Show off your Jack(s)

[DougB442]

Here's my Montgomery Wards. I have no idea who the OEM is - I inherited it and it makes my 4-ton Craftsman pro jack look like a Chinese toy. Color looks like Walker blue...

Looks just like my Ausco. The Acorn on the handle is the give away. the dust pan cover over the piston just doesn't have the "Ausco" embossing.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=64850&referrerid=54724

 

[scrapdaddy]

Good Grief! Look at the sumbit##s behind it!

Yeah, those are Weaver jacks, 10 and 20 tons. I get alittle carried away with them. Still looking for a 4 ton Weaver.

 

[NAPPY]

I have a problem with bottle jacks. I can't say no. I find then when we get used coaches at work. I'm sure I have a few more elsewhere.

 

[NAPPY]

Scored this OTC 5 ton from work a while back. They bought new ones and were sending the old ones out to scrap. Wish I could have saved all of them. It appears to work OK. If it picks up my suburban, I'm gonna call it good.

 

[Singlets]

Hi, I have an early model Marquette Mechanical Jack that has no hydraulics in it at all. All levers and a half moon based lift plate. Will post photos soon. Any ideas on where to find information on such types of jacks?

 

[Singlets]

Here are some picks of the jack.

 

[jwsia]

I picked this Blackhawk this weekend. 1950s? 75$ but wont lift any weight. Looks like a rebuild is in my to-do list. How hard is it for the DIYer. Any specialty tools needed?

 

[DougB442]

Hi, I have an early model Marquette Mechanical Jack that has no hydraulics in it at all. All levers and a half moon based lift plate. Will post photos soon. Any ideas on where to find information on such types of jacks?

Your best bet is to 'google' it. Sometimes might find sales brochures on eBay. You can also try searching googles books for old sales brochures, or google patent for original patent info and diagram.

 

[dlcwent]

I picked this Blackhawk this weekend. 1950s? 75$ but wont lift any weight. Looks like a rebuild is in my to-do list. How hard is it for the DIYer. Any specialty tools needed?

Just redid the pump on my S4. No special tools required. I haven't got it all together yet so I can't say that it was a successful rebuild.

But just lay everything out during the teardown. The kit they sell you is for more than one model. Not everything will be used.

The hardest thing I found to do was getting the locking nuts out and back in. That's where a special tool might have come in.

 

[Singlets]

Your best bet is to 'google' it. Sometimes might find sales brochures on eBay. You can also try searching googles books for old sales brochures, or google patent for original patent info and diagram.

Thanks I will try that.

 

[impulse922]

Thought i posted it in here, but i guess not.

Compac jack, made in Denmark - purchased from ASEdeals a few years ago.

complete with hockey puck for jacking up pinch welds

 

[Exeter]

Just picked up this Blackhawk SJ-2 1-1/2 ton off of CL. She's already tore down for a complete restoration, but here's the before pics:

 

[paulsomlo]

Just picked up this Blackhawk SJ-2 1-1/2 ton off of CL. She's already tore down for a complete restoration, but here's the before pics:

Nice jack - I rebuilt one a while back and still have a Sears branded version awaiting it's turn. Keep us updated.

 

[gpstraub]

Just picked up this Blackhawk SJ-2 1-1/2 ton off of CL. She's already tore down for a complete restoration, but here's the before pics:

Nice find, Exeter. I rebuilt an SJ2 about 5 years ago. It has been a real workhorse for me. Never fails and has literally never dropped a drip on the floor in those 5 years.

 

[Carves]

My little ones ..

... and theres a bunch of bottle jacks and a canadian made jack-all, laying around somehere.

 

[gpstraub]

I revisited this thread for the first time in a long time a few days ago. It gave me the itch to see if I could find a new toy. I found this beauty on Craigslist and brought it home this weekend. The fellow I bought it from said it's been in his family for three generations and he's pretty sure it was purchased sometime in the 30's. I was told it had its seals replaced in the early 90's and that it works fine. I haven't had a chance to play with it at all yet.

