How to repair a floor jack that leaks fluid

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This video will show you the most common way to repair a floor jack that is leaking fluid and thus won't lift. I am repairing a 3-ton floor jack, but most jacks are built similar. The O-ring location may be on the male or female side of the piston and the bleeding procedure should be in your owner's manual or you can do as shown in the video. Don't forget to put jack oil on the new o-ring and put some jack oil on the piston when you reinstall it.
NEW... on 10/2/2016 I filmed a new filling & bleeding procedure that worked even faster and got the jack back to 100%... • The final bleed - how ...
UPDATED VERSION HERE: • How to repair a floor ...
jack shown in video is Craftsman 875.501152
o-ring here: amzn.to/2iUhZHt
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0:00 Sears Craftsman 875.501152 3 ton jack
0:23 leaking fluid
0:59 disassembly
1:43 unbolt handle socket
2:57 already tried the stop leak jack oil
3:23 remove the old o-ring
4:15 replacement o-ring size
4:56 new o-ring install make sure to put some jack oil on it
7:19 handle socket re-assembly - put some jack oil on the piston too
7:42 torsion spring
8:29 finger tighten the bolts
8:35 torque them down
9:19 jack is now working
9:53 THIS IS WRONG - please view this video for proper re-fill • The final bleed - how ...
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@WJHandyDad 6 жыл бұрын

Updated/revised version here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bLNgfdKamqm3nas.html

@candorguy 5 жыл бұрын

I have an American made three ton floor jack that I've bought back in 1974. 4 years ago, my trusty floor jack died on me; there was no hydraulic pressure and it leaking badly. It sat in the garage ever since. I thought about buying a replacement from Harbor Freight Tools. I'm glad I didn't; instead, I bought the rubber o-ring and installed it on my old floor jack. Then I added some fresh jack oil. Bleeded the jack and it was good to go! For less than ten dollars and about two hours; it was well worth the time and effort. And above all, this video gave me the inspiration and motivation in repairing my floor jack. Old floor jacks never die; they will always keep on pumping. My hats off to you--WJ Handy Dad! You rock!!!!

@WJHandyDad 5 жыл бұрын

glad you got it fixed... these old jacks are just too awesome to throw away

@Mentorcase 2 жыл бұрын

Here's a tip, when putting the piston back into the pump, don't just hammer or force it in, coat the shaft with oil and gently push down whilst twisting it left and right, this will allow the O-ring to find it's natural position and slide along the piston without shearing a piece out of the O-ring also make sure the groove in the top is pointing in the right direction that it came out. Don't take out the nut like shown here but remove the rubber or screwed plug in the top of the main jack section, this is where you add the oil and burp the jack after pumping it up all the way, lower it and repeat a few times this will remove the air from in front of the piston. When done, push the rubber plug across with a flat screwdriver a bit to let the air out, the oil should come about 10 mm from below the top of the hole when it's correctly filled.

@johngates450 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2 ton jack that's 35 years old. O ring finally went out...Its amazing back in the day how well things were built. Nice Video Thx

@scottM278 3 жыл бұрын

I was getting ready to call a hydraulic repair location to get an estimate to fix mine. I decided to look on KZfaq to see if I could do it myself, I found your video repairing the exact same Jack I have. Easy fix, glad I watched your video, you even told me which O-ring to get. Thanks for doing the research for me.

@ElationProductions 7 жыл бұрын

Nice! As cheap as most stuff is made now days, I personally think it's always better to keep the old stuff working as long as possible.

@shwt121 6 жыл бұрын

ElationProductions I totally agree......and I used to have the same type of jack-i think I paid about 100.00 for mine about 20yrs ago@ Montgomery Wards....on sale@99.99-reg.price 149.98.- what an amazing jack. I used it on my old yachts (i.e. 1973 olds 98 & delta 88 royale convt.) It had the lifting power of three of those little trolly jacks,..!!!!

@gorillaau 4 жыл бұрын

When the old stuff becomes totally dead, we might be better building from scratch rather than soft as butter steel that your can buy these days.

@edkrumm5197 4 жыл бұрын

I have a jack identical to yours, pulled the seal, same thing as yours. called sterling and ordered my seal. The man on the phone said he has had a small run on these and customers said they got their info from a video on youtube. No doubt Your video. Thanks so much you are helping many people.

@WJHandyDad 4 жыл бұрын

as many others have commented, make sure you put some jack oil on the o-ring before you install it

@richkuban2027 6 күн бұрын

Thanks for the easy fix. FYI, I found a faucet repair o-ring that fit perfectly at my local hardware store. Thanks for posting the dimensions, that was helpful. The one I found was for a water faucet, hope using it in hydraulic fluid won’t be a problem.

