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On Tuesday, I went to the local recycling yard to drop off a few bags of aluminum cans. I always check out the scrap pile to see what's there to bring home. Seems like I always bring something back with me...
Anyway, I pull up and there's this nice vintage floor jack just sitting there, waiting for a new lease on life. It goes up and down, but leaks pretty bad when you let it down.
As found, sitting at the yard.
So, They usually want $0.50 per pound for 'scrap' steel... This thing just looks heavy and I'm not ballin' like that, so we put it on the scale... 192#! Yikes!
Too rich for my blood, but I talk them down to a much more reasonable amount. Of course I wasn't going to leave it there!
After a bit of research, it looks like I've got a Weaver 2 Ton (WA-72). Cool!
Get it home and out of the Jeep, clean it up a bit and snap a few pics.
It's got some cool retro looking casters on it.
So, I took some pictures of serial number on the pump and send it off to Castle Equipment (they still make Weaver pumps). Turns out, Serial 1Bl217 dates this jack to 1938!
Castle equipment just happens to have a 1938 Weaver ad on their site and the jack shown is the same jack I just picked up!
It'll be a while before I can get around to rebuilding it, but was glad to have been able to save it.
Anyway, I pull up and there's this nice vintage floor jack just sitting there, waiting for a new lease on life. It goes up and down, but leaks pretty bad when you let it down.
As found, sitting at the yard.
So, They usually want $0.50 per pound for 'scrap' steel... This thing just looks heavy and I'm not ballin' like that, so we put it on the scale... 192#! Yikes!
Too rich for my blood, but I talk them down to a much more reasonable amount. Of course I wasn't going to leave it there!
After a bit of research, it looks like I've got a Weaver 2 Ton (WA-72). Cool!
Get it home and out of the Jeep, clean it up a bit and snap a few pics.
It's got some cool retro looking casters on it.
So, I took some pictures of serial number on the pump and send it off to Castle Equipment (they still make Weaver pumps). Turns out, Serial 1Bl217 dates this jack to 1938!
Castle equipment just happens to have a 1938 Weaver ad on their site and the jack shown is the same jack I just picked up!
It'll be a while before I can get around to rebuilding it, but was glad to have been able to save it.
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RStewart
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Nice save. Can't wait to see the clean up.
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What a killer find, you lucky dog, way to go! 
Congrats on the score! I just recently got my 4 ton Weaver, and have already gotten a lot of use out of it swapping the 1 ton axles from my old Rock/Expedition K5 under my new Expedition Suburban. Compared to what I had before (the big orange HF jacks) this thing is a pure joy to use. For reference, the load wheels and casters can be disassembled for servicing. Mine still had residue from the long gone grease, likely never serviced. Cleaned up and greased, it rolls and maneuvers smoothly and easily, particularly when you consider the weight. I also had to shim the caster swivels to provide preload to take up excessive slop (the reason one caster is damaged), though the bearings were still in very usable condition. I also love the handle lock feature that makes it easy to kick it up and move the load wheels over for easy positioning.
I still haven't found a replacement caster, and mine is missing the cover plate behind the lift arm pivot, but I couldn't be happier with it. Those old Weavers are sweet jacks.
Hmm, I just noticed the comment about "positive safety lock" in the posted sale flyer. I haven't yet noticed any feature that might bear that description. Anyone know what it's talking about?
I still haven't found a replacement caster, and mine is missing the cover plate behind the lift arm pivot, but I couldn't be happier with it. Those old Weavers are sweet jacks.
Hmm, I just noticed the comment about "positive safety lock" in the posted sale flyer. I haven't yet noticed any feature that might bear that description. Anyone know what it's talking about?
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Thanks guys! I was really excited to see it sitting there just waiting for me to bring home.
Could the 'positive safety lock' be the the small metal 'switch' that you have to flip up before you can let the jack down? That seems like the closest thing to a positive stop to me.
Ss95003
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Picked up a s13 today. Little worried the ram on the handle side may be to far gone. Hopping I didn’t just buy scrap metal. The one on the underside looks good.
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BlueBomber
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Hard to say what it's worth to a collector. If it was me, I wouldn't pay more than $50-$75 for it.
TheCraneGuy
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Looking for some swivel wheels for this one. I am debating on a rebuild and wondering what it would cost me to get it back to working condition. It was given to me for helping out an estate sale.
Ss95003
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Looking for some swivel wheels for this one. I am debating on a rebuild and wondering what it would cost me to get it back to working condition. It was given to me for helping out an estate sale.
What’s the model number on the Blackhawk?
TheCraneGuy
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Ss95003
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I think the seal kit for that unit is pretty costly. Close to $200.
But if the piston on the ram isn’t pitted and is in good shape and all the other parts are there I’d rebuild it. If you don’t want to rebuild it likely someone would.
But if the piston on the ram isn’t pitted and is in good shape and all the other parts are there I’d rebuild it. If you don’t want to rebuild it likely someone would.
TheCraneGuy
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Well, I did get it free, so that probably isn’t too much. But a rebuild won’t do any good without a new swivel wheel.
