engine hoist hydrolic ram questions

[qksilver]

Yes, it is a harbor freight hoist. Was using it the other day and released the ram so it would go down and all of a sudden it shot oil out of the hole about 3/4 of the way up.

How do i refill it, much oil or to what level and the ram extended or retracted/
Put a plug in the hole? i was pulling a cab with it and i think the pillar scrapped the plug out. i was doing myself and it wasn't pretty so i am not sure what happened.

trying save buying a new ram if possible.......plus while I am at it, where to get rebuild kits for floor jacks.


Thanks for the time and advice,
Steve

[crushermechanic]

that plug is a fill/vent hole. fill it to the bottom of that hole with the ram all the way down. it should have a rubber plug that goes in it.

[qksilver]

thanks, it was what i thought but .....wasn't sure. Forgot to ask, what kind of oil?
Thanks,
Steve

[cdowns]

hydraulic jack oil

[qksilver]

lol. Thanks