Floor Jack Release Valve Repair

I recently refurbished this old hein werner transmission jack.

Floor jack release valve repair.

If left unclosed the release valve will leak oil. I disassembled the jack drained the oil and cleaned. When the fluid leaks from the floor jack there is a chance that some wreckages remain in the fluid set the drain pan and drain out all the fluid from the. If the jack does not lift the load or begins to lower after it s lifted check the tightness of the release valve.

New seats cut in and lapped. A ll valve seats machined new in base. Storing a jack an idle jack should be put away with its ram fully collapsed so it s protected from rusting and its release valve closed so it can t leak. The floor jack still slowly lowered after adding oil so the next step is to check the release valves.

Pump cylinder is honed and lapped. Amazon the amazon logo amazonsupply and the. Pump the handle to extend the ram and lift the saddle. The 4 mounting bolt base threads chased.

Close the release valve of the floor jack by turning the handle clockwise after the saddle has been placed properly. The valve was the coolest part of the project. Email us 562 596 5477 sales help. Not enough room here to list all.

The seal around this jack s release valve stem is only as effective as it needs to be which is to say not very. Purge the hein werner floor jack by opening the release valve and pumping vigorously several times. Close the valve and pump the jack to its maximum height. Reservoir tube ends resurfaced.

Lower the jack by opening the exhaust valve. If this happens then it is best to refer to your user manual or better yet this is the right time to seek help from hydraulic jack manufacturer experts. We also sell metric and standard seals. Units are full of oil and ready for service when returned.

Just to reiterate the purpose of the overload safety valve is when in the event that your jack reaches its psi limit the hydraulic jack will stop from lifting. Once you have removed the valve screw stand the floor jack on it is end such that the screw is pointing towards the ceiling then fix the jack with clamps so that it does move from its place. Lazzar s hcrc is a leading supplier of repair parts and seal kits for floor jacks air hydraulic pumps hand pumps and rams.