Recent content by berntd

It is in pieces but here is a picture I found online of the same thing. But when I get home tonight, I can measure the wheel I have and provide dimensions. Regards Bernt

Ha, yes, me! But to buy a suitable steel blank is really hard for me over here and $$$ And it will look much different as it is not cast then. But yes, I am also looking at that for a Plan B Can't win hey:confused: Bernt

Hmm, I feel better now that I am not the only one who broke one but I now also feel worse as I can see that this is going to be a show stopper potentially. :-(

Yes, but thanks. They only have new generic wheels. I am hoping for an old looking one.

Oh man, I spent so much time rebuilding this 1.5t vintage jack with hydraulics, paint, blasting... After all that, one of the front cast iron wheels broke while I heated it to get it un-seized from the axle shaft.:( so I am looking for a replacement. Perhaps someone here knows of one...

Hello 1950s Porto Power. Does anyone have a manual for this perhaps? I am struggling here. I tried to get it going and filled it with oil. I also bled the hose and rams. 2 Problems: 1) The pump does nothing much for building up pressure in the rams. As soon as I remove the filler screw in...

Thanks everyone. I spent the whole weekend cleaning and degreasing all the bits. There are heaps of bits! The pump is toast and I will need a kit for the hydraulics or at least new seals. Does anyone know where to mail order this from? That whole pump is made of brass!! Regards Bernt

Great. I also need to know what kind of paint I can use that will not just flake off and will stick to smooth bare metal. I will also get some pictures as soon as I have cleaned the bits a bit. they have 50 years of grime on everything. The trolley is super cool. I fitted 4 new castor...

Hello Oh, my very first post on this forum:-) I have a 1950s Blackhawk porto power set on original trolley. Could someone please tell me what sort of red paint I should use on the equipment? There is just about none left and I know that normal harware store enamel will not stick that well and...