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[GMCnet] Hydraulic jack with built in jack stand [message #81042] Mon, 19 April 2010 09:10 Go to next message
Steven Ferguson is currently offline  Steven Ferguson   United States
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A fellow GMCer from Tucson liked my jack so much he found a source.
This by far the best jack/jack stand I own mostly because it forces
you to use the jack stand feature.
http://tinyurl.com/y5gvozw

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Re: [GMCnet] Hydraulic jack with built in jack stand [message #81044 is a reply to message #81042] Mon, 19 April 2010 09:23 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Steven Ferguson wrote on Mon, 19 April 2010 07:10

A fellow GMCer from Tucson liked my jack so much he found a source.
This by far the best jack/jack stand I own mostly because it forces
you to use the jack stand feature.
http://tinyurl.com/y5gvozw

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Steve Ferguson
'76 EII
Sierra Vista, AZ




Steve: do you know the minimium height of it. The lifting range is 11 to 21 inches, does that mean the height closed is 11 inches?


Rob Allen
former owner of '76 x-PB
Re: [GMCnet] Hydraulic jack with built in jack stand [message #81047 is a reply to message #81044] Mon, 19 April 2010 09:49 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Steven Ferguson is currently offline  Steven Ferguson   United States
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Rob,
I just went out in the shop and measured, 11" is correct.

On Mon, Apr 19, 2010 at 7:23 AM, Rob Allen <profmail@wildblue.net> wrote:
>
>
> Steven Ferguson wrote on Mon, 19 April 2010 07&#58;10
>> A fellow GMCer from Tucson liked my jack so much he found a source.
>> This by far the best jack/jack stand I own mostly because it forces
>> you to use the jack stand feature.
>> http://tinyurl.com/y5gvozw
>>
>> --
>> Steve Ferguson
>> '76 EII
>> Sierra Vista, AZ
>
>
> Steve: do you know the minimium height of it.  The lifting range is 11 to 21 inches, does that mean the height closed is 11 inches?
>
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Re: [GMCnet] Hydraulic jack with built in jack stand [message #81048 is a reply to message #81042] Mon, 19 April 2010 09:57 Go to previous messageGo to next message
USAussie is currently offline  USAussie   United States
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Steve,

Need some confirmation as to what the ad means when it states: 11 to 21
inches.

I assume that 11 inches is the height of the jack stand pad with the pinned
extension and ratcheted extension at minimum.

I assume that 21 inches is the height of the jack stand pad with the pinned
extension and ratcheted extension at maximum.

The ad does not say how far the jack ram will extend. Could you measure it
for us?

I tried to find this info on the Powerbuilt website but NADA!

I did find this website that had the jackstand for $5.00 less!

http://tinyurl.com/y3hq6cu

https://www.toolsmithonline.com/products.php?product=Powerbuilt%C2%AE-3-Ton-
All%252dIn%252dOne-Bottle-Jack%7B47%7DJack-Stand

Thanks,
Regards,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426

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Subject: [GMCnet] Hydraulic jack with built in jack stand

A fellow GMCer from Tucson liked my jack so much he found a source.
This by far the best jack/jack stand I own mostly because it forces
you to use the jack stand feature.
http://tinyurl.com/y5gvozw

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'76 EII
Sierra Vista, AZ
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www.bdub.net/ferguson/
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Re: [GMCnet] Hydraulic jack with built in jack stand [message #81052 is a reply to message #81048] Mon, 19 April 2010 10:46 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Steven Ferguson is currently offline  Steven Ferguson   United States
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Rob,
My jack extends to 17" total, in order to drop it to the highest
"locked" stage (where it essentially becomes a jack stand) you have to
release the hydraulic pressure and lower it to 16". Jack hydraulic
range is 11 - 17:, jack stand range is 11 - 16".
Handiest jack I own. This thing works perfect with either the 4
bag or Quadrabag setup. just raise the coach, slide the jackstand
under the outer lip next to the bogey casting, lower the coach and at
the lowest setting (11") it will hold the rear of the coach with all
four wheels off the ground. From there you can jack it up to any
height you want for service or work.

