How do you fill an original jack with hydraulic fluid ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Steve Hafner · 04-08-2014, 10:10 AM

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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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turp mcspray · 04-08-2014, 10:12 AM

I think those were screw style jacks. You stick the tire iron into the knob and turn.

**leddzepp** · 04-08-2014, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turp mcspray

I think those were screw style jacks. You stick the tire iron into the knob and turn.

x2. They are not hydraulic.

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-08-2014, 11:36 AM

X3...screw jack not hydraulic. You might want to lube the screw though

**LockDoc** · 04-08-2014, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Hafner

. . . .

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 !!!

. . . .

You just need a longer handle...

LockDoc

SS Tim · 04-08-2014, 02:23 PM

Pretty much sums it up.
The jack, folding jack operating handle and a tire iron.
The foam storage bag was a joke though.

Steve Hafner · 04-08-2014, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LockDoc

You just need a longer handle...

LockDoc

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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**Ol Blue K20** · 04-08-2014, 06:58 PM

Might have to mount in a vice (gently) spray with some Blaster and get it going smoothly again

GoaterAz · 04-08-2014, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LockDoc

You just need a longer handle...

LockDoc

...story of my life.

Wizo · 04-08-2014, 10:02 PM

this a late april fools joke

litew8 · 04-08-2014, 10:41 PM

We are lauging with you Steve.

tcoop68 · 04-08-2014, 11:15 PM

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.

litew8 · 04-08-2014, 11:28 PM

Steve, could you post a video showing how it isn't pumping any longer

I'm sorry, that would be funny to see.

Steve Hafner · 04-09-2014, 06:46 PM

[QUOTE=litew8;6619877]Steve, could you post a video showing how it isn't pumping any longer

I'm sorry, that would be funny to see.

. . . .

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.

trac209 · 04-09-2014, 10:17 PM

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.

Wizo · 04-09-2014, 10:50 PM

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.

You can ask us old farts any questions you want (about our trucks).we'll be glad to help.Most of us have been there,seen that,done that and are half bald and graying for a reason. later Man.

71swb4x4 · 04-09-2014, 10:57 PM

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

**Ironangel** · 04-10-2014, 07:13 AM

Those jacks use elbow grease, not fluid. The grease zerk is in the handle. "Turn Liberally"

profe56 · 04-10-2014, 03:03 PM

Would be a good idea to upload photos from the different jacks, especially old.

04-08-2014, 10:10 AM	#1
Steve Hafner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northport, Alabama Posts: 1,353	How do you fill an original jack with hydraulic fluid ? . . . . 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 !!! . . . . Attached Images

04-08-2014, 10:12 AM	#2
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	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. __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

04-08-2014, 11:36 AM	#4
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: How do you fill an original jack with hydraulic fluid ? X3...screw jack not hydraulic. You might want to lube the screw though __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

04-08-2014, 02:23 PM	#6
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	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. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

04-08-2014, 06:58 PM	#8
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	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 __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

04-08-2014, 10:02 PM	#10
Wizo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 274	Re: How do you fill an original jack with hydraulic fluid ? this a late april fools joke

04-08-2014, 10:41 PM	#11
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: How do you fill an original jack with hydraulic fluid ? We are lauging with you Steve. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

04-08-2014, 11:15 PM	#12
tcoop68 tcoop68 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cushing Oklahoma Posts: 226	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.

04-08-2014, 11:28 PM	#13
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	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 I'm sorry, that would be funny to see. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

04-09-2014, 06:46 PM	#14
Steve Hafner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northport, Alabama Posts: 1,353	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'm sorry, that would be funny to see. . . . . 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.

04-09-2014, 10:17 PM	#15
trac209 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: winnipeg Posts: 1,107	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.

04-09-2014, 10:50 PM	#16
Wizo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 274	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.You can ask us old farts any questions you want (about our trucks).we'll be glad to help.Most of us have been there,seen that,done that and are half bald and graying for a reason. later Man.

04-09-2014, 10:57 PM	#17
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	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 __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

04-10-2014, 07:13 AM	#18
Ironangel Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Falls City, Nebraska "100 Miles From Nowhere" Posts: 2,219	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" __________________ Michael of the clan Hill, "Two Seventy Two's" 71 1-ton Dually 350 4-Speed 71 C/50 Grain Truck, 350 Split-Axle 4-Speed 02 3/4 ton Express 14 Indian Chief Vintage 1952 Ford 8N, "Only Ford Allowed On The Property" "Be American, Buy American"

04-10-2014, 03:03 PM	#19
profe56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chula Vista California Posts: 526	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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