Weaver wa-72 restoration

[kochankr]

so i picked up this a few months ago. Finally had a minute to take it apart and see what we have here. Its a mess, but should clean up ok.
So far one broken piece, and the rear wheels look beat up, maybe will get new springs too?

 

[kochankr]

more photos

 

[kochankr]

and more photos

 

[kochankr]

did i mention i took a few photos

 

[kochankr]

few more shot

 

[kochankr]

ok, done with photos for now lol. now here is a question, has anyone done this jack here? trying to remove the small wheels in the back there is one bolt and nut and two bolt like things. The thing is they don't look like they will fit through the hole they are going through to hold the wheel bracket. any thoughts on those?

 

[thehorse13]

That's a great jack.

I haven't restored this exact jack but I did a 4 ton BlackHawk of similar vintage this past summer. The jacks from that era use axle with cotter pins to mount wheels in the casters. They also use large pins to hold components on the frame. Over time, these things get pounded on with hammers and they flare out. If it's bad enough, you'll have to get new ones or machine your own replacements.

Is this what you are experiencing?

 

[vertguy]

ok, done with photos for now lol. now here is a question, has anyone done this jack here? trying to remove the small wheels in the back there is one bolt and nut and two bolt like things. The thing is they don't look like they will fit through the hole they are going through to hold the wheel bracket. any thoughts on those?

I restored a newer version of that same jack in this thread. Check out Castle Equipment as they are a great resource parts and can date your jack via the s/n. If I understand your question correctly, that is a bearing race and it should slide off the wheel stud. It looks to be corroded, so it may require soaking and or a couple whacks with a hammer.

 

[Richard Cranium]

nice find, I am sure it will look great when you are done.

 

[kochankr]

That's a great jack.

I haven't restored this exact jack but I did a 4 ton BlackHawk of similar vintage this past summer. The jacks from that era use axle with cotter pins to mount wheels in the casters. They also use large pins to hold components on the frame. Over time, these things get pounded on with hammers and they flare out. If it's bad enough, you'll have to get new ones or machine your own replacements.

Is this what you are experiencing?

Yes it seems there are two large pins and one bolt/nut holding it to the frame. The bolt nut was removed rather quickly, but the other two won't move. its kind of hard to see in the photos, but the two pins seem to have flared out a bit, I might have to just leave that part alone. I don't want to drill them out.

I'm more concerned about the broken pin that was part of the front of the jack, where the two springs are attached to, not much room to get in there, so reinstalling that will be fun.

Those blackhawk jacks are beautiful, if i ever run into one it will be coming home with me

 

[kochankr]

I restored a newer version of that same jack in this thread. Check out Castle Equipment as they are a great resource parts and can date your jack via the s/n. If I understand your question correctly, that is a bearing race and it should slide off the wheel stud. It looks to be corroded, so it may require soaking and or a couple whacks with a hammer.

Thanks for the link to your restoration, very helpful when i get to the hydraulic part, and nice job on the finished jack! the red and white goes together great!