On Mon, Apr 19, 2010 at 7:57 AM, Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:
> Steve,
>
> Need some confirmation as to what the ad means when it states: 11 to 21
> inches.
>
> I assume that 11 inches is the height of the jack stand pad with the pinned
> extension and ratcheted extension at minimum.
>
> I assume that 21 inches is the height of the jack stand pad with the pinned
> extension and ratcheted extension at maximum.
>
> The ad does not say how far the jack ram will extend. Could you measure it
> for us?
>
> I tried to find this info on the Powerbuilt website but NADA!
>
> I did find this website that had the jackstand for $5.00 less!
>
> http://tinyurl.com/y3hq6cu
>
> https://www.toolsmithonline.com/products.php?product=Powerbuilt%C2%AE-3-Ton-
> All%252dIn%252dOne-Bottle-Jack%7B47%7DJack-Stand
>
> Thanks,
> Regards,
> Rob Mueller
> Sydney, Australia
> AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
> [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Steven Ferguson
> Sent: Tuesday, 20 April 2010 12:11 AM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: [GMCnet] Hydraulic jack with built in jack stand
>
> A fellow GMCer from Tucson liked my jack so much he found a source.
> This by far the best jack/jack stand I own mostly because it forces
> you to use the jack stand feature.
> http://tinyurl.com/y5gvozw
>
> --
> Steve Ferguson
> '76 EII
> Sierra Vista, AZ
> Urethane bushing source
> www.bdub.net/ferguson/
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Re: [GMCnet] Hydraulic jack with built in jack stand [message #81092 is a reply to message #81052] Mon, 19 April 2010 17:37 Go to previous messageGo to next message
USAussie is currently offline  USAussie   United States
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Steve,

Thanks!

We got one thing straight, the ram extends 6 inches.

Unfortunately I don't understand "My jack extends to 17" total"

The ad says the range is 11 inches to 21 inches.

Why the 4" difference?

Sorry to bother you with this again!

Regards,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426


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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Hydraulic jack with built in jack stand

Rob,
My jack extends to 17" total, in order to drop it to the highest
"locked" stage (where it essentially becomes a jack stand) you have to
release the hydraulic pressure and lower it to 16". Jack hydraulic
range is 11 - 17:, jack stand range is 11 - 16".
Handiest jack I own. This thing works perfect with either the 4
bag or Quadrabag setup. just raise the coach, slide the jackstand
under the outer lip next to the bogey casting, lower the coach and at
the lowest setting (11") it will hold the rear of the coach with all
four wheels off the ground. From there you can jack it up to any
height you want for service or work.

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'76 EII
Sierra Vista, AZ
Urethane bushing source
www.bdub.net/ferguson/
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Re: [GMCnet] Hydraulic jack with built in jack stand [message #81095 is a reply to message #81092] Mon, 19 April 2010 18:05 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Steven Ferguson is currently offline  Steven Ferguson   United States
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Maybe the one at TSC is longer. Doesn't look like it. Or, maybe, it
comes with a 2X4!

