HYDRAULIC PORTA-POWER REPAIR (part 1)

[@pamminers4010]

This video was very useful in repairing my P59 porta power pump. Very well put together video and excellent detail. Thanks very much.

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Bud!!☺

[@MalcOfLincoln]

Few years ago I bought one from a friend for £10...he got lots of stuff dirt cheap from a fire brigade auction. Used it a little but then sold it to my friend at the garage for the same money. Used it this year to push the tractor wheel rim on when I welded it. Still works great.

[@Menditman2014]

It's great you have managed to find the seals, I'll look forward to part 2, thanks.

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Bud!!☺

[@alcopower5710]

Don’t forget Weaver. Excellent kit👍

[@coolrides]

It's cool to take things apart and figure how they work....good thing you found replacement parts! :) Jack

[@grantw.whitwam9948]

Yes, it gives me more courage to check things out, especially if their not working as it is.

[@coolrides]

Hey, Grant! Definitely based on the idea that there's not much to lose, and potentially a lot to gain. :) Jack

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah Buddy!! That's the only way you're gonna learn!!☺

[@txsviking]

Glad to know you can still get parts. That's a lot better pump that any Wing Wang made today.

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah I've seen them Wing Wang pumps blow apart before!!☺

[@DaddytechEnt]

*HOLY COW! can't believe how much those washers cost. that's ridiculous. makes me appreciate my pora-power that much more. i have the 10,000 pound harbor freight one and bought the pulling ends so i can push or pull the dents and things out but i have to be careful because all my pushing elements are 10,000 pounds but the pulling ones are only 5,000 pounds but they still totally work*

[@805ROADKING]

Be careful Jimbo!! I've seen a few of those cheap Chinese pumps blow apart and injure people before!!☺

[@DaddytechEnt]

had mine for 7 years now i think it is and used it on things well beyond the max limits and it's still together so i'm thinking i'm good but i never use anything harbor freight that i am expecting to last forever either so when ido use that it's very cautiously(normally)

[@231flash]

I wouldn't complain on only getting 42 years out of it. I had one like it for years, had all the attachments , spreaders, pusher and pulling rams, it was well worn out and took it to a auction and still got good money for it. Stupid me sold it and picked up a new one and it only lasted a short time and started leaking.

[@805ROADKING]

Doh!!☺

[@WillsGarage91]

Nice repair there Roadking! Can't wait for part 2!

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Bud!! We'll probably put up part 2 tomorrow!!☺

[@creamofcardstv]

I'm sure doctor Roadking will have it up and running in no time :) Hope you find the parts.

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks for the vote of confidence Mate!! We're already using it again!!☺

[@kenfrazier616]

excellent thank you for the two part repair tips

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

I bet the King can fix it ! Thumbs up man ..

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Bud!! We got it working better than new!!☺

[@davessmallenginerevival2847]

I have one simular to yours that leaks. Now that I see how it's done I should fix it

[@805ROADKING]

That's all it was, those little seals!! I'm surprised mine wasn't leaking!!☺

[@not2fast4u2c]

Hope you can get the seals you need ..I read the comments and seen there are some parts places mentioned. I would clean and inspect the check valve & clean/ flush out all the parts

[@805ROADKING]

Everything was clean as a whistle!! I just replaced them seals and it's better than new now!!☺

[@MVP11489]

are there 2 check valves, or just one? I would think there would be one near the hose, to prevent pressure from coming back through, and a second one between the piston you took apart, and the resivoir. I would think that check valve would be leaking fluid back into the resivoir causing your issue. those seals you removed look like all they do is keep the fluid from from blowing past the piston under pressure.

[@chevy6299]

I agree with you a gummed up check valve would do it.

[@805ROADKING]

Nah it was just them seals, it's working better than new now!!☺

[@Vader1957]

I would check the check valve as well. If it won't hold the pressure, it could cause what you were seeing.

[@805ROADKING]

It will hold pressure, I just couldn't make any!! Those new seals solved the problem!!☺

[@super6954]

Hi Glad you found seals for it pretty easy. we have an old Dunlop high lift trolley jack here it must be from the 40's/50's and pretty rare. I can't find much about it online for pictures or anything. I need seals for that really as it leaks on the floor, but kinda scared to take it apart and mess it up completely if nothings available. My suspensions are it has leather seals that are goofy sizes and styles. The new made in China jacks aren't anywhere near as well built and don't lift so high, from what I've seen around. Like with your porta power it would be a sad day if it went in the scrap after all the money it's made and the years we've had it .

