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Thanks, HiBall. The cylinder is coated in a nice blanket of dirt and dust, presumably sticking to the oil that has leaked out of my Model K over a long period of time. I loaned my jack to a friend who restored a '68 Camaro and he left it under load for months at a time (no stands, apparently)...

Are there any on-line sources for simple owner's manual type info for vintage Hein-Werner jacks? I have a model K and need to add some hydraulic oil. Anyone have a file that can be e-mailed? I'm guessing this jack was built in the 50s, so a basic oil change may be in order. I thought about...

I have an old Hein-Werner 2 ton floor jack - model K - that needs some attention. There's evidence of a fluid leak but it's not bad enough to drip or leave a puddle. When raising the jack, it will only produce upward motion on the final inch or two of handle movement, making it a long, drawn out...