| Subject: | Re: Floor Jack fix maybe |
| From: | Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM> |
| Date: | Fri, 3 May 2024 09:30:47 -0400 |
Good to know. Thanks!
Stephen
Mobile
> On May 3, 2024, at 7:57 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> Hi folks,
>
> Earlier I reported a fairly new Harper Freight floor jack failed. I was looking for a different jack.
>
> In the end I decided to get the same jack to keep using the spreader.
>
> I purchased the new jack but before opening it I decided to google fixing a HF jack.
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> I found a few videos that discussed opening the bleeder valves and with jack in drop position pump handle 10 or so times.
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> These screws are labeled don’t touch.
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> As jack was dead what was the harm?
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> I opened the bleeder screws, actually removed them. I pumped handle and it returned slowly to normal behavior. I replaced the screws and tested the jack by raising the front of my van.
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> Three hours later it was still up and had not dropped.
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> I’m calling that good and returning the unopened jack to HF.
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> I’ve learned how to bleed a floor jack and been reminded to never trust the jack and get the jack stands in place ASAP.
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>
> I wanted to post the solution in case this helps others on this list.
>
> Eric Caron
>
> In the meantime