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How do you fill an original jack with hydraulic fluid ?
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I bought an original jack for my 70 C-10 and can't seem to figure out how to fill it with hydraulic fluid. ( it must be low since it doesn't 'pump" anymore ) Do I have to unscrew the top of it, maybe ? THANKS !!! . . . . |
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Re: How do you fill an original jack with hydraulic fluid ?
I think those were screw style jacks. You stick the tire iron into the knob and turn.
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Re: How do you fill an original jack with hydraulic fluid ?
x2. They are not hydraulic.
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Re: How do you fill an original jack with hydraulic fluid ?
X3...screw jack not hydraulic. You might want to lube the screw though
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Re: How do you fill an original jack with hydraulic fluid ?
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You just need a longer handle... ![]() LockDoc
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Re: How do you fill an original jack with hydraulic fluid ?
I just need a stronger ARM !!!
I have the handle, wrench and bag . . . I just thought it was hydraulic !!! I guess I just have to try it with the handle . . . it didn't turn very well with my fingers. This website is worth it's weight in GOLD, I truly couldn't have restored my truck without it . . THANKS !!! . . . . |
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Re: How do you fill an original jack with hydraulic fluid ?
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Re: How do you fill an original jack with hydraulic fluid ?
this a late april fools joke
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Re: How do you fill an original jack with hydraulic fluid ?
Pretty much sums it up.
The jack, folding jack operating handle and a tire iron. The foam storage bag was a joke though.
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Re: How do you fill an original jack with hydraulic fluid ?
Might have to mount in a vice (gently) spray with some Blaster and get it going smoothly again
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Re: How do you fill an original jack with hydraulic fluid ?
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Re: How do you fill an original jack with hydraulic fluid ?
I really thought this was a joke at first but then realized he was serious , hang in there young man you will learn. I had questions like that I'm sure. Have fun.
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Re: How do you fill an original jack with hydraulic fluid ?
Steve, could you post a video showing how it isn't pumping any longer
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Re: How do you fill an original jack with hydraulic fluid ?
[QUOTE=litew8;6619877]Steve, could you post a video showing how it isn't pumping any longer
![]() . . . . I guess I should have watch THIS video first . . . then I would have gotten it RIGHT !!! ( . . . it's a _____ with a _____ !!! ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joRiskaZV-c. |
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Re: How do you fill an original jack with hydraulic fluid ?
I'm a bit late chiming in on this but I can remember when I bought my first 1972 gmc that little jack was only jack I had with a small pail of tools. Simple times but some of the best of my life.
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Re: How do you fill an original jack with hydraulic fluid ?
Hi Steve: smart ass here. Please forgive me but your post was just begin for a smart ass response. Down the street at diesel place.com we always reiterate that there are no stupid questions here unless your broke down on the side of the road and didn't ask that question.
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Re: How do you fill an original jack with hydraulic fluid ?
I have a quart of original jack fluid I will sell you. It's NOS, a sealed can. The label is long done, and when you open there's a good chance you will find that it's full of kidney beans.
$25 plus shipping
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Re: How do you fill an original jack with hydraulic fluid ?
Those jacks use elbow grease, not fluid. The grease zerk is in the handle. "Turn Liberally"
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Re: How do you fill an original jack with hydraulic fluid ?
Would be a good idea to upload photos from the different jacks, especially old.
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