Recent content by jalmbe5

I trimmed the washer and got everything back together. I think I got the air bled out but I'm not sure. It will lift a load now, but it won't start lifting on the first stroke of the handle. I have to stroke it once then on the next stroke it will lift. That's if I'm able to bring the handle...

Thank you Hiball! The shaft has an additional step at the the backup washer so I think I'll keep it and just trim the washer to be flat. Thanks again for your assistance and the wealth of information in this thread.

I'm trying to repair my floor jack which will not raise a load anymore. It's an MVP G-630WM. There are no visible leaks. I've taken it apart and found a crack in u-cup seal. I measured the seal with calipers and it looks like a 24mmx40mmx10mm (or 8mm) is the closest match. My seal seems to...

Thanks for all the recommendations. I'll try to find one of the products mentioned.

When I built my shop I intended to have 2 roll-up doors, so I formed recesses at the door locations. I actually made them sloped instead of just flat like commonly done. I ended up only installing one door, but framed and blacked in for the other. I've decided to do away with the 2nd door and...