If Floor Jack Leaks Do This! 

Hey Thanks! I have the Torin 3.5 ton jack…same set up… leaking in the same spot. Everything was so tight that I worried I would break or strip something. After watching your video, I felt better about smacking my tools with a mallet!My seal looked pristine, so I just cleaned everything up real good and put it back together. All fixed! Thanks a million! The only thing I would add is, when you pull the innards out, note how many turns it takes to unscrew them. So when you screw the innards back together, don’t screw them together tight, leave some room for travel so you can open and close the valve. I made that mistake and it took me a few times taking it apart to realize my mistake. (Hopefully that makes sense).

As a bonafide handyman myself, what you did looks good to me! Thanks!

The purge or bleed it.just lift it a couple times open the plug where you add oil.. also don't forget to put grease on the o.ring for lubrication when assembly.....good video man

Love your "safety shoes." They will definitly not get filled with sand! lol Thanks for the vid

i love craftsman so a pleasure to see how to maintain & keep them going. thanks

This video helped a lot. My Craftsman jack's handle got stuck and wouldn't turn. I disassembled it and took out the center part. Then I use two wrenches to separate the center part into two pieces. Then put it back as shown in the video and everything worked again.

Not bad!!! Thank you for sharing this, it'll help a lot in my attempt fixing/reconditioning my little 2.5-tin floorjack! So far i have an issue with a jack ,sitting in my pals backyard for ~1+ years. When i pull out that plug with its inside sliding pumper-cylinder , I'll know more ,and how to proceed.. Thanks again big time! Carl NY September 6,2023

Excellent video, Fantastic Flip Flops. Thanks for posting the o-ring details.

This guy remembers me the good ideas. Thanks man!

Damn, shame you didn't include the air purge and oil refill.

I got the SAME EXACT Jack (with the same jack stands) and the same Problem! I also got it at Sears like 13 years ago. Thanks for the video 👍🏼👍🏼

ace hardware has metric O rings 20mm x 15mm x 2.5mm and matched up for mine.

Thank you for the video! Just what fixed my jack

I have the same jack in the UK, in fact two of them, one made by Halfords and one made by SGS Engineering. I believe it is a common worldwide patent for a 3 ton trolley / floor jack design, and therefore many manufacturers use the same blueprint. This one in the video (the USA version by Craftsmen) is 100% identical to both my 3 ton floor jacks. The SGS version I have has better seals to the Halfords version however, and is assembled in the UK instead of in a Chinese factory commissioned to produce such equipment for Halfords, and therein lies the ONLY differences between them as far as I can tell.

Perfect! just the video I was looking for👍

Never install seals dry .

outstanding video and presentation.

Solved my problem. Thanks

Excellent video.

Thanks for the great video. Can you do one of the bleeding purging filling process? Thanks.

Thank man saved me from buying a new jack lol mine was already new an blew this seal out after 5 uses

does it need a little hydraulic fluid refill?

At 3:06, I would grease that o-ring, the channel and the shaft that turns, use a moly grease. That is a huge wear part, constantly being twisted. You want it well lubed to last a long time.

Great web content! It looks very professional! Maintain the helpful job!

They're probably metric O-rings. Harbor Freight has a complete set for around 10 bucks. Thanks for the helpful video.

Gracias primo. Tu video me ayudó. Mucho. Buen dia

Hey jimmy, could you tell me what is in the first 3 holes, starting with left?

Im glad i am not the only one who works on stuff in the garage with sandals on 😂😂😂

That valve requires a bit of adjustment when you place back in, and is a bit tricky. There's a small steel ball beneath it. Thanks for the useful vid!

My jack floor is leaking but I couldn’t find the leak. I fill it up and bleed. It work great but it leak whenever just siting in the garage.

“Buying o rings for your craftsman jack at Home Depot because sears doesn’t exhist anymore”

Thanks sir

Thanks for posting, my jack need a seal

The trouble is, that O-Rings are meant to be used in static applications only, whereas seals are meant for this type of application. They cheap out in their production.

I have that same jack. Can you replace the gears on that jack?

But like how do you purge this exact jack?

My diverter valve is working on a bench test, but not when it's on the car. I'm trying to find some information on testing the connector plug, and what triggers it to open, like maybe a fuse or something, farther back into the system. Any help will be appreciated.

Thanx!

