Hein Werner WS Floor Jack

[Teufelshund1097]

Picked this up a couple of weeks ago - $5 porch sale. Rough/well-used condition but for five bucks...you get what you get. I cleaned it up outside a little to remove the major grime. Brought it inside to the workbench and removed the power unit. Should have power washed it from the get-go. Disassembled the pump, check valve and the release valve. The fluid was nasty. I was unable to budge the tank nut but not that concerned as I still didn't have a rebuild kit. After flushing the system I reassembled everything; filled it with new hydraulic fluid and bled the system. Worked good. So I power washed it, painted it and lubed it. Not too shabby I thought. When I lifted the front end of my wife's Buick Enclave it worked fine. A bit different from my twenty year old Craftsman; this jack does almost all of the work at the very end of the handle's travel. Also, the handle just leans forward when not in use. AFAIK, it's not missing any parts, but maybe I'm wrong? Anyway, it leaks now - from the check valve. So I have the rebuild kit on the way. Can anyone please tell me if (1) there is a spring missing that would normally return the handle to the up position; and (2) if it's normal for all the pumping to take place at the very end of the handle's stroke?

 

[paulsomlo]

No, there's no spring to return the handle to upright.

Regarding the handle stroke, I think it's kept low to facilitate pumping with the jack far under a vehicle. But do bleed the jack to make sure you're not pumping air - open the release valve and pump the handle full stroke maybe 10 times.

Check valve - you mean the slotted head plug that's between the pump and the release valve? If the jack is otherwise working correctly, then you just need to seal the threads on that plug - you can use teflon tape, loctite 518 (anaerobic sealant), etc. In fact, you may want some 518 for the rebuild, sealing the tank ends, etc..

She cleaned up nice - I think you got your $5 worth.

 

[Teufelshund1097]

Good information; thank you - much appreciated.

 

[Maui]

You did well. I had to pay $12 for mine.

 

[Teufelshund1097]

Haha! I got lucky - with the ‘rona on the loose the guy left it on his porch and told me to leave the money in an envelope inside the storm door. I never met him face to face... Anyway, it’s nice to bring an old hunk of American steel back from such a condition.


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[Teufelshund1097]

$12 is pretty solid tho- ������

 

[richiezback]

I have that jack and need the stud and the gear nut , anyone have any idea where or if i can get them ?

Thanks

 

[Teufelshund1097]

Not sure. I would start here: https://www.hcrcnow.com/shop/parts/hein-werner

 

[ALTEREGO]

I have that jack and need the stud and the gear nut , anyone have any idea where or if i can get them ?

Thanks

Hi Richie,

You should try calling Steve:

Hydraulic Parts Supply at 620-594-2247

He was recommended to me by Hiball, expert in hydraulic jacks.

Good luck!