I was blown away by the clean curving lines of the lifting arms.

Sorry for the crummy pics... my cheapo phone camera was all I had available. Let me know if anyone is interested in more pics and I'll post some.

I did a ton of digging on old Blackhawks and found plenty of stuff on other models but not too much on the S7.

 

[CRTDI]

That's a super nice looking S-7... Yours, I believe is an early version. A wee bit later, the style of this jack turned art-deco...

Check out post #148 in this thread.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3799619#post3799619

1936 ad:

From a '37 catalog:

 

[gpstraub]

Great info CRTDI. Thanks very much for posting the advertisements.

I have been away on a business trip the last few days so I haven't had much time play with the new jack. Before I left for the trip i hosed down the entire jack in WD40 to loosen some of the grime. I wiped off all the sludge last night and got it clean and dry. This morning I noticed a nice little puddle of oil right underneath the pump plunger. Either this was some residual WD40 dripping (doubt it with my luck) or it may need new seals. Either way, I'll make sure to look up Hiball for a rebuild kit.

One thing I noticed about the general design of the jack... The handle does not have the ability to be pulled up and left in the vertical position. From the horizontal position it lifts about 30 degrees until the plunger pump maxes out and this determines stop. This requires that the handle lays flat when the jack is being stored. The handle can be removed and is fastened with two countersunk screws. My first thought was to replace the countersink screws with some knurled screws for a quick release to better facilitate easy storage but I found that re-inserting the release valve rod is enough of a fiddly pain in the a$$ that it's probably not worth the effort. Either way, I have a perfect spot in the garage that the jack stows away nicely so it shouldn't be an issue.

I haven't decided yet if I want to strip and blast all the old paint and do a full restoration or just clean it up a bit more and leave the "patina". Thoughts?

 

[CRTDI]

Looks like it still retains a lot of the original finish. Definitely a personal choice. If it were mine, I would try to keep it as original as possible.

 

[Hiball]

Looks like it still retains a lot of the original finish. Definitely a personal choice. If it were mine, I would try to keep it as original as possible.

X2.. And I wouldn't even think of touching that Tag, outside of maybe some light scrubbing.

 

[BUILTTOLAST]

Michelin 3.5 ton steel jack and Michelin 3.5 ton steel jack stands.

 

[Oldsrocket88]

]I picked this up yesterday, started cleaning it up and found the part numbers in the handle which brought me here. It had sat for a long time and took some work to get the locking pin for the handle operational. It raises perfectly which is good because a rebuild kit may be unobtainable. It's a quite rare mill jack. Are there any other survivors? I'm quite happy about the 40 dollars I paid. I was almost killed by an underbuilt and overrated Chinese jack so I'm buying every quality American jack I can get at a reasonable price. Hiball's expertise has been invaluable, thanks!

 

[123Go]

Found this on Ebay and I just ? its originality some. Its decals are brand new looking and is paint a little off some? Is the metalic blue correct on these?

Looks like over spray on its wheels in the pictures, its not like paint wear from rolling?

Is it an old Lincoln touched up or new China HW? Can anyone tell by pics?
I wouldnt give near the price he's asking anyways but Its worth having if real, also Its way past due for a rebuild if its not been done.
Restored now that may be what it is but it dont say that....

Sorry I cant do just images on it Im not that pc smart, maybe someone here will so it stays up? Heres a link though:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lincoln-2-T...draulic-Floor-Jack-Made-in-USA-/181701332337?

 

[Chngalay]

My current jack..Pittsburgh 2 ton LP

 

[dmw56]

Just got a new low profile 2 ton long reach to get under my Camaro. The old one I've had almost 30 years.

 

[EDGAR]

For 123GO

The Lincoln 2000, also known as a 93640 model, is an oldie and a slightly cheaper version of the 93642 model.