On Mon, Apr 19, 2010 at 3:37 PM, Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:
> Steve,
>
> Thanks!
>
> We got one thing straight, the ram extends 6 inches.
>
> Unfortunately I don't understand "My jack extends to 17" total"
>
> The ad says the range is 11 inches to 21 inches.
>
> Why the 4" difference?
>
> Sorry to bother you with this again!
>
> Regards,
> Rob Mueller
> Sydney, Australia
> AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
> [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Steven Ferguson
> Sent: Tuesday, 20 April 2010 1:46 AM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Hydraulic jack with built in jack stand
>
> Rob,
>  My jack extends to 17" total, in order to drop it to the highest
> "locked" stage (where it essentially becomes a jack stand) you have to
> release the hydraulic pressure and lower it to 16".    Jack hydraulic
> range is 11 - 17:,  jack stand range is 11 - 16".
>  Handiest jack I own.    This thing works perfect with either the 4
> bag or Quadrabag setup.  just raise the coach, slide the jackstand
> under the outer lip next to the bogey casting, lower the coach and at
> the lowest setting (11") it will hold the rear of the coach with all
> four wheels off the ground.  From there you can jack it up to any
> height you want for service or work.
>
> --
> Steve Ferguson
> '76 EII
> Sierra Vista, AZ
> Urethane bushing source
> www.bdub.net/ferguson/
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Re: [GMCnet] Hydraulic jack with built in jack stand [message #81112 is a reply to message #81048] Mon, 19 April 2010 19:23 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I have 2 of these exact same jacks, but I purchased them from our local
Costco for 10.99 each! Last fall.

There apparently was a big problem with the batch Costco sold as they had a
large number of them come back as defective. The defect was all the oil
would leak out on the floor when the jack was stored fully retracted with no
weight. The leak is from the lowering screw. One of mine does this, but
since I can't get a replacement from Costco, only a refund, I have decided
to live with the inconvenience. These jacks are just too handy as Steve has
stated. I haven't taken the time to try replacing the o-ring as the leak is
minimal and I just lay my jack on it's side so it doesn't leak.

I used my pair of jacks in combination with lots of wooden blocks and beams
to raise my coach high enough to roll the frame out from under it. The jacks
are much more stable than a bottle jack when at full height.

Thanks,
Les Burt
Montreal
1975 Eleganza II 26ft

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Re: [GMCnet] Hydraulic jack with built in jack stand [message #81118 is a reply to message #81112] Mon, 19 April 2010 20:03 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Les,

I have a number of bottle jacks that are REALLY old. I got them from the
Price Club (later became Costco) in San Diego.

I found that the seal between the lowering screw and the base is a thick
square o-ring which have dried out and leak.

Like you I store them laying down to stop the problem as I have never been
able to find any replacement parts.

Regards,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426

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Sent: Tuesday, 20 April 2010 10:24 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Hydraulic jack with built in jack stand

I have 2 of these exact same jacks, but I purchased them from our local
Costco for 10.99 each! Last fall.

There apparently was a big problem with the batch Costco sold as they had a
large number of them come back as defective. The defect was all the oil
would leak out on the floor when the jack was stored fully retracted with no
weight. The leak is from the lowering screw. One of mine does this, but
since I can't get a replacement from Costco, only a refund, I have decided
to live with the inconvenience. These jacks are just too handy as Steve has
stated. I haven't taken the time to try replacing the o-ring as the leak is
minimal and I just lay my jack on it's side so it doesn't leak.

I used my pair of jacks in combination with lots of wooden blocks and beams
to raise my coach high enough to roll the frame out from under it. The jacks
are much more stable than a bottle jack when at full height.

Thanks,
Les Burt
Montreal
1975 Eleganza II 26ft
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Re: [GMCnet] Hydraulic jack with built in jack stand [message #81180 is a reply to message #81118] Tue, 20 April 2010 08:42 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Nearly all Chinese hydraulic jacks and rams use that same square,
O-ring. It is impossible to get and I have gone through three rams on
my cherry picker because of it. I have tried numerous round O-rings
and they just won't work.

Now, if you have old bottle jacks that leak more than they're worth,
don't toss them. remove the inner cylinder with the threaded insert,
weld a plate on the bottom, and presto, you have a coach stabilizer
that works so well, you can actually raise the coach with just one
hand. These things are great if one of you likes to sleep late and
the other moves around the coach a lot. These little gizmos go a long
way in keeping the coach stable.
Here's pix:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=3414
Those little aluminum castings next to them are bogey slot adapters
made by Ragusa. Jim K should have them. The stabilizers will work
better with them.