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Bud!! Yeah floor jacks are a little more involved but I'm sure you can find what you need!!☺

[@tom7601]

The seal on the release valve looks like a mini valve guide umbrella seal.

[@JimsEquipmentShed]

Nice when you can keep an old piece of gear alive, I have a chain come-a-long that is older than I am, Ive pulled it apart and cleaned it over the years, but other than that (And fixing the time I greased the clutch 25 years ago......long story) its working fine.

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah Buddy!! Almost everything I have is old!! Every time I use something it brings back a memory from the 70's or of my Dad!!☺

[@SteamCrane]

I wonder whether Hein Werner's side trip into hydraulic excavators put them under. Many companies have tried to diversify into something that seemed like a good idea at the time, and went bankrupt.

[@805ROADKING]

Don't know!! For a Company that was that big and around for so long, there really isn't much information on it!!☺

[@Mad-Duk_Machine_Werkes]

HEY BUDD, you mentioned that you werent going to do anything with the check valve- BUT, the tiniest little flake of crud or small chunk of rubber in the check valve will hold it open slightly and keep the pump from getting pressure as the oil will just freely flow back and forth...... So while youre waiting for the U-cup washers maybe take it apart and flush it both ways and clean and blow air thru the check valve to make sure it's good?

[@movingforward6099]

hey roadking! I rebuild graco airless sprayers and they have the same stile of packings on the piston and throat. there made of leather and teflon. have to soak them in oil for an hour or more before assembling. to adjust bring it to 0 play then give it a half to 3/4 turn. dont know if that will help but keep the vids coming i realy enjoy them! cheers!

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Mate!!☺

[@locouk]

We used to soak rubber seals in mentholated spirits to clean and rejuvenate the rubber, I'm going back 25 years and we didn't have to do it often so I can't remember how long we had to soak them. I'm just thinking it might be a useful bit of info if you can't find replacement seals easily.

[@frodehau]

Do you mean methylated spirits? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denatured_alcohol

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Mate!! We were able to find suitable replacements!!☺

[@IntegraDIY]

Would probably be a good idea to take it more apart, soak it in gasoline over night, to get more built up gunk from inside of it out..

[@huck01955]

Cool I hope you can save the old girl

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah that's all it was, just those little piston seals!! Now it's better than new!!☺

[@skycarl]

I'm surprised a manufacturer would use 5 rings or seals in an area where one made for it would work. Great tool either way. Bet it works fine when you are done RK...

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Carl!! We got it working, we were only able to put two seals in!! That is a factory set up, they call it a multi V pack seal!!☺

[@regsparkes6507]

I'm wondering if MVP11489 might be on to something too. I would think there should be 2 check valves, or at least a double valve. Anyway, I'm sure you'll get it straightened away. This is an interesting repair.

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Reg!! Nah nothing wrong with the check valve, they're just ball bearings and springs!! I just had to replace those piston seals and now it's good for another 40 years!!☺

[@regsparkes6507]

There you go then, well too, it is a Hein Werner after all ! I know that brand too,..there is no doubt at all they, like the older Ridgid plumber's and pipe fitter's tools, are the very best quality and built to do the job with very long life. Good ol' "Made In The U.S.A. ' quality,...like 'The Boss' signs's that title song.

[@frodehau]

If it suddenly failed, your check valves have failed. But the piston is pretty worn too. Broach the hole, and machine a new piston, or find something that is the right size. A valve stem from a huge diesel might be thick enough.

[@leroywilliams8194]

those washer should work the metal ring give them that shape and you add them as it wear so the brass nut doesn't bottom out you could probably just add a new one to what you have and keep using it

[@queenofyeay]

"These are almost like faucer washets" Brother, as old as that porta power is I'll just bet those seals are almost like faucer washets!

[@805ROADKING]

Haven't heard from you in a while Toes!!☺

[@queenofyeay]

805ROADKING Yeah, Buddy, been busy... but I'm still watchin! Gotta keep an eye on youse guys!

[@rickcrabtree7903]

I've got one that works but it only goes up so far and then stops

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

What did you do for most of your working career, EJ? Good investigation. I dare say that you could get a rebuild kit for that since they were pretty standard and haven't changed much over the years.

[@805ROADKING]

We owned a Body and Paint Shop in the mid 70's, painted Battleships, Subs and Aircraft Carriers in the 80's and owned a Trucking Co in the 90's!! Packed it all in, in 98 and been retired ever since!!☺

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Like most of us you have had a varied career. Good experiences.

