Rebuilding a hydraulic bottle jack

Most shops won't touch a bottle jack, you can do it yourself basically cleaning it up !

[@mjm7187]

Probably the best straight forward bottle jack repair video on youtube. Just rebuilt my jack with updated loaded u cupseals from "orings and more" very reasonably. Available in metric sizes as well and far superior to the import oem bottlejack seals. Thanks for posting!

[@texasaggie1974]

Thank you for this GREAT info ! I'm a retired guy with a shop and time on my hands. Now I can fix it myself !

[@cesmith4566]

Thanks for watching and good luck!

[@Darryl603]

After all's said and done, seems like it was pretty rewarding to see it work! It's a nice jack worthy of saving. Thanks for sharing

[@dugbug123]

Thanks! I bought one of the log splitters that use a bottle jack and of course the jack started leaking, it's mounted on there so, kinda need that specific one to work. Gonna crack it open after seeing this!

[@burningdinosaurs]

Awesome! I have one I've been meaning to rebuild - looks almost exactly like yours. Just never enough time to get her on the bench. Thanks for the demo and explaining everything! Great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@cesmith4566]

Every one has one under there bench, just hate to throw it in the scrap. Thanks for the support

[@denden-ph1xb]

Great video.Good clear close up camera work.Great explanation .By far the best video showing how to rebuild a bottle jack.

[@lalomartinez1990]

Q11

[@lakesideranch]

That looks like my old Hien Warner bottle jack, had it for years and it's always done a good job. Interesting to see the inner workings of the design. Nice video CE, work safe, have a good weekend too! Doug@ the "ranch"

[@cesmith4566]

Thanks Doug, supposed to rain all weekend. Good time to go to a auction!

[@j.c.smithprojects]

Most of my good bottle Jack's came out of ford f450 and f550 trucks I bought and sold....I kept the bottle Jacks!! They still work great!

[@cesmith4566]

Best one I have was given to me, it's an Enterpac 30 ton it only weighs 15 tons! Lol

[@OBS_Ford_Diesels_Inc]

@@cesmith4566 I actually found a 30 ton bottle jack in an old diesel e-350 that was junked. Only needed oil, works great.

[@derekrolin2662]

I'm sorry, sir, but I wasn't going to say anything, but you kept saying I can't find parts. Just type in model 5520B 20 ton bottle jack rebuild kit. Has everything from top to bottom.

[@jazko]

When you don't have any desire to make a video on rebuilding a hydraulic bottle jack 😂

[@LH-kz2nf]

I was wondering if it was just me. He seems to know what he's doing but I couldn't make it past the 5 min mark. At $75 an hour no wonder it's cheaper to buy another that was going to be an all day job😴

[@gleanerk]

Thanks CE!

[@cecilandrews1875]

Thanks just the information I was looking for that damn check ball would drive me crazy

[@hishamchohan494]

Hi, ball bearing ..ball is best ,if you know what size ..3mm

[@garymucher4082]

I realize this is an older video, but I have to agree with you that they are near about a throw away item when they stop working correctly. IF you can find the unique "O" rings and seals, the typical cost is usually more than buying a new jack. But I still do try just for the fun of it...

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Great repair CE

[@deerville]

Excellent video thank you for sharing

[@rogueherbalist]

Thank you very much for this video sir.

[@adamf4196]

Thanks.

[@Darjan_Spasojevic]

I have 2 service floor jacks both 3 tons. I just dont understand why you would get a bottle jack instead of a trolly jack?

[@victoryfirst2878]

I made a bottle jack out of stainless steel and used teflon seals. The neighbor paid me to make one from scratch in the machine shop. Took me I would say roughly 16 hours. That was ten years ago and he has not asked me to repair the item. He drains the oil about every year off season. Should of made two as that is what I am thinking about it now.

[@joeromero6657]

so are you saying that sometimes just cleaning will make them work again. great video , love learning something new

[@Anthony_Pell]

Where did you find the o-ring for the small shaft? The 3mm x 7mm.

[@janettebuba126]

Ebay is a great source for all the seals and plugs,

[@MdBabu-kq3mu]

Hi

[@Carlostype]

Now! I've a better understanding . Did you remove the ball and punch the seat. Great video!👍

[@cbcarper9681]

How did you get the little ball underneath the flap in the center of the base

[@childofgod4862]

That is the secret! They don't want you to know everything otherwise you will not write comment here Correct?

[@snowflakemelter1172]

Got 4 not working jacks sat here, I'm going to give it a go .

[@cesmith4566]

Give it a go! What have you got to loose! Thanks for watching

[@scottpearsontoolsmore185]

Great video thanks brother. I don't think I would even attempt it. I might if it was sentimental big might. Then put it on the shelf for looks. Like you said they are a dime a dozen. Glad you took the time to show us. See you in the next video thanks again brother

[@cesmith4566]

Thanks Scott hate to buy a new one there really junk. If I wait someone will give me one never fails!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

You cant find bottle Jack's like that no more

[@besty1147]

Where we can get Kit to restore

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Sweet video CE

[@vapinbachelor289]

Isn't that amazing

[@johnvgig]

Auto parts stores carry “hydraulic jack oil” that’s the only oil one should use.

[@tofan2622]

Its just hydraulic fluid. There is no special "jack oil".

[@stewatparkpark2933]

@@tofan2622 There are a lot of different hydraulic oils .