It does not look restored, it simply was not used much, which could be a drawback as the urethane u-cup seal tends to last longer when the jack is used regularly as this "exercise" keeps the seal pliable. In a jack that sits unused for long periods of times, the u-cup seal tend to harden over time sooner and become brittle, than in a jack that is used regularly. This can make the jack dangerous as you don't know the condition of the seal, and although it looks very good paint wise, the seal could have hardened enough to break apart in a short period of time. And when the seal breaks, the jack comes crashing down without any warning.

Anyway, any urethane u-cup seal will eventually harden and become brittle and break. Depending on the quality of the material and usage, some will last longer while others will last less time. And the age of this jack means that its seal may not provide many more years of use and may even require rebuilding in a few years. Many of the Lincoln jacks made in the early to mid 90's have already broken their seals, so this one may not be to far away.

The price is rather steep for the age and model of the jack, and since it looks almost new, you may no want to replace the u-cup, thinking that it should be as good as the jack looks. Better find a cheaper model that needs repairing, so you know that you are replacing the seals with new ones.

 

[raddksn]

Just got a new low profile 2 ton long reach to get under my Camaro. The old one I've had almost 30 years.

I have the twin to your old one!

 

[Fusion13]

Great jack can get on sale cheap at Canadian Tire

 

[123Go]

Thanks EDGAR I didnt even think of it being a lower version of the 93642, yes its a very steep price for sure even if newly rebuilt and I agree 100% too, I wouldnt begin to use it without knowing its seals age by any means.
The decal really had me wondering as its very different than what I remember on old lincolns but in my ignorance the 40 vs 42 never entered my mind. Im too old for this game..lol
A 2 Ton Lincoln just registered as a 42 to me, I even know better.

Since decals can be made up so easy now days I was just leaning towards a Marquette China version made to look American so thanks for teaching me something "again".

 

[thieltech]

Anyone know what brand and model jack this is? My Dad had it when i was a little kid .and he passed it on to me because it leaked .
id like to rebuild it and possiably paint it up.

Thanks!

 

[Hiball]

Anyone know what brand and model jack this is? My Dad had it when i was a little kid .and he passed it on to me because it leaked .
id like to rebuild it and possiably paint it up.

Thanks!

It's a older import, looks like it's in Good Shape externally. If it was mine I would just re-seal it (more than likely you will need to measure/piece the parts out individually) and the enjoy the patina/stickers. I have a tutorial that will mimic your jack componets with subtle differences.

 

[thieltech]

i was looking at the label thats all trashed i can make out big letters ...ACKHA... ???

Is there possiably a name there?

 

[gpstraub]

ACKHA? I'll guess Blackhawk?


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[michiganman18]

we really need a jack sub forum. We could call it JAW JACKin.... or maybe Dont know JACK... see what I did there? Yeah they ****. Idk something clever like that though.

 

[NC-Shaun]

 

[michiganman18]

Compac floor jack. Been seeing daily use now for the past few days and I really like it. Not a huge fan of the coloring but not bad.

 

[jonjon1]

I hardly ever use my jack anymore..

PS, this thread should have been
"show your ********"

I think the OP, danced around it a bit, lol.. good job..

 

[michiganman18]

I hardly ever use my jack anymore..

PS, this thread should have been
"show your ********"

I think the OP, danced around it a bit, lol.. good job..

Did you get a lift?

 

[markel51]

Hello, everyone. Can any of you id this monster? It's a double pumper. The handle (can't see in pics) is a "T" type with a bypass valve control knob and 2knurled knobs on the sides for speed control. Appreciate any info on this.

 

[Hiball]

Hello, everyone. Can any of you id this monster? It's a double pumper. The handle (can't see in pics) is a "T" type with a bypass valve control knob and 2knurled knobs on the sides for speed control. Appreciate any info on this.

Hein Werner Model G.