@WJHandyDad 6 күн бұрын

Hopefully it will work. I've replaced mine one time since I filmed the video but my jack still works great

@danr.graham9331 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video. It's always amazing to me that most all products have one weak feature that causes a failure. Switches, access door hings, etc. Always good to know that most failures can be fixed.

@allenweaver5659 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video. I have the exact same jack. Couple of months ago it started leaking oil. Followed your video and it no longer leaks. I did have to use an O ring one size smaller. You just saved me about $60.

@BrandonLund 7 жыл бұрын

I have this same jack. Purchased it 20 years ago at NAPA. Now I know what to do when mine breaks! Great video!

@ryandalrymple7037 5 жыл бұрын

What brand of jack is that

@mr.bobbob.5849 4 жыл бұрын

I want to thank you so much for the O ring info. My Jack has been down for a few years and now thanks to you I can get it up and jacking again. Keep up the GREAT work. Mr Bobbo. B and B Auto Repair

@clarencealexander1908 4 жыл бұрын

Mr. Bobbo B. Really?? I will have to avoid your "Auto Repair" shop!!

@mr.bobbob.5849 4 жыл бұрын

@@clarencealexander1908 FYI That was 1 of 4 Jacks I own. It was more of a DYI project. And that's REALLY REAL!

@jesuschrist5302 5 жыл бұрын

I have a 2 tonne trolley jack sitting in the shed that stopped working years ago, yesterday I did what you did in the video and now it works like new , thanks 👍, I will show your video 📹 to all my friends 👍

@WJHandyDad 5 жыл бұрын

Glad it worked well for you!

@richb.4374 7 жыл бұрын

I have an old Craftsman jack that looks just like this one. It's over 30 yrs. old and still going strong. Thanks for the video on repairing these, if mine dies, I will try and fix it like this first.

@heavysnow8616 3 жыл бұрын

Don't get rid of it. If you can't fix it find someone who can. The new QUALITY jacks are expensive. Well woth it to get her fixed.

@travelingkaspersworld4096 3 жыл бұрын

We collect the old Craftsman green 1 1/2 tons. (Collect may be the wrong word...Five jacks. Because we are lazy as the day is long so when jacking up a car ...well you see).

@paulrobinson5492 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video. You did a great job explaining things in detail. Thanks.

@Gabriellariz 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same jack as the one you have, mine also has the casters all busted. Reading from some of you viewer's comments people have fixed them by purchasing a seal kit designed for these jacks; however, IMO spending $60+ for them is not worth it. I ended up buying a Daytona from my nearby Harbor Freight. I'm not a mechanic, I primarily would use it at home to do simple maintenance or repairs I can do with my limited skills. At the rate that I would be using it, odds are It will be the last jack I ever buy. I haven't gotten rid of it, I think I might give it a shot at repairing it by replacing the O-Ring you have listed, if it works great; otherwise I'll put behind the house for someone to sell it as a recycling material. Thank you for sharing the video.

@WJHandyDad 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 3 ton Harbor Freight rapid pump jack at my shop and I keep this 3 ton Craftsman classic at my house. The HF stuff is definitely not as heavy duty but it gets the job done.

@TheGibby3340 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. My jack had the exact same issue. Followed your lesson on both repair and oil service/bleed and she works like a good thing. Thanks again.

@WJHandyDad 7 жыл бұрын

Glad it worked for you as well as it worked for me. Mine is still working like a brand new jack and it's been almost a year since I filmed that.

@hullinger 6 жыл бұрын

Well done Gary. I appreciate these videos you do and you have a way of making so many of these repairs easy looking. -Chris

@jeremymatthews5240 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. Same thing was going on with my craftsman. Found a o ring at a local store that fit for 25cents!!! Good walkthrough and explanation. Saved me from spending a lot more $$$

@jesuslamas5797 5 жыл бұрын

un video de como harreglar u gato hidragulico de 3 toneladas en españal no levanta

@jacklenton9884 3 жыл бұрын

This is a fantastic video, I wish more KZfaq videos were like this. Straight to the point and taught me exactly what I needed. Doesn't hurt I have a very similar jack with the same issues. Still. Thank you.

@WJHandyDad 3 жыл бұрын

make sure to put some jack oil on the o-ring before installing... that's missing from the video, and look for my 1 year update version to see the proper fill and bleed procedure to save yourself some time.

@jacklenton9884 3 жыл бұрын

@@WJHandyDad thanks! Will do. Is there a quick way to tell if my jack is beyond fixing? My jack goes up but won't lift anything. How can I tell if the cylinder is done for?