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah Buddy, when I worked at the Shipyard I was able to learn different trades from some of the best Craftsman in the world!!☺

[@joetri1970]

that pump looks exactly like a hydraulic knock out cutter set made by greenlee even down to the thumb screw just red not green colored they make parts for them try seals for that if you cant find them for yours

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Bud!! We were able to get them, they seem to be pretty common!!☺

[@ParadoxdesignsOrg]

42 years sure ain't bad! when's the last time you bought something modern that lasted more than even a few years? lol

[@805ROADKING]

How true Mate!! I just bought a 300HS because of your video, something I can keep in the car!!☺

[@ParadoxdesignsOrg]

805ROADKING ahh man, thats a good camera! it also takes some amazing still shots. You'll be happy with it :)

[@atcaleb]

If all else fails finding sealing parts call Rodger's Industrial in Bettendorf IA. If you mailed him a rubber part he will have a replacement. He warehouses thousands of seals of all types, and I have never been told no there. He is very honest and intelligent. Message me if you need more info Roadking, and I will try to help if you need. I have no involvement with Rodger, just sharing the info.

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks alot Caleb!! I really appreciate your willingness to help!! I was able to pick up some seals and have it working now but thanks for the tip on Rodger's!! It sounds like a place that I might need in the future!!☺

[@atcaleb]

Rodger still writes invoices with a pen and paper. Its a special place. Glad its workin, looking forward to part 2. Your welcome, its a community, and I like doing my part when I can.

[@RamblinAround]

Those porta-powers really come in handy, that's for sure.

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah Buddy!! I have two of them but I don't know where I put the other one!! It's tough getting old!!☺

[@spanermantim]

Interesting but mine leaks from the tools though.

[@805ROADKING]

I'm surprised mine doesn't leak anywhere!!☺

[@andyjones9996]

The rubber washers are called v pack seals .

[@805ROADKING]

The place I got them from called the U Cup Seals!!☺

[@baggd65]

You might want to try McMaster Carr.

[@JoshKilen]

nice job

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Bud!!☺

[@Mopardude]

You getting those from manufacturer or someone else?

[@805ROADKING]

Someone else!! It's called the O-Ring store!!☺

[@cheeto4493]

Yeah, if it wasn't leaking out the plunger, that wasn't the problem. I would say check valve as well unless that release valve was not seating properly. Other than that, Could be the lack of paint ; --)

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

I agree. I'm thinking those rings kept the fluid inside. The pump may be metal on metal.

[@805ROADKING]

Nah it was just those seals that were the problem!! I'm surprised it wasn't leaking!!☺

[@blueberry6613]

Washers for the porta power, they look exactly like my pressure washer seals. I bet if you get the specs you could find them at a pressure washer repair joint. ok buddy!

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Bud!! We were able to find some!!☺

[@BrucesShop]

1975.!!!! I was just a 19 year old Fart Smeller. Oh no smart feller ya that's it. The washers look like pressure pump washers.

[@805ROADKING]

I'm not that far behind ya Mate!!☺

[@whistlindixiesmallengine2085]

love a good tool

[@markthecraneman1076]

Those seals are a multi vee pack seal for very high pressure ....i bet they are still availble.

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah Buddy!!☺

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Bud!! You're right, I was able to find them!!☺

[@baggd65]

I guess I should have watched the whole video before commenting.

[@805ROADKING]

That's cool Bud!! I appreciate you trying to help Me!!☺

[@aleblanc3547]

Sometimes it's the simplest things that last the longest...there's nothing like putting the hay where the sheep can get to it, you know?

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah Buddy!! That's all it was, just those little piston seals!!☺

[@hobbit321a]

here is a parts list and break down of one similar to yours possiably www.usjack.com/images/pdfs/10%20TON%20PORTA%20POWER%20KIT.pdf

[@raymondjludka7001]

H/Warner was the shit back in the day! What ever happened? (CHINA) 🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳

[@aserta]

Before that, figure that the owners decided to sell it outside, they could've done it inside just as well. So equal share blame.

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah it's a shame!! I'd rather find an old tool at a flea market than buy some of that China crap!!☺

[@aureliobriseno6579]

Pero quiero en español

[@campermike8879]

It's lasted cause there are no China parts.

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah Buddy!!☺

[@juancarlosgomezalejo5005]

Hola qu