Lincoln/Hein Werner 93642 2-Ton jack question

[pault28]

I just finished rebuilding a jack I bought in non working condition, an old Lincoln 93642 2-Ton. I've read it is the same design as the Hein Werner 93642 jacks also. So on to my question...
This jack handle roller doesn't even make contact with the jack plunger till it is roughly 30 degrees up from the ground. There is a LOT of slop along the throw of the jack handle where it is not even in contact with the plunger. Is this normal for this jack design? Like I said it was not working when I bought it so I have no comparison for the before/after.

 

[MrBreeze]

I have a couple year old 3-ton HW 93652 jack, and mine is the same way. This is something that concerned me as I came from using a cheap Craftsman "race jack" that would engage the plunger and start lifting almost at the top of the stroke (handle nearly vertical) and I thought something was wrong with the Hein Werner. Others here on the forum assured me this "normal" for the "non-race" HW style of jack. I'm sure others will soon chime in with more details/info.

I admit, I still have a preference to having the handle engage the plunger much higher in the stroke than the HW does - but after investing a few hundred dollars on this american made jack, I plan on learning to live with this type of design.

 

[Hiball]

Yes... The angled pump is a must when working deep under a vehicle, it allows the jack to operate more efficiently, versus needing small shallow pump movements.

 

[Buckgnarly]

When I first got my HW WS I thought that was a weird feature, but after using it I have come to like the short lower stroke while under vehicles.

 

[pault28]

Thanks everyone for the responses. I'm sure I too will get used to it. I'm glad it's all working as it should after my rebuild.