@WJHandyDad 3 жыл бұрын

@@jacklenton9884 that's beyond my skill level, but it sounds like a fluid issue. do the fill and bleed procedure and see if yours fixes. Mine was like that when I replaced the o-ring - it would go up but not lift anything. Then I did the fill and bleed procedure and to this day mine is still working great and it's a 20-something year old jack

@davedeatherage4902 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I wasn't sure about the maintenance, or how to do it, but thanks to you're video I've got the knowledge now, have a great day, and God bless you. 👍

@freddierodriguez3913 4 жыл бұрын

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@user-jf7ve6fy9y 3 жыл бұрын

このジャッキなおりましたか？

@hawaiianf1504 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks man for the very fast reply.

@davidfox9846 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the informative video and explanation. I have exactly the same jack and it has been leaking in exactly the same place for a few years. Will no longer lift high enough to raise the side of my 'burb. I especially appreciate that you provided the exact size of the o-ring required - saved me a lot of trial and error. After your description, I was able to repair mine in about 15 minutes. Now it works perfectly. Apparently mine did not lose much fluid, because I never did see any bubbles during the purging process.

@WJHandyDad 5 жыл бұрын

glad it worked well for you!

@dufus2273 6 жыл бұрын

thanks. mine is aluminum and I can no longer afford a new aluminum one. Had it at least 20 years. I'll remember this video to keep it in good working order.

@covinhas87 6 жыл бұрын

I love the sound of the rain on the background :D

@dennissecor8092 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, i have an old fj i bought in 1987 at builders square and thank you for the video, im going to try and repair mine, its leaking bad, great job

@nononsenseBennett 6 жыл бұрын

I always advocate repairing rather than simply buying a new product but often the weakest link prevents that (parts not available). Society needs to demand that products can be be serviced.

@1973deepee 3 жыл бұрын

Right. Many of these old jacks require a complete rebuild; not just replacement of an o-ring. Rebuild kits can go way north of $100, and to pay someone to do it can result in costs of $150 or more. Most people will just order a replacement of equivalent or lower cost from Amazon, for example, or just go to Harbor Freight and buy a cheaply-made Chinese (lots of luck finding anything made in USA for less than $200) junk (3 ton jack for $100), not realizing that they're of dubious quality and safety. Virtually everything I've bought with the "Made in China" phrase is garbage; not made to last; enough to speculate that it's not simply the economics of cheap labor, but strategic. It's big-picture-view thinking that renders such an assessment, but makes perfect sense, and I doubt 1% among us has a clue or even a cares that the result isn't just loss of domestic manufacturing jobs; it's global reordering. If anyone reading this isn't aware of what the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is doing in every continent with the profits made from peddling crap to the rest of the world, nothing I've said will make any sense. The CCP declared war on the U.S. years ago, but most among us have not a clue, given that they get all their "news" from media sources receiving large financial support from, among a long list of globalists, the CCP. Go figure. That said, your point is valid.

@nononsenseBennett 3 жыл бұрын

@@1973deepee Tried in vain to locate a simple rubber grommet for a bathroom fan. Three stores and an hour wasted. Covid to blame for out of stock stuff. Ridiculous!

@rareform6747 5 жыл бұрын

Thats a 3 ton Craftsman , I use mine as a professional . Never a problem in 26 years . Very very Heavy Jack as I pick it up daily . I am mobile so I strap it down just in case sudden stop ! Thank you for this post ..

@WJHandyDad 5 жыл бұрын

I got mine in the mid 90's... admittedly it got some abuse as it was stored outside for a while and not used. Despite that just failed o-ring. These jacks are made like a tank!

@MattSeals 4 жыл бұрын

I love this video content - its so usefull and helpfull.

@trike4 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video......seems I have the same model jack with an identical leak........I just ordered the O-ring from Amazon..........thanks to you for posting the size........this will be my weekend project...........

@WJHandyDad 5 жыл бұрын

oil up the o-ring when you install it and watch my updated version of this video for the proper fill and bleed procedure

@user-xs8yu4mn8n 7 ай бұрын

This was great help, I was also able to repair my 30 year old jack that had sentimental value to me.

@marklindquist9504 6 жыл бұрын

Great video,,,I have this same jack I bought used on Craig's List a few years ago, Didn't have any owners manuel so this helped me a lot...Thanks

@WJHandyDad 6 жыл бұрын

make sure to watch "the final bleed" video too so you can get it working "like new"

@hhazelx 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video! The perfect fix for exactly my issue on my floor jack that looks exactly like this. $0.59 cent fix!

@andrewwilson8317 6 жыл бұрын

Definitely worth doing. I picked up a pair of matching heavy duty garage jacks from the sixties that were not working and in terrible condition. I was going to build one from the two,possibly the sellers idea too,but was not feasible. In the end they were stripped,blasted and painted and treated to new seals and bearings. For less than the cost of a crappy import piece of junk I have a pair of quality jacks that are great to use and look cool in my workshop. Now thinking about repeating exercise with an engine hoist and engine stand? Will look so good and be of top quality construction from a time when this mattered more than saving a few bucks on cheap shit!

