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If anyone on this thread is interested in following the progress of this jack, here is a link to the Vintage Floor Jack thread, and my latest posts. https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=8960198 Sent from my SM-G973U using The Garage Journal mobile app

Weaver Jack Servicing Part 2C: Last part for now, I just wanted to add that the front wheels (I haven't touched the rear wheels yet) use roller bearings. I will add a couple of miscellaneous pictures below. Sent from my SM-G973U using The Garage Journal mobile app

Weaver Jack Servicing Part 2B: Once the barrel was removed I began the cleaning process. I have the hardware soaking in simple green overnight. The seals and cups all look like they are in great shape. I found out that the leather gasket on the bottom of the rear pump was responsible for the...

Weaver Jack Servicing Part 2A: Sent from my SM-G973U using The Garage Journal mobile app

Weaver Jack Servicing Part 2: Here is another update on the Weaver, this will probably take 2 posts just for this section of disassembly. I did a lot today to get the cylinder disassembled. Here we go! Sent from my SM-G973U using The Garage Journal mobile app

Weaver Jack Servicing Part 1: For anyone following along with my Weaver restoration, I cleaned it up today. I used Simple Green heavy duty degreaser, my pressure washer (with the delicate nozzle), and some elbow grease. There was still a lot of caked-on grime from 83 years of use, so now I am...

My project for today is getting it cleaned up, I'll be sure to post pics once it is all finished. On another note, here is the response from Castle Equipment. Sent from my SM-G973U using The Garage Journal mobile app

I definitely will! I am very glad it was kept indoors and has such a nice patina. I'm also thankful I will be able to easily paint match the original color. I will make sure to document everything and also keep this thread updated as I go along. If/when I hear back from Castle Equipment, I will...

So I went back out and turned all the lights off in the garage and tried it again with the flashlight. No luck. I tried different angles, brightness settings, and even had my wife try. We both also tried the paper method with no lock. I think when I start taking it apart to clean it and repack...

Also, you did great job in the bumper jack. I love the blue and yellow. Sent from my SM-G973U using The Garage Journal mobile app

Is it bad that's already happening? Even the puddle of hydraulic fluid makes me happy because I know what it came from. [emoji23] I absolutely agree, it will be made safe to use and subsequently used. I am so ready to get it cleaned up tomorrow to see what I'm really working with. Sent from my...

Which, according to the Castle Equipment website, black paint was used on the earlier models and then green. My plate was of no help, it has seen some stuff, to say the least. I'm going to contact Castle Equipment and see if they can track down my serial number. "1BM110" I'm not sure if they...

Yes, I'll take a look when I'm back home. Just to clarify, do you mean the aluminum plate? Sent from my SM-G973U using The Garage Journal mobile app

Now why did you have to go say something like that? Haha Because I like it, too... Now I'll have to make a hard decision to paint it or just clean it and see what she looks like under that grime. Sent from my SM-G973U using The Garage Journal mobile app

Thanks! I'm ready to get it cleaned, stripped, repaired, and painted. Sent from my SM-G973U using The Garage Journal mobile app

$250, but it only cost me $28 in gas to get there and back. Plus I love driving, so it wasn't too bad overall. Plus I got to see the FHP Dodge Challenger speed by and pull over a Mercedes that was doing at least 120 mph. Sent from my SM-G973U using The Garage Journal mobile app

I am the proud new owner of a Weaver WA-72 2-ton floor jack! I left the house at 9 and got back at 3:45. The jack is gorgeous and will clean up very well. I am absolutely thrilled to have this thing. But there are a couple of mechanical issues with it: 1- It leaks when you put a load on it. I...

I am the proud new owner of a Weaver WA-72! I left the house at 9am and got back at 3:45. The jack is gorgeous and will clean up very well. I am absolutely thrilled to have this thing. But there are a couple of mechanical issues with it: 1- It leaks when you put a load on it. I will have to...

Well, I went ahead and let him know I'll take it. It gives me an excuse to check out a new flea market, anyways. Maybe I'll find something else I "need" while I'm there. [emoji28] Plus I have some business with FWC I can take care of while I'm down there. I will update you guys tomorrow when I...

Here they are, the 1/4" drive I have were given two knurling strips and were clearly marked. Maybe those are some type of Japanese manufactured sockets? Heck, I think back in the day K-Mart even sold house brand Japanese-made socket sets. I'm stumped. Sent from my SM-G973U using The Garage...