Thanks Hiball. I have a couple of very heavy Shurlift 2-1/4 ton jacks (regular and extended length) second hand from Princess Auto that work fine so I will send photos when i get around to cleaning and opening up the Hein-Werner. Wasn't impressed with cleanliness or service or pricing at...
I have a red Hein-Werner 2 Ton Hydraulic Service Jack in Calgary that looks similar but for the Release Valve, which ends not in a tapered needle but rather a round rod that extends about 1 inch down the tube/hole and ends in a flat surface, with a dimple, that presumably would engage a steel...
Now I know why these companies were taken over by Chinese Companies. Service on My Hein Werner 2 Ton Proesfessional Hydraulic Service Jack is abysmal (unless I do the work myself). My 2-1/4 ton Shurlift Heavy Service Jack and Extended Floor Jack work with no issues and Princess Auto Stands...