@howardlovecraft750 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work. Thanks for the demo.

@marshallborder9089 7 жыл бұрын

I've already replaced my three ton jack that when I pumped it up it would work its way down . I topped it off and purged the bubbles out . Didn't help it any , I may later resort back to this video and replace the the o- rings if I can find the right size at that time . This jack of yours looks a lot like mine too - may be the brother too mine .Thanks for the video , I'm sure it will help a lot of people out there !

@WJHandyDad 7 жыл бұрын

Make sure to watch "the Final Bleed" video too... it has some things that I learned after filming this video about filling and bleeding.

@cricketctl5616 7 жыл бұрын

after its bled and it still does not lift you are most likely bypassing fluid through the main piston seal.if itstill doesn't lift after you replace the piston seal its in the safety.

@louf7178 7 жыл бұрын

This exact thing happened to me two days ago! Fluid right at that spot. This video came up by chance -what a coincidence. I won't have to "hope" topping it off with fluid will work anymore as I have already got a kit (Lazaar), have never installed it (because it is a SUPER b- job) and those aren't the problem seals anyway. Thanks for the video.

@louf7178 6 жыл бұрын

Yep. It works well now. It pumps up and holds. The new seal isn't even very tight, but the old one was very loose.

@markmawson1 6 жыл бұрын

Nice one i bought one one of those jacks when i was 14 when i first started repairing my families cars, I'm now 43 and mine has never developed that fault but what i have developed is a wearing of the teeth on that release valve and they barely mesh together to close the valve so i just removed the valve and welded the teeth up and re-ground them and now works as it should.

@TheTransmaster92 5 жыл бұрын

that's real safe

@clarencealexander1908 4 жыл бұрын

Mark Mawson Sounds like you bought three(3) and have only one left.

@gjthamby2877 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent Demo. Thanks

@antoniomarc7174 Жыл бұрын

Yup just did this to mine the backing plate is on top of the O ring. Definitely very tricky getting the new one back while making sure you keep the backing plate up also it seemed like the plunger went in pretty easily with not much resistance. What I did notice while taking it apart that I lost a lot of jack fluid when I pulled the plunger out and I had it in the release position as well like the videos I’ve watched. So I filled it back up got all the air out which was not much any how goes up and down nicely about 1 inch or more each pump so I guess I’m good there I think. Waiting to see how it does next time I use it. Thanks for the 2 videos. 👍👍👍

@WJHandyDad Жыл бұрын

it amazes me how popular this video is and it must be that so many people have leaking/failing jacks

@mohabatkhanmalak1161 4 жыл бұрын

These old jacks were built to last. I have an old Japanese made jack similar to yours, and it needs to be revived. I will get a repair kit on the internet and fully restore it, good paint etc this summer.

@mostlymoparih5682 7 жыл бұрын

Nice fix of your Craftsman jack. I would agree with screaming eagle not to use stop leak once you've changed the seal. I say this because I used stop leak in my power steering and while it did stop the leaking for a bit the seal eventually went and I had to put in a new ps rack and pinion. I did a video on replacing the rack and after I replace the rack I put in new fluid without the stop leak. Just an FYI. Again nice job extending the life of your jack. Why buy new if fixing is cheaper.

@mostlymoparih5682 7 жыл бұрын

BTW I came here from seeing you on WallysPlace66.

@WJHandyDad 7 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@joeheadley6024 2 жыл бұрын

Ha. Thanks. I will make it if I have to. Thanks for doing the hard part. The o ring sizing is the hardest part. I ordered it already. Thanks again

@Lukenukkem 5 жыл бұрын

Hey that fixed my jack. Thanks!!

@bradlomas8561 7 жыл бұрын

Good video. Sure helped educate me.

@foggiapainting 7 жыл бұрын

Great info. Tried fixing my jack exactly like yours several years ago to no avail. I did notice though that I could have bled it alot better. Thanks.

@WJHandyDad 7 жыл бұрын

check out the "final bleed" video to see how I refilled it and got it working like brand new

@victormilligan8526 7 жыл бұрын

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@victormilligan8526 7 жыл бұрын

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@AtlasJotun 3 жыл бұрын

I've got the same jack with the same leak, just not near as bad. I was really hoping it was just an O-ring, so this video comes as a relief. I would, however, recommend using a jack oil that _does_ _not_ _contain_ _STOP LEAK_ ! 'Stop leak' is essentially synonymous with 'seal swelling'. That's possibly worth a try when the O-ring is old, worn out and chewed up from all the dirt and metallic abrasives floating around in the oil. New O-rings are a different matter though: they don't have anywhere to go when they swell up, so they tend to get extruded out the sides, or they wear out prematurely from getting compressed against the moving component they're trying to seal around. Also, because it's expanding, the Buna is not only becoming less dense, but it's softening, making it easier for those abrasive elements present in the oil to damage it. And while I'm ranting, the same goes for cars! If you're car isn't consuming oil, doesn't smoke or smell like burning oil, then don't use 'high mileage' motor oils. This term also indicates the presence of seal-swelling agents. If it ain't broke, don't 'fix' it! And have a great day!

