidtillwach5542]

I bought a sears floor jack for 20 bucks didnt want to lift up .i put jack oil in it and she works fine Oh its made in America.the guy said its 3 ton the name plate said 10 ton

[@aserta]

Your jack is an ausco d7400.

[@805ROADKING]

I believe you nailed it Mate!!☺

[@anthonypirozzi837]

It's an Ausco 11/2 ton

[@anthonypirozzi837]

Your original jack...

[@shanec4441]

Those numbers are most likely casting numbers and not related to the jack part number

[@riiwind]

That design of jack has been around for a long time not so good for lowered vehicles tho.

[@jerrymann6716]

Buy you a real man's car and you won''t have to worry about the height.

[@joealbert7773]

Red and white back then could have meant Blackhawk. Walkers were blue and Weavers where green.

[@ElToni88]

Great video. Lift with your legs please Protect your back!

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Bud!!☺

[@bizbot1655]

805roadking- I'm noticing an area that needs attention, but you probably already have figured out by now.

[@805ROADKING]

If it's the play in the U portion of the handle we did see that but i don't think that's bad enough to cause any problem!!☺

[@bizbot1655]

No, not only that one.

[@mrclubike]

They may be a Blackhawk

[@tylerk9404]

Hey, you wouldn't happen to know the name/brand of this jack would you? I have one from my dad, which he had from his dad, and the piston just doesn't hold pressure/fluid anymore, looking into restoring it. Thanks, good video!

[@805ROADKING]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5mkmnSHgLWapbs

[@tylerk9404]

@@805ROADKING thank you, and after further research and through the rabbit hole to a forum, found the specific brand to be a hein werner 1 1/2 ton.

[@winstonrenn6557]

I'd say a Mac tools. Dead ringer for the one I have.