On Mon, Apr 19, 2010 at 6:03 PM, Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:
> Les,
>
> I have a number of bottle jacks that are REALLY old. I got them from the
> Price Club (later became Costco) in San Diego.
>
> I found that the seal between the lowering screw and the base is a thick
> square o-ring which have dried out and leak.
>
> Like you I store them laying down to stop the problem as I have never been
> able to find any replacement parts.
>
> Regards,
> Rob Mueller
> Sydney, Australia
> AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
> [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Les Burt
> Sent: Tuesday, 20 April 2010 10:24 AM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Hydraulic jack with built in jack stand
>
> I have 2 of these exact same jacks, but I purchased them from our local
> Costco for 10.99 each! Last fall.
>
> There apparently was a big problem with the batch Costco sold as they had a
> large number of them come back as defective. The defect was all the oil
> would leak out on the floor when the jack was stored fully retracted with no
> weight. The leak is from the lowering screw. One of mine does this, but
> since I can't get a replacement from Costco, only a refund, I have decided
> to live with the inconvenience. These jacks are just too handy as Steve has
> stated. I haven't taken the time to try replacing the o-ring as the leak is
> minimal and I just lay my jack on it's side so it doesn't leak.
>
> I used my pair of jacks in combination with lots of wooden blocks and beams
> to raise my coach high enough to roll the frame out from under it. The jacks
> are much more stable than a bottle jack when at full height.
>
> Thanks,
> Les Burt
> Montreal
> 1975 Eleganza II 26ft
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Re: [GMCnet] Hydraulic jack with built in jack stand [message #81185 is a reply to message #81180] Tue, 20 April 2010 09:39 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Steven Ferguson wrote on Tue, 20 April 2010 08:42

Nearly all Chinese hydraulic jacks and rams use that same square,
O-ring. It is impossible to get and I have gone through three rams on
my cherry picker because of it. I have tried numerous round O-rings
and they just won't work.

Steve Ferguson
'76 EII
Sierra Vista, AZ
Urethane bushing source
www.bdub.net/ferguson/





The reason the square rings fail to seal is because they need a backup ring on each side of the square ring to prevent torsional and directional squirming during the travel of the ram. Sometimes a small O-ring is enough to help this, but generally that will fail in time. The better choice is the nylon back-up ring.

The better choice would be the X style of square ring, as they have twice the surface contacts, and will tolerate a little more of the squirming.

These should be available from Parker.

Bob Drewes in SESD


Re: [GMCnet] Hydraulic jack with built in jack stand [message #81187 is a reply to message #81185] Tue, 20 April 2010 09:53 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Thanks Bob,
I've kept the old rams. I still don't care much for Chinese
hydraulics though. I have a very old Heim Warner 4 ton, dual cyl.,
chassis jack and it is on it's 20th (est) year of faithful service.
It is very hard to find a good hydraulic jack anymore.

On Tue, Apr 20, 2010 at 7:39 AM, Bob Drewes <bmdrewes@iw.net> wrote:
>
>
> Steven Ferguson wrote on Tue, 20 April 2010 08&#58;42
>> Nearly all Chinese hydraulic jacks and rams use that same square,
>> O-ring.  It is impossible to get and I have gone through three rams on
>> my cherry picker because of it.  I have tried numerous round O-rings
>> and they just won't work.
>>
>> Steve Ferguson
>> '76 EII
>> Sierra Vista, AZ
>> Urethane bushing source
>> www.bdub.net/ferguson/
>
>
> The reason the square rings fail to seal is because they need a backup ring on each side of the square ring to prevent torsional and directional squirming during the travel of the ram. Sometimes a small O-ring is enough to help this, but generally that will fail in time. The better choice is the nylon back-up ring.
>
> The better choice would be the X style of square ring, as they have twice the surface contacts, and will tolerate a little more of the squirming.
>
> These should be available from Parker.
>
> Bob Drewes in SESD
>
>
>
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Re: [GMCnet] Hydraulic jack with built in jack stand [message #81189 is a reply to message #81180] Tue, 20 April 2010 09:58 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Verrrry clever. Glenn Giere