@larrykeesee1442 6 жыл бұрын

I have the same jack and problem right now..thanks. for the help....

@CarlosLopez-tt5py 6 жыл бұрын

Good video thanks for sharing .

@seancooney297 2 жыл бұрын

Just got a second hand floor jack for free. O ring has completely disintergrated. Now begins swing and miss. Wish me luck thanks for the video.

@WJHandyDad 2 жыл бұрын

good luck but I bet you'll be fine

@Mathias_Mechanic 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video. I found it by coincidence. I have the same model (may be a copied Chinese one) which leaks exactly on the same position. Now I know what I need to fix. Thank you!

@WJHandyDad 7 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Make sure you follow the "final bleed" video instructions for refilling. If I had this to do over again, I'd make one video... but I didn't know about the "filler plug" until later. Now my jack works as good as the day I bought it.

@macdaddy11 7 жыл бұрын

WJ Handy Dad brand name of jack is atlas?

@WJHandyDad 7 жыл бұрын

mine is a Craftsman but who knows if it was made by someone else and branded as "Craftsman"

@MGB-learning 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding video and presentation.

@barrykilts4506 Жыл бұрын

Oh and thanks for putting it online for the rest of us.

@WJHandyDad Жыл бұрын

this was my first video I ever made. Filmed with a Flip camera in one hand while we had a rare summer rainy day. And somehow it's my most popular video. LOL

@fpreston9527 6 жыл бұрын

On my jack (same o ring seal set up) there is a thin plastic washer that sits underneath the o ring seal . It's hard to see when the o ring has been removed, but it's there. When fitting the fresh o ring, it's important that it's locates on top of the plastic washer . I put my old leaking o ring on the ram and held it up to the sky, I could see daylight through the damaged part of the o ring . . After I installed a fresh o ring seal (with a little grease) my oil leak was cured ! I also checked the ram for any sharp marks and cleaned it with very fine sandpaper (1000 grit) . This was a very easy repair . Note -: the first seal that is removed is only a dust seal and is not the o ring seal . The o ring seal and plastic washer sits aprox 20mm down the ram bore.

@rccipriani 2 жыл бұрын

Hmm...when I took mine apart the o-ring was under the plastic washer.

@onesikm3 Жыл бұрын

Dope this is a craftsman sold jack ? And to think I was going to throw it away 😅 thanks for the video. I have the same brand jack but in the 2-3/4 ton model. I’ll have to get my calipers out to measure the shaft diameter but as far as I can tell from eye balling my jack and your video the plunger looks to be the same thickness! I’m sure my dad will be real happy to know I fixed it and didn’t put it out on the street lol thanks for the repair tutorial brotha!!! 👊🏼 hopefully I get another 30 years of service out of this bad boy 😁 Btw: this is an awesome jack that has served my family for over 30 years and now that I found the parts to fix it I will be keeping it forever. but before I bothered with rebuilding mine I needed a replacement in the meantime and I purchased a new harbor freight Pittsburg brand 2 ton low profile jack. For the longest time I was having issues with the old jack and I’m really glad about the new purchase. I don’t like wAsting money and I’m also a firm believer in,”if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” however I must say I’m extremely happy I had a reason to go out and purchase an additional floor jack to now have two in the garage because of the facts, the new jack is much more easier to carry and transport since it’s half the weight! And it lifts a car up in half the time and also allows for much lowered cars to be lifted. So in a way I’m very happy the old jack gave me a reason to purchase a new much lighter much faster operating jack and I’m also stoked that I can keep the old girl still in service after a quick oring change 😁 if you got the money I wouldn’t even bother with the hassle lol these old ones are in no means a transportable friendly jack, it breaks your back literally going to try and pick this thing up…….just my $0.02

@WJHandyDad Жыл бұрын

I plan on keeping my Craftsman "forever" but I also have a much lighter Harbor Freight jack too

@billthompson9595 4 жыл бұрын

great tutorial thank you very much

@CB71SS 4 жыл бұрын

Have a 1 1/2 ton sears jack bout 35 years old and it's doing the same thing as your. pump about 20 times and it gets half way up but you can push it back down with your hand and fluid is coming out of the pump piston. Went to Amazon site for the "O" rings, thank for the link, just don't know what I am going to do with the other 24 rings. The jack was bought by my late father for me so I really hate the thought of giving it up. Thanks again.

