Bobalos Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 (edited) I have an old floor jack that has been very good to me over the years. A year or so ago it started bleeding down and takes way too many pumps to get anything in the air. I'm guessing it's just worn out. It's probably 25 or 28 years old. The wheels still work fine and it's in fairly good condition given it's age. I've never done anything to it. Well.... I tried adding fluid and bleeding it after it started acting up. It never got any better.. Is this worth even trying to screw with? I bought it at chief auto when I worked there, it maybe cost me $80 or 100 back then. Edited December 19, 2021 by Bobalos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzrtrat1111 Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 It’s likely just seals on ram. If you can find replacements, it’s an easy fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobalos Posted December 20, 2021 Author Share Posted December 20, 2021 Are they all the same size? Or should I take it apart, clean it up and them figure it out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zilla68 Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 is there a mfg name stamped anywhere on it? might try here https://www.hcrcnow.com/shop/parts/categories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Sponsor Kraut_n_Rice Posted December 20, 2021 Site Sponsor Share Posted December 20, 2021 Put it on the curb. Buy a new one from Harbor Freight. https://www.harborfreight.com/automotive/jacks-jack-stands/floor-jacks.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2442turborail Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 (edited) I’m all for maintaining and rebuilding the tools and machines that have been reliable to me over the years but after having upgraded my floor jack last year, that is one tool where I would recommend you go to “new”. The new, good ones are just better tech. These were on sale last Christmas for $200 - Jegs aluminum floor jack. They are half the weight, super low when all the way down and best of all they move the jack head up like 6” with each pump until you load it and then it jacks up normal distance (1-2”?) with each pump. Maybe these go on sale after Christmas. Worth the $ in my opinion. Edited December 20, 2021 by 2442turborail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobalos Posted December 20, 2021 Author Share Posted December 20, 2021 28 minutes ago, Kraut_n_Rice said: Put it on the curb. Buy a new one from Harbor Freight. https://www.harborfreight.com/automotive/jacks-jack-stands/floor-jacks.html But, but, but..... I could spend $35, and 3 weeks screwing around with this one to end up throwing it in the trash.. LOL Thanks for the input folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onanysunday Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 I tore apart my jegs aluminum jack. Swear I had 5-6 hours in it. PITA. It still works but now again is loosing slight pressure and the handle rises before it stops. I would not do it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 (edited) looks like the same astroline i have that needs new seals after 35 years. Edited December 20, 2021 by Kevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Brown Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 Might check with these guys for a seal kit, you're rebuilt old jack will be 10x better than some new Harbor Freight junk. Cheaper too 😁 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budlight69 Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 I rebuilt an old Craftsman floor jack about 10 years ago, still working. The seals I found were "Blackhawk". Had to take it apart and measure everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Phil Brown said: Might check with these guys for a seal kit, you're rebuilt old jack will be 10x better than some new Harbor Freight junk. Cheaper too 😁 thanks! just ordered a kit to rebuild my astroline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Brown Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 That package is the unused seals from the kit that was used for my old Craftsman jack. Kit covers lots of different jacks. Easy to find what you need on the website 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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