On Tue, Apr 20, 2010 at 6:42 AM, Steven Ferguson <botiemad11@gmail.com>wrote:

> Nearly all Chinese hydraulic jacks and rams use that same square,
> O-ring. It is impossible to get and I have gone through three rams on
> my cherry picker because of it. I have tried numerous round O-rings
> and they just won't work.
>
> Now, if you have old bottle jacks that leak more than they're worth,
> don't toss them. remove the inner cylinder with the threaded insert,
> weld a plate on the bottom, and presto, you have a coach stabilizer
> that works so well, you can actually raise the coach with just one
> hand. These things are great if one of you likes to sleep late and
> the other moves around the coach a lot. These little gizmos go a long
> way in keeping the coach stable.
> Here's pix:
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=3414
> Those little aluminum castings next to them are bogey slot adapters
> made by Ragusa. Jim K should have them. The stabilizers will work
> better with them.
>
> On Mon, Apr 19, 2010 at 6:03 PM, Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au>
> wrote:
> > Les,
> >
> > I have a number of bottle jacks that are REALLY old. I got them from the
> > Price Club (later became Costco) in San Diego.
> >
> > I found that the seal between the lowering screw and the base is a thick
> > square o-ring which have dried out and leak.
> >
> > Like you I store them laying down to stop the problem as I have never
> been
> > able to find any replacement parts.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Rob Mueller
> > Sydney, Australia
> > AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> > USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
> > [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Les Burt
> > Sent: Tuesday, 20 April 2010 10:24 AM
> > To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> > Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Hydraulic jack with built in jack stand
> >
> > I have 2 of these exact same jacks, but I purchased them from our local
> > Costco for 10.99 each! Last fall.
> >
> > There apparently was a big problem with the batch Costco sold as they had
> a
> > large number of them come back as defective. The defect was all the oil
> > would leak out on the floor when the jack was stored fully retracted with
> no
> > weight. The leak is from the lowering screw. One of mine does this, but
> > since I can't get a replacement from Costco, only a refund, I have
> decided
> > to live with the inconvenience. These jacks are just too handy as Steve
> has
> > stated. I haven't taken the time to try replacing the o-ring as the leak
> is
> > minimal and I just lay my jack on it's side so it doesn't leak.
> >
> > I used my pair of jacks in combination with lots of wooden blocks and
> beams
> > to raise my coach high enough to roll the frame out from under it. The
> jacks
> > are much more stable than a bottle jack when at full height.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Les Burt
> > Montreal
> > 1975 Eleganza II 26ft
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Re: [GMCnet] Hydraulic jack with built in jack stand [message #81198 is a reply to message #81185] Tue, 20 April 2010 10:38 Go to previous messageGo to next message
George Zhookoff is currently offline  George Zhookoff   United States
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Gosh, If either of you guys find what's required let me know. I have
several jacks that leak at that valve and would like to fix them.
Thanks
George Zhookoff
78 EL II
Atlanta



Steven Ferguson wrote on Tue, 20 April 2010 08&#58;42
> Nearly all Chinese hydraulic jacks and rams use that same square,
> O-ring. It is impossible to get and I have gone through three rams on
> my cherry picker because of it. I have tried numerous round O-rings
> and they just won't work.
>
> Steve Ferguson


The better choice would be the X style of square ring, as they have
twice the surface contacts, and will tolerate a little more of the
squirming.

These should be available from Parker.