@WJHandyDad 4 жыл бұрын

remember to oil the o-ring before installing - that's missing from the video

@CB71SS 4 жыл бұрын

@@WJHandyDad unless you need all of those "O" rings would you consider selling two of them plus postage for a couple of dollars.

@WJHandyDad 4 жыл бұрын

email me dad@wjhandydad.com

@stevencsawyerss 6 жыл бұрын

Nice job!!

@itsnoteasy3520 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your help brother very good video

@gig777 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I have an old Sears Craftsman model almost identical to yours that has the same problem. I think mine is about a 1984 model.

@CB71SS 4 жыл бұрын

You may have the same jack as me. it's green in color model # 328.12002. Amazon has a complete rebuild kit for about $52.

@earlybee700 3 жыл бұрын

Nice detailed video.How did you choose the o ring hence not knowing the jack manufacturer

@roberttyrrell2250 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the help.

@ElPintordebrochagorda 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing it, to do for me.

@windynabbie 7 жыл бұрын

McMaster-Carr has the 208 O-ring , 100 pack $5.00

@peterthemaniac 7 жыл бұрын

great video!

@WJHandyDad 7 жыл бұрын

thank you. Make sure you watch "The Final Bleed" to see how I got it completely filled and bled.

@pedroloreto909 5 жыл бұрын

Excelente

@BigAlWillis 5 жыл бұрын

often people like to spay WD-40 on the moving parts, but it may be bad for the seals. I usually just put a very small dab of wheel bearing grease on the gear/sprocket. also a good idea to give it a few pumps before storage keeps a lil pressure on the seals they last longer. thumbs up the vid

@TargaWheels 6 жыл бұрын

I have the same model jack, just a different color (red). Bought it from Costco about 25 years ago, had the same leaking seal problem. Luckily had a seal in storage that fit, but I do remember the jack coming with an extra seal and plastic ring in the box the jack came in. I lost track of how many cars the jack picked up over the years, but these are good. They don't get the car up fast like the new ones, and they're not low-profile for dropped cars. But I'd like to see some of the new-fangled jacks go 25 years, change a seal, and go another 25 years....and maybe more.

@WJHandyDad 6 жыл бұрын

I'm hoping mine will last the rest of my life and maybe even be able to pass it on to W or J when I die. They definitely don't "make 'em like they used to"

@telabib 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that, very helpful.

@WJHandyDad 2 жыл бұрын

Very welcome, glad it helped. Make sure to watch The Final Bleed video for the proper fill and bleed technique

@Tahimate 4 жыл бұрын

Do you have the model for that jack? I have the same jack but I do not know the model so I can order parts

@AliRaza-lw7rh 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful

@glasswipe2059 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. I have the same Craftsman jack, and I was wondering if you know what the maximum lift height is. My jack is working but the max lift height seems way too low (although I forgot to measure just how low). If a jack doesn't lift to it design height, does that most likely mean that it's leaked out some quantity of hydraulic fluid? Thanks for sharing your fix.

@inglouriousmofo Жыл бұрын

Fix it?

@curtdaniels8434 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, I especially like the sticker on the socket for the size.. I've had sockets that the size is super hard to read ( Blackhawk)... Definitely need to put some on my own

@WJHandyDad 2 жыл бұрын

I went from the first 47 years not needing glasses at all to needing readers once in a while to now needing readers for all close up work, and if it has to be really close I need a strong magnification. It's so weird because I used to have cyborg like vision, able to focus and read things far away or close up

@AaronUnknownPerformance 6 жыл бұрын

Nice one

@jesuschrist5302 5 жыл бұрын

Cool video 📹 bro 👍

@othadalton4026 5 жыл бұрын

I working on a neighbor Floor Jack that is similar to yours..painted up.

@firstnamelastname7143 7 жыл бұрын

Had a large old Sears Craftsman floor jack not holding pressure. Used to be able to get seal kits very easy, copper washers, check ball and spring, o-rings. but many years ago they were discontinued and seals no longer available. So much for good old quality tools can't get parts for.

@Gottenhimfella 6 жыл бұрын

O rings conform to a standard, as with bearing balls, you virtually never need to go to the original supplier (they always charge a lot more) Instead, go to a seal supplier who stocks a complete range, and get them to supply seals which fit. Any neighbourhood machine shop can make up copper washers from an offcut of copper bar.

@tipsclubs01 Жыл бұрын

Great Video, the same thing that's leaking on my Jack too, Thanks for the Easy fix video.

