jgrainger
Member
Hello,
I recently aquired an old Walker 784 Series C I with the less common rear wheel casting (less streamlined).
The jack is in pretty rough shape and has some parts missing - mostly the universal joint and probably part of the handle release. An owner before the last welded a bit of steel to the release valve to make a handle at the bottom of where the universal joint is missing. The lifting arm linkage bolts also have really damaged threads.
Usually I'd like to think I have sufficient skills and tools to repair or replace parts but I'm presently without a lathe which would make some of this much easier. This means I'll potentially be interested in locating some used spare parts if the hydraulic parts are good enough to repair, to at least get it functioning.
I'm located in the UK and vintage American jacks (or other tools / machines) from after the war aren't so common, this also extends to parts. I'm pretty sure we still had rationing when my own jack was made and comparing the Walker to something built here, like an EPCO or SKYHI it's pretty easy to see the different approach to construction.
I wondered if anyone has a picture of the handle parts broken down?
and if anyone has a source of used/ new parts?
Walker Floor Jack label by Jonathan Grainger
Walker 784 C by Jonathan Grainger
Walker 784 by Jonathan Grainger
Regards,
Jonathan
I recently aquired an old Walker 784 Series C I with the less common rear wheel casting (less streamlined).
The jack is in pretty rough shape and has some parts missing - mostly the universal joint and probably part of the handle release. An owner before the last welded a bit of steel to the release valve to make a handle at the bottom of where the universal joint is missing. The lifting arm linkage bolts also have really damaged threads.
Usually I'd like to think I have sufficient skills and tools to repair or replace parts but I'm presently without a lathe which would make some of this much easier. This means I'll potentially be interested in locating some used spare parts if the hydraulic parts are good enough to repair, to at least get it functioning.
I'm located in the UK and vintage American jacks (or other tools / machines) from after the war aren't so common, this also extends to parts. I'm pretty sure we still had rationing when my own jack was made and comparing the Walker to something built here, like an EPCO or SKYHI it's pretty easy to see the different approach to construction.
I wondered if anyone has a picture of the handle parts broken down?
and if anyone has a source of used/ new parts?
Walker Floor Jack label by Jonathan Grainger
Walker 784 C by Jonathan Grainger
Walker 784 by Jonathan GraingerRegards,
Jonathan
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