Bob Drewes in SESD



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Re: [GMCnet] Hydraulic jack with built in jack stand [message #81212 is a reply to message #81180] Tue, 20 April 2010 13:39 Go to previous messageGo to next message
emerystora is currently offline  emerystora   United States
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On Apr 20, 2010, at 7:42 AM, Steven Ferguson wrote:

> Nearly all Chinese hydraulic jacks and rams use that same square,
> O-ring. It is impossible to get and I have gone through three rams on
> my cherry picker because of it. I have tried numerous round O-rings
> and they just won't work.
>
Steve
They are not impossible to get.
I have gotten parts from

http://www.blackhawkparts.com/

The last time I needed a square o-ring for a jack I was repairing I
emailed them and got this reply:

> THANKS FOR YOUR EMAIL INQUIRY. THE SQUARE QUAD RING FOR THE 8 TON
> WALKER HAND JACK IS P/N 226747 WHICH SELLS FOR $2.48. THIS PART
> ISN'T LISTED ON OUR WEBSITE, BUT CAN BE ADDED TO YOUR ORDER IN THE
> "REMARKS" SECTION ON THE SHOPPING CART CHECKOUT PAGE.
>
> Regards,
> BlackhawkParts - Sales Dept.
> (423) 622-8282 Fax 629-0125
> Repair kits and parts for ALL major brands and models of hydraulic
> jacks and Porto-Powers. Inquire at blackhawkparts@hotmail.com
> Revisit our website again atwww.blackhawkparts.com.


However, with the low cost of jacks at Harbor Freight and other places
it might be cheaper to just buy one rather than the parts to repairs
an old one.
I checked for parts for an old Walker floor jack I had and it was
about $30 for a parts kit and I still would have a jack with worn out
wheel bearings, etc. and I would have the labor to fix it

Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Santa Fe, NM


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Re: [GMCnet] Hydraulic jack with built in jack stand [message #81214 is a reply to message #81212] Tue, 20 April 2010 13:55 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Don A is currently offline  Don A   United States
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Yes Emery

But a Walker vs a Harbor Freight!!!!


Don Adams Dallas, TX
'76 26' Glenbrook, '90 Sidekick
rebuilt by R Archer, powered by J Bounds, Koba
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Re: [GMCnet] Hydraulic jack with built in jack stand [message #81218 is a reply to message #81212] Tue, 20 April 2010 15:10 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Steven Ferguson is currently offline  Steven Ferguson   United States
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It is!
That's why I'm on my third ram.
Blackhawk has great jacks and everything they make is rebuildable.
They are very expensive though so I'm betting that most of their heavy
sales are for industrial purposes vice the shade tree guys like us.
Thanks Emory.

On Tue, Apr 20, 2010 at 11:39 AM, Emery Stora <emerystora@mac.com> wrote:
>
> On Apr 20, 2010, at 7:42 AM, Steven Ferguson wrote:
>
>> Nearly all Chinese hydraulic jacks and rams use that same square,
>> O-ring.  It is impossible to get and I have gone through three rams on
>> my cherry picker because of it.  I have tried numerous round O-rings
>> and they just won't work.
>>
> Steve
> They are not impossible to get.
> I have gotten parts from
>
> http://www.blackhawkparts.com/
>
> The last time I needed a square o-ring for a jack I was repairing I
> emailed them and got this reply:
>
>> THANKS FOR YOUR EMAIL INQUIRY. THE SQUARE QUAD RING FOR THE 8 TON
>> WALKER HAND JACK IS P/N 226747 WHICH SELLS FOR $2.48. THIS PART
>> ISN'T LISTED ON OUR WEBSITE, BUT CAN BE ADDED TO YOUR ORDER IN THE
>> "REMARKS" SECTION ON THE SHOPPING CART CHECKOUT PAGE.
>>
>> Regards,
>> BlackhawkParts - Sales Dept.
>> (423) 622-8282    Fax 629-0125
>> Repair kits and parts for ALL major brands and models of hydraulic
>> jacks and Porto-Powers. Inquire at blackhawkparts@hotmail.com
>> Revisit our website again atwww.blackhawkparts.com.
>
>
> However, with the low cost of jacks at Harbor Freight and other places
> it might be cheaper to just buy one rather than the parts to repairs
> an old one.
> I checked for parts for an old Walker floor jack I had and it was
> about $30 for a parts kit and I still would have a jack with worn out
> wheel bearings, etc. and I would have the labor to fix it
>
> Emery Stora
> 77 Kingsley
> Santa Fe, NM
>
>
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Re: [GMCnet] Hydraulic jack with built in jack stand [message #81253 is a reply to message #81185] Tue, 20 April 2010 19:52 Go to previous messageGo to next message
USAussie is currently offline  USAussie   United States
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Steve,