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DAVID5300
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I am trying to find a contributor who name is " Highball " as he is mentioned as a source for rebuild kits for Walker Hydraulic jacks.
Mine is a 770 A and I would love to have this beautiful piece of artwork functional once more.
Can anyone help?
Thanks
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Mine is a 770 A and I would love to have this beautiful piece of artwork functional once more.
Can anyone help?
Thanks
[email protected]
johno
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Don't think he is still doing that.
HCRCnow
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The Walker 770 seal kit has been discontinued for a very long time. You can remove the seals and try to source the seals individually.
Peterjames
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These walkers reminds me of my childhood.
HutchNDY
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Hello -- I am new to the site and found it looking for info on what looks like the same jack you have. I erroneously called it a "Dayton" but thats where it was made. After doing pencil trace of dataplate I see its a Joyce Liftmaster and it looks like yours. Your post was 4 years ago -- did you have any luck finding parts? Love to hear from you. Mine is missing release handle parts
Welcome to Garage Journal HutchNDY.
Sorry but the hard parts on these old floor jacks are getting very very hard to locate since many old jacks simply got scrapped over the years.
That said' you came to the right place here at GJ because if there is a chance to locate them it will most likely be here.
I don't have what your looking for but hopefully another member here will have it for you. If not located today hopefully very soon to get your jack back in action. Just keep asking around on here in different forums to keep the word out on anything you may need and hope for the best.
Fwiw Seals, wheels and springs are easier to locate as I'm sure you know but man those hard parts create a real treasure hunt and the more rare the jack the more we must hunt.
Glad to have you here as a new member.
Sorry but the hard parts on these old floor jacks are getting very very hard to locate since many old jacks simply got scrapped over the years.
That said' you came to the right place here at GJ because if there is a chance to locate them it will most likely be here.
I don't have what your looking for but hopefully another member here will have it for you. If not located today hopefully very soon to get your jack back in action. Just keep asking around on here in different forums to keep the word out on anything you may need and hope for the best.
Fwiw Seals, wheels and springs are easier to locate as I'm sure you know but man those hard parts create a real treasure hunt and the more rare the jack the more we must hunt.
Glad to have you here as a new member.
Brent T
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I've been using this for over 40 years. It belonged to my dad and I honestly don't know where he got it, but I'm sure he didn't buy it new. It leaks a little, but still works great and is the only floor jack I've ever owned.
don long
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I picked this old mechanical jack up a few months ago
2 by don long, on Flickr
After kicking it around for some time I decided to work it over and show it off
2019-05-13 14.49.05-1 by don long, on Flickr
2 by don long, on FlickrAfter kicking it around for some time I decided to work it over and show it off
2019-05-13 14.49.05-1 by don long, on Flickratch
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Ostensibly I'm using this post to bring this thread back to the top.I've been using this for over 40 years. It belonged to my dad and I honestly don't know where he got it, but I'm sure he didn't buy it new. It leaks a little, but still works great and is the only floor jack I've ever owned.
However, Brent; is that Honda CBX engine in your avatar? It'll never happen, but I'd love to have the chance to ride one of those someday.
Ok, now back to floor jacks.
L5wolvesf
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I picked this old mechanical jack up a few months ago
2 by don long, on Flickr
After kicking it around for some time I decided to work it over and show it off
2019-05-13 14.49.05-1 by don long, on Flickr
Very nice
Brent T
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Yes it's a 1979 with about 11k miles on it. My dad bought it in the mid 80' ago and gave it to me about 2005. I tore it apart, cleaned everything up and reassembled. It's a fun old bike. I have a couple pics in the "Motorcycle" thread I think.
LS6 Tommy
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Hello, This Is My 1st Post. I Came Across An Early Blackhawk Floor Jack, It Looks Like An S4 However The Light Isnt Part Of The Accsess Pannel The Light Is Molded Into A Flip-Up Cover That Reveals The Hydraulic Accsess Pannel. This Jack May Be Bigger Than A 4-Ton. Any Ideas On What Model This Is? I Will Try And Post A Photo. Thanks....
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3 Ton unit. Model S-3, see post #263.
Okay So It's an S-3? Post #263 Is Referring To The S-14 Model. I'm A Bit Confused. I Want To Be Sure Before Ordering Any Hydraulic Rebuild Parts..
I Found The Model And Serial# Tag. It Been Painted Over By The PO. Your Right 3-Ton S-14. Now Hopefully I Can Find The Hydraulic Rebuild Kit. Thanks For The Info, I Really Appreciate It. There Are A Couple Reputable Hydraulic Shops Here In Topeka So I Am Going To Make A Few Calls If I Can Source The Parts..
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lostmind
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I have a couple Hein-Warner and Milwaukee jack catalogs in an add hear. Click on photos to enlarge.
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=397868
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=397868
MWitte
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Callbt, A couple weeks ago I would have jumped in my truck to come get that Walker without giving it a second thought. I have a soft spot for the old Walker jacks. If you still have it once the 'social distancing' is behind us, I would be very interested in the Walker.
Mike
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