Recent content by crackedback

Works like a boss! Just like before so far.

Got the old sears jack rebuilt. It now goes up and will at least hold 200#. Haven't had a chance to use it on a car. It hasn't dropped any fluid. Used a HF impact driver and 2lb hammer to get the peened cover off. Going to use it tomorrow rebuilding the front end on my Aspen R/T. Used a...

It really died about 5 years ago, just sitting in the corner in time out since then! I have a bleeding china freight one too... that will be next. I'd love to get this old sears dog up and running again. Thanks again for taking the time to cover this stuff, help out and give guidance. :thumbup:

Ram and seal. It was cracked and dried out very badly. I have a neighbor at a hyd shop that busted the tank loose. Nice to have giant socket and a industrial sized air gun. He suggested that I not mess with the peened cover. I may not listen... LOL He doesn't deal with these anymore...

Great thread! I have this same sears jack pictured below, purchased in the late 70's, early 80's is my guess. It's decided to not hold pressure. Pump and arm rises then falls right away with no weight applied. I tried like crazy to get the can off. No dice, need a better wrench cheater...