Maybe this mob will have the square cut rings for the lowering valve on the
cheap Chinese jacks?

Wanna give them a call?

http://www.epm.com/square_info.htm

http://www.epm.com/oring_inch_chart.htm

Regards,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426

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Regards, Rob M. (USAussie) The Pedantic Mechanic Sydney, Australia '75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428 '75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
Re: [GMCnet] Hydraulic jack with built in jack stand [message #81271 is a reply to message #81253] Tue, 20 April 2010 22:49 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Steven Ferguson is currently offline  Steven Ferguson   United States
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Nah,
I'm ok with what I have. I have so many projects right now I'm
afraid to get up in the morning. But thanks though.

On Tue, Apr 20, 2010 at 5:52 PM, Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:
> Steve,
>
> Maybe this mob will have the square cut rings for the lowering valve on the
> cheap Chinese jacks?
>
> Wanna give them a call?
>
> http://www.epm.com/square_info.htm
>
> http://www.epm.com/oring_inch_chart.htm
>
> Regards,
> Rob Mueller
> Sydney, Australia
> AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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Re: [GMCnet] Hydraulic jack with built in jack stand [message #81759 is a reply to message #81095] Sat, 24 April 2010 13:08 Go to previous message
Steven Ferguson is currently offline  Steven Ferguson   United States
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Rob,
I was wrong. The actual insert for the jack allows it to be extended
and additional 4 inches so what you read on the TSC site was correct.
Just got two new ones and noticed this when I assembled them.
Sorry about the misinfo.

On Mon, Apr 19, 2010 at 4:05 PM, Steven Ferguson <botiemad11@gmail.com> wrote:
> Maybe the one at TSC is longer.  Doesn't look like it.  Or, maybe, it
> comes with a 2X4!
>
> On Mon, Apr 19, 2010 at 3:37 PM, Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:
>> Steve,
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> We got one thing straight, the ram extends 6 inches.
>>
>> Unfortunately I don't understand "My jack extends to 17" total"
>>
>> The ad says the range is 11 inches to 21 inches.
>>
>> Why the 4" difference?
>>
>> Sorry to bother you with this again!
>>
>> Regards,
>> Rob Mueller
>> Sydney, Australia
>> AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
>> USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
>> [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Steven Ferguson
>> Sent: Tuesday, 20 April 2010 1:46 AM
>> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Hydraulic jack with built in jack stand
>>
>> Rob,
>>  My jack extends to 17" total, in order to drop it to the highest
>> "locked" stage (where it essentially becomes a jack stand) you have to
>> release the hydraulic pressure and lower it to 16".    Jack hydraulic
>> range is 11 - 17:,  jack stand range is 11 - 16".
>>  Handiest jack I own.    This thing works perfect with either the 4
>> bag or Quadrabag setup.  just raise the coach, slide the jackstand
>> under the outer lip next to the bogey casting, lower the coach and at
>> the lowest setting (11") it will hold the rear of the coach with all
>> four wheels off the ground.  From there you can jack it up to any
>> height you want for service or work.
>>
>> --
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>> '76 EII
>> Sierra Vista, AZ
>> Urethane bushing source
>> www.bdub.net/ferguson/
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