@WJHandyDad Жыл бұрын

I've replaced the o-ring one more time since this video was filmed. Other than that, jack still works flawlessly

@tipsclubs01 Жыл бұрын

@@WJHandyDad I went to Home Depot for an O ring, it wasn't exactly what the original one looked like but I put it in, and seems to be working now. It was: 1 in. X 3/4 in X 1/8 in thk. The plunger on my Jack measured a little less than 3/4 in in dia, but I gave it a try, and so far it's working. The old seal was more like a seal than an O ring, but I'll Google and see if I can find something close, just in case this O ring doesn't work. I don't know the make of my Jack, so it makes it a bit difficult in finding a replacement seal. Your video made the job Simple, and worked just like you said. Thanks again.

@WJHandyDad Жыл бұрын

@@tipsclubs01 sometimes you have to fall back on "if it works, it works"

@tipsclubs01 Жыл бұрын

@@WJHandyDad You got that right.

@twoserve2449 7 жыл бұрын

Great video! is this a Lincoln jack? I have one exactly like it, and I'm trying to buy a repair kit but doesn't have any sticker on to know the model, thanks!

@WJHandyDad 7 жыл бұрын

mine was a Craftsman from Sears but so many of them are apparently "clones"

@newry123 4 жыл бұрын

good vid. mate cheers

@pauljohansson7697 4 жыл бұрын

I just subscribed to your channel and hello from New Hampshire usa.

@WJHandyDad 4 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel.

@joseruiz1399 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much.

@WJHandyDad 7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Make sure you watch the final bleed video to get it properly refilled and bled.

@josephfiumara9065 6 жыл бұрын

OK! before watching this great video . I monkeyed with the orange cap screw, Doe's that affect anything were the jack won't work properly?

@WJHandyDad 6 жыл бұрын

I can't say for sure. All I know is it says not to mess with it so I never have.

@josephfiumara9065 6 жыл бұрын

ok thanks for the feedback

@saadnassim8012 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@bryans8193 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! I see these o-rings come in a few different hardness types 70,75 & 90 durometer. Would the 70 work being softer in my jack?

@WJHandyDad 5 жыл бұрын

honestly I don't know, I guess you could try them and see and let us know.

@bryans8193 5 жыл бұрын

Well I ended up using the 70 durometer o-ring and all is good so far. My jack is back in working order and I thank you for your video 😉

@WJHandyDad 5 жыл бұрын

glad it worked out for you!

@erikalopez5854 5 жыл бұрын

Hola saludos desde México

@johnwalsh1932 4 жыл бұрын

Great job in Shed due to covid always said must fix that start tomorrow..wellsine from Ireland

@WJHandyDad 4 жыл бұрын

hope you get well soon (or stay safe, couldn't tell if you were saying you have it or not). Either way, hope you get your jack fixed.

@2112user 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I got a similar looking (hand me down) that just started giving me issues. No idea who made it, stickers were long gone before I ever received it. That said I wonder if you or others might know of a way to I.D. the o-ring size more accurately than calipers (harbor freight ones). Also, thank you for showing the fill method, I had no idea what those plugs were for, been filling it via the rubber stopper on the cylinder.... hope I didn't damage it by doing so.

@WJHandyDad 2 жыл бұрын

you are filling correctly - I did update videos for proper filling. My jack is still working great more than 5 years later. Using calipers is probably the best way to measure... I just laid mine on a ruler to measure mine

@2112user 2 жыл бұрын

@@WJHandyDad Thanks for the reply, I just seen your updated video and that's how I've been filling it.... thought that was how as that's how I learned to fill bottle jacks as a teen, but when I saw this and mine had the same plugs.... As for the seal, I measured the shaft at (5/8), so i figured I'd chance the O.D. as the same and see when those come in. Thankful for the video as maybe my thinking is wrong, but I would prefer to keep using the "old school" jack than get something new, made in China....

@WJHandyDad 2 жыл бұрын

I have 2 big jacks... the one in this video and I got a Harbor Freight quick pump one for my shop. So far it is holding up and doing a good job. I doubt it will last the 25+ years that this Craftsman has, but it will take another 23 years for me to find out!

@2112user 2 жыл бұрын

@@WJHandyDad LOL, VERY long term review in progress. But I get you, new is attractive, with new features and shinny new stickers, but.... looking at how car manufacturing has gone, I seeing that tools have followed suit. I doubt anything made now will be a "barn find" for anyone in 20-30 years. Seem that even the days of air tools might be limited, based on all the videos I see with cordless ratchets and impacts. I somehow don't think this is for OUR benefit.... But like you said, time will tell.

@PanzerPlatform 3 жыл бұрын

I swear I had that same model. I bought mine in 1996. It came with two gray 3-ton Jack stands too.

@WJHandyDad 3 жыл бұрын

I'm starting to wonder if that is what I got too because I have 2 gray 3-ton jack stands and probably got my jack between 1995 & 1996

@gfg8262 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same setup as well. 3 ton jack & 2 stands purchased at Sears in 2002.

