Recent content by john jones

With Hiball & Paulsomlo's help, I was able to figure this out. I had the small ball, then the spring and then the large ball. The configuration goes: small ball, large ball and then the spring, taper down. Now my jack works great as it did in the 80's-90's when I got it. Thanks for...

Thanks! I'll look into it.

Ok, I got everything back together. The jack pumps all the way to the top and releases just like it should when I'm not lifting anything. But when I try to jack up a car it starts to lift and then when I pump the handle, the vehicle rises, when I lower the handle the vehicle lowers. No leaks...

Thanks for the picture. Between the steel ball bearings 14 and 22 I had a small spring. In this diagram it doesn't show one. Will it work with way?

I received my rebuild kit from the link above. I have installed most of the o-rings and gaskets. I am having trouble figuring out where the two copper washers go? I took off the center piece where the closing valve is located, but I can't seem to get the guts to come out? Does anyone have...

Thanks for the idea. There isn't any rust on the ram. It actually looks pretty good for its age. Its been my home use jack and has always been in the garage. It looks like Hiball is the go to on these jacks. I will contact him after Christmas. Thanks for the help! I can't bring myself...

I am new to the forum. I've had a Hein-Werner Winner 2 ton floor jack model H68049 for many years. It doesn't seem to hold pressure when lifting a vehicle. I am thinking that I should rebuild this so I can get another 20 years out of it. Can someone point me in the right direction for a...

Hello, I am a new member. Thanks for letting me join