Recent content by pakman

My favorite for tight places is the military ratchet that was made by Snap-on

well I ground off the peened end of the rivrt and the front axle shaft came free but now I can not free the side from the shaft on the lower arm support of the jack . any suggestions. Thanks

Good afternoon, I have worked on the jack. The rear rears now roll and turn, I am trying to get one side off to free the cylinder and my question is on the area of the front axle shaft there is a rivet that goes through the side plate and secures the axle. Since this is peened over, do you have...

after some work, the front wheels now turn but the rears only swivel. the screw that holds the caster in place could it be loosened with a battery powered impact driver or a heavy duty impact sriver? Thanks

The jack made to the house this AM. No front or top covers and lots of dirt, grease and rust. Sprayed PB blaster on it. I took photos but will have to learn how to post them. Still has faint hints of blue paint in places. Nice art deco lines.

first time post but long time reader. I have acquired a walker 882 2 ton series B floor jack as a project but is not here yet. After reading many posts, a question I have is what size socket is needed to remove the large nut holding the hydraulic unit together or is it a special tool? Thanks for...