@karout12 6 жыл бұрын

great video, can you please tell us where to buy the O rings from ..please. you have 3 phone numbers on the receipt for the company but none of the is clear add another clip with the clear receipt to the end of the video you can use window media player movie make or any other cheap one or use your phone

@WJHandyDad 6 жыл бұрын

this is what I got: amzn.to/2D7T1xd

@onewheelup 3 жыл бұрын

man i got mine in the 80's so im hoping i can fix mine,ive seen on other videos if that metal piece is pitted it will still leak,but im going to try today.and give it a good clean,its filthy and then repaint it,hell it deserves it,ive used this thing on every vehicle ive owned haha its the huge orange one with a white bar,well whats left of it,mostly rusty now and spraying brake cleaner on it to clean it has stripped the paint,oh well better to try then spend close to 300.00 even though i do need one that can adapt a transmission holder thing haha,but ive made it this far with out one.thanks for your time

@notajp 3 жыл бұрын

Got that same jack. Was my father in law’s and it didn’t work. Put some fluid in it, bled it out, and it’s working again. But it has the same leak at the pump shaft as this one, so I need to replace that O-ring too. Best tool for getting those things out of that groove is a pick with an angled tip....

@johnytamale8814 4 жыл бұрын

Good job, very patient, i would be cursing while i wrestle that o-ring 😂😅😅

@WJHandyDad 4 жыл бұрын

one thing I love about YT is the comments - several folks have given helpful suggestions, including that I forgot to put jack oil on the o-ring and that I could have put the o-ring on the piston and let it seat itself. So if I ever have to do it again (so far it's still working great) I'll do a better job.

@samuelhailam1837 Жыл бұрын

Hi I have a Same jack like your and same problem I might need complete kit seal to repair how do I get correct part and may I ask what brand is this jack thankyou so much for helping

@WJHandyDad Жыл бұрын

mine is a mid 1990's Craftsman

@samuelhailam1837 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much and where I can get part for that I mean seal ring thanks again

@WJHandyDad Жыл бұрын

@@samuelhailam1837 I put a link in the video description to where I got the O-rings. I could not find a "seal kit"

@abdalqadr1 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

@psycholordb7811 7 жыл бұрын

what kind of sockets are those? i like the labels

@WJHandyDad 7 жыл бұрын

Just ~20 year old Craftsman with store bought labels on them.

@MrSamBowers 6 жыл бұрын

I still have the manual to that 3 ton jack. And I am gonna try and uoload the pages in a jpeg and link it here if Googles/KZfaq will let me.

@brettbuxton6988 3 жыл бұрын

Find out how?

@barrykilts4506 Жыл бұрын

This looks like one of the units I have to rebuild and I’ve decided to go at it the same way,,,I have plenty of stuff on hand and will go one at a time & should be able to come up with the parts I need from my own inventory.if not I’ll buy more but they’re only parts,I just need the right ones.

@rustynuckles3662 6 жыл бұрын

under that red cap is another pressure adjusting screw, I was given a jack that does not have a spring and check ball in that one. Isn't there supposed to be a spring and ball in both of those holes?

@WJHandyDad 6 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry, I don't know. Hopefully some one else out there will have an answer for you.

@MrRichard57000 5 жыл бұрын

What's the thickness from the piston? Mine is 19mm... Choose a 19x4mm oring for it......

@vanhootilybusinessviolets1940 4 жыл бұрын

I have a jack very similar to this, but it's a Sears 2 ton model 875.501280, I wonder if that O-ring is the same size. Mine has been leaking, and working intermittently for years now. I guess I'll have to pull it apart and see! Thanks for the videos about this!

@WJHandyDad 4 жыл бұрын

I put my o-ring on a ruler and measured it

@vanhootilybusinessviolets1940 4 жыл бұрын

@@WJHandyDad It looks like mine is a 207, it was 1/2 inch ID, and 5/8 OD. Oddly, I happened to have one in all of the stuff that my dad gave me that belonged to my grandpa, so I didn't even need to buy anything (well, I need to buy some jack fluid, but the o-ring I had!).

@WJHandyDad 4 жыл бұрын

@@vanhootilybusinessviolets1940 don't forget to oil the new o-ring with a dab of jack oil before you install it

@westleydornseif4349 3 жыл бұрын

It looks like I have the same silver 3 ton Craftsman jack as in video. I do not see any plastic piece in the area of the o-ring. Outside, bright sunny day, even a 700 lume flashlight and do not see any plastic. Took screw driver rattled around the hole, no plastic piece. ?? Thanks for making the video and any thoughts on the plastic piece?

@WJHandyDad 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know... mine has an o ring and a plastic ring