Identify Old Floor Jack

[GlennGMG]

Hello, fellow tool freaks. I work on cars in my home garage a lot, so thought I would get a good jack. I bought a brand new Norco 71232 a year ago, but recently it has developed a habit of dropping the car precipitously. In reading about jacks on this forum and elsewhere online, I got the impression that I'd be better off with an older American-made shop jack. I found one today, and it needs some work. I'm hoping someone here can identify the make and possibly point me to a parts supplier. I'm open to any advice on fixing it up, too. Thought I would start by removing the rust from the ram with fine sandpaper. Attaching photos. Thanks. -Glenn.

 

[RMRCattleCo.]

Possibly an old blackhawk. Also another us manufacturer makes red colored jacks. Name is slipping my mind now but search usa made floor jacks in google. Youll know you found them when you see skyhigh prices and a rather primative website

 

[Hiball]

Blackhawks Sj 1 or 2.

 

[mattmankow]

Best prices are blackhawkparts.com. Got a kit there last week.

 

[Beaumont67]

Blackhawks Sj 1 or 2.

Yes - Its a 1.5 ton Blackhawk, probably USA made before they went offshore manufacturing.
- bought mine like 20 years ago, on sale when American made stuff was being cleared out...LOL
- mine still works great

 

[Hiball]

Best prices are blackhawkparts.com. Got a kit there last week.

Lol... $69 + Blackhawks.coms inflated shipping is absolutely not the best prices for that kit.

Wow

Yes - Its a 1.5 ton Blackhawk, probably USA made before they went offshore manufacturing.
- bought mine like 20 years ago, on sale when American made stuff was being cleared out...LOL
- mine still works great

Definitely USA Origin, Could be a 1 1/4 Ton SJ1. The only difference between the two is the Ram size, Cylinder size is the Same. Nice Job on grabbing one on the Way out...

 

[GlennGMG]

Took a closer look at the jack this morning. I agree, it looks like a Blackhawk, possibly via Sears. The sides are 7-1/8" apart. On the base of the cylinder it has cast-in A855005. On the handle holder it has A677.133. The ram diameter is 1-1/2". Does that mean it is an SJ1 or SJ2? I'm going to try removing the rust on the plunger, but if that fails, can I get it sleeved or otherwise repaired? Can't seem to find a replacement plunger online. Apart from the plunger and seals, everything seems fine. Oh, and I'll need to replace the pin in the handle that engages the end of the release valve swivel.

 

[theoldwizard1]

Took a closer look at the jack this morning. I agree, it looks like a Blackhawk, possibly via Sears.

Sears jacks from the 60s-70s were pained either green or blue. If it has a 2 piece handle is was made off shore, probably Japan. The Sears jacks from that era are actually pretty good. Better than most of today's Chinese.

 

[GlennGMG]

Sears jacks from the 60s-70s were pained either green or blue. If it has a 2 piece handle is was made off shore, probably Japan. The Sears jacks from that era are actually pretty good. Better than most of today's Chinese.

The cylinder base has "Made in USA" cast into it. It hard to say if the handle was two-piece originally. Looks like it was welded together in the middle. It does have the correct annular groove at the bottom end. Maybe it was damaged and repaired at some point.

 

[GeorgiaHybrid]

Best prices are blackhawkparts.com. Got a kit there last week.

I don't buy from those guys unless I have to and I live about 20 mies from them....

There is a reason I get mine from Steven (user Hiball) as do a lot of others on this board.

 

[pop pop]

Steven (Hiball) is just too modest to tell you HE is the go to guy with rebuild kits and jack parts. You'll save $ and more importantly he'll support you with knowledge while you are rebuilding.

 

[CRTDI]

Good info here:

http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=93259&highlight=sears+jack

 

[ToocoolZ28]

That looks just like my 1 1/2 ton Blackhawk that I bought in 1978. Mine works perfect now, I had it rebuilt around 10 years ago because it would slowly leak down. Mine is 100% USA made. You will like that jack, mine raises higher than my vintage Sears jack.

 

[Jay K]

Steven (Hiball) is just too modest to tell you HE is the go to guy with rebuild kits and jack parts. You'll save $ and more importantly he'll support you with knowledge while you are rebuilding.

Hello. How do I make contact with Steven Hiball concerning my 727-12102 rebuild kit? Thank you from Alabama.

 

[Hiball]

Hello. How do I make contact with Steven Hiball concerning my 727-12102 rebuild kit? Thank you from Alabama.

I’m Not currently assembling or shipping kits, there are Numerous online suppliers who can assist you. The model you have is actually a Blackhawk Sj2 that sears marketed with there color scheme etc. In regards as closest dealers, You have Hydraulic Parts supply in Kansas @ 620-594-2247 and Blackhawk parts with a online shop.

The jacks look extremely clean, but it might pay dividends to tear down and inspect the internals prior to buying seal kits, just in case you need some additional hard parts. On a side note, some of those sears jacks used a Buna/poly piston seal on the main ram, but most kits are going to utilize leather pistons seals, which was what Blackhawk utilized.

Hope that helps.

 

[Jay K]

I’m Not currently assembling or shipping kits, there are Numerous online suppliers who can assist you. The model you have is actually a Blackhawk Sj2 that sears marketed with there color scheme etc. In regards as closest dealers, You have Hydraulic Parts supply in Kansas @ 620-594-2247 and Blackhawk parts with a online shop.

The jacks look extremely clean, but it might pay dividends to tear down and inspect the internals prior to buying seal kits, just in case you need some additional hard parts. On a side note, some of those sears jacks used a Buna/poly piston seal on the main ram, but most kits are going to utilize leather pistons seals, which was what Blackhawk utilized.

Hope that helps.

Hiball, Thank you for the feedback. Now I will begin to look into rebuilding this classic. I am not 100% sure I am moving forward, but time will tell. I have the jack disassemble with the exception of the pump. Wish me luck.