I bought this for $5 about 4-5 weeks ago on CL, as it was on my direct route home from work. I've never attempted a floor jack repair. It leaks, doesn't lift. Is this worth the time and effort and money? I don't know make or model.
Is this floor jack worth the effort?
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RacerX
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Looks like an early HF model. I used to have one. Worked well for years until the seals leaked.
I bought another Jack instead of trying to repair it.
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bpjr
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It looks like a Sears or Husky to me. I had a Sears and now have the Husky. Yours has the gears in back and mine with gears are jerky when bleeding off pressure. My 10 yr old HF has hydraulics instead of mechanical gears and is light yrs smoother. I wouldn't spend money on yours unless you ID it as a high end brand.
Richard Cranium
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Don't think it is worth the 5.00 you paid for it. So Sorry
nmantas
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I wouldn't toss it till Hiball chimes in.
I sent him an email but haven't heard back yet. Maybe an indication that its now a paper weight.
I haven't. Thanks for the heads up, Farley!! I will definitely check it out.
Leaflessshadetree
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I'd go ahead and try repairing/restoring it. You may learn something.|
Wamsutta
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It sure looks like a well made jack. I would get a saddle and seal kit for it if it were me.
I went back and looked at my Emails and I responded requesting more pictures, in particular showing the pump. Anyways based off the additional angles, the overseas tutorial should get you where you need to be. It won’t hurt to tear into it, just verify the internal cylinder walls and rod finish condition as too much work will negate putting too much $$$ into it.
Good luck
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Thanks for chiming in Hiball. I emailed you more pics on Oct 31st but must've been some error. Anyway, I will definitely check into that tutorial. Thank you!!
engineer2
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Looks like my old Sears jack. I scrapped it after the gear teeth broke. Might still have the handle around.
HCRCnow
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This is a link to the drawing for this jack. It is made in Japan and a very good jack. Seal kit is still available.
https://www.hcrcnow.com/uploads/drawings/jcpenney_2015paragraphlarge.pdf
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dkroth
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It's an inexpensive learning opportunity.
Tear into it. Fully disassemble it to understand how it comes apart and how it works. It can be challenging to get into an old hydraulic cylinder. See if you can find why it's not working - perished seals, rusty ball valves, whatever.
If you get it all apart and it's not worth fixing for $5 you can leave the parts in the recycling bin at the curb.
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Tear into it. Fully disassemble it to understand how it comes apart and how it works. It can be challenging to get into an old hydraulic cylinder. See if you can find why it's not working - perished seals, rusty ball valves, whatever.
If you get it all apart and it's not worth fixing for $5 you can leave the parts in the recycling bin at the curb.
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Wamsutta
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Wow - you recognized that jack right off the bat and then provided an illustrated parts drawing with part numbers. That was very nice of you. I'm now tempted to take a picture of my old HF jack because I can't make heads or tails of what the model number is since the sticker is long gone.
That's what I like to do. I'm curious how things work. It's pretty often I manage to fix things that way. You can always save the handle for a leverage bar or to extend a breaker bar if you have it.
For the sake of clarity, Not all of Yasui based hydraulic designs like the OP’s originated from Japan, probably 95% of the ones in service today are from china. I believe based off the small portion of sticker on the OP’s jack, it probably wore the Astroline sticker when it was New. What made the Japan units superior to the cheaper made Chinese models, was actual Ucups, thicker Orings on the pumps and most (Not all) carries wipers on the pump/ram along with better/thicker rod finishes which led to better longevity.
bpjr
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It's worth at least $5 for the learning experience of taking it apart or maybe re-purpose as art deco for a garage?
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I know some of the Astroline was from Japan, I hate to make broad statements based off missing tags etc as there have probably been millions of those jacks sold over the years, with the majority coming from China built to lesser standards. The most important thing to consider regardless of origin is overall condition, then individual components used and then you can make a decision on whether it’s worth re-sealing. I’m on my phone, but I don’t think yours utiliized wipers on the pump, but then again, not all the Japan models did.
I'm no jack expert, but it looks like it was made in the same back-alley factory as my 1980 "sears 1.5 ton floor jack". search my username and/or that title and you should find 3 posts where you find pics of a very, very similar jack I rebuilt. Also has info on where to purchase kits.
I fixed mine as I did not want a new cheap POS. Glad I did.
I suggest you fix yours. If for no other reason just learn what makes it tick.
I fixed mine as I did not want a new cheap POS. Glad I did.
I suggest you fix yours. If for no other reason just learn what makes it tick.
I had an old Ajax/Walker jack laying around for years. The handle was my go to cheater pipe. I finally got sick of looking st the jack and I fixed it. I cleaned up the greasy rusted handle and put a fresh coat of paint on it. Now It is too nice to use for a cheater pipe and I have to find something else. LOL!!
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bubinga
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Yeah, Regarding SEARS, 1st thing I thought when I saw the release gears.
Got mine around mid eighties. Darn good Jack!.....
atomicpunk
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Looks just like my made in Japan Norco jack accept mine still has paint on it. bought it in the early 90's. never had a problem with it yet.
vssjim
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If you had the handle and jack pad I would say maybe but unless you have them as a give it to me source I would say no because those parts new are a lot and I would not buy them. I guess what I am saying is Kit plus handle plus jack pad equals more than jack by three times the price.
WittHay
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Mechanical Noise
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Not that this helps you now:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Floor-Jack...5:g:euAAAOSwdPBZwB7r:rk:1:pf:1&frcectupt=true
I had the same problem with my Sears 3 ton jack. These were an exact replacement, outside of the retina burning color.
alfazer
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I have one of these, looks the same but mine is Sealey brand in UK. A popular value brand of all kinds of garage tools but comes from the far East. Guessing very similar to your HF in US.
I fixed mine up with a seal kit and it's still going strong.
I fixed mine up with a seal kit and it's still going strong.