How many balls coming and how to repaire please inform

Before you did all those that thing go All the way up and down?

Amigo qual o site que posso encontrar os reparos ??

Bro i have the same floor jack from JBM manufacturer, and i can't make it to go up or even turn the relief mechanism. Do you guys think it is due to oil lack? I checked it and oil does not cover inner piston

How long have you had your craftsman floor jack?

Hi, have the same type of jack, just wondering if you know how i can fix the fast release of the jack. It doesnt release slowly

What size adjustable wrench is that?

How do you lock and unlock the gears?

I've owned 2 new craftsman jacks and they all leak. I'll never buy one again, but I'll try to fix it in regards, thanks.

How's the o ring holding up?

Do I have to refill this at some point? Mine won't go down.

I’m glad you did this wearing flip flops and sweat pants 👌👌, I do this all the time ..

manufacturer suggestion "Throw it away and give us another $50". Most likely lol

Nice video. What if my gears won't lock??? I keep twisting to tighten for lifting but keeps going

I have the exact jack can you give me the model number so i can order a rebuild kit

Mine wont turn to tighting or losing I need assistance?

Thanks for the video. But for the love of Granola why would you EVER do this job in flip-flops?!?!

are flip flops part of tools required?

You have to use o-rings specially for jacks.

Good👍

BRO put shoes on! Lmfao

Und wo füllt man das öl nach?

Thank you. Shoes bro

Mine leaked at the plunger , next to that , i spent 60 bucks on seal kit from lazzars hcrcnow and it was the wrong one , apparently theres a old model and new model ..oops .i guess im just gonna go buy a new one , im not one much for sending stuff back , kinda pisses me off ..but thats my world

Aren't you the guy from 1Road? Lol

if it is a craftsman ...it can't be replaced by their warranty?.....like the wrenches or any other tool.

Dude sounds just like Jimmy from 1Road.

If you sit them on a table on their sides you can see if they are the same size.

EVERYTHING LOOKS GREAT EXCEPT THE PURGING U NEVER SHOWED HOW...IM STILL WAITING FOR THAT PART..THE WHOLE VIDEO IS USELESS IF UR MISSING ONE PROCESS.🤔🤨

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bt wat if it lEx thrU the pressure release plug, is there N Oring for that hobgoblN?, & if so & U unscrU it 2 get to that Oring.. does all the fluid pOr oOt?🧐

I have the same jack. But when i attempted the air purging procedures, the jack wouldn't raise up. Also, on the step of rotating the handle, i couldn't rotate the handle. The gears lock up. Is this a defect or easily repairable?

Go do you put oil in a floor jack? It will not pump up.

Cost

I have had 5 hydraulic "trolly" jacks over the decades. From a 3000 to 10,000 pounds lifting capacity. Oh, and another 12 ton (24,000lb) "bottle" jack(purchased at HF for ~$12). In 1989, I purchased a Sears 3ton "trolly" jack, fir $89. It is identical to what you have in this video (except it's painted gray). They all work great. The "cheese-est" two are the type that you find at low-priced /quality chain automotive parts stores. Those two have smaller wheels and casters and the frames are narrow. They leaked from the very first day, but worked. The "professional" jacks, that I purchased a few years later, have beefier frames, wheels and casters. At my father's automobile repair business, are "tradesmen" quality jacks, made by Hein-Warner. They cost a fortune, are large, and heavy. They are rarely used: there are 11 lifts. Two "post" lifts are outside. They are for lifting Winnebagos and commercial trucks. Those commercial trucks (big rigs) and RVs have huge brakes(huge everything). Still the brakes wear out and require inspections. Who wants their brakes to fail, when yir coming down a mountain, with a speedboat on the back (or a heavy load). What is important and distinguishable difference between a $19 jack and a $100 jack is: size, lifting capacity, and widely spread frames and wheels. When you lift a vehicle, they are less likely to tip over.

Dude how many channels do you have lmfao

You. Never work on anything in flip flops, nice way to lose a toe or if the Jack falls , break your foot.

Flip floos😂😂😂

No way man! That big bolt actually goes out with the little bolt that goes to the cog? I was coming up with all sorts of theories on how it comes out. I broke one of my tools and stupidly sawed off the little bolt that goes to the cog. I torque the big nut with all my strength but couldn't get it out. I left the jack out in the rain, maybe in welded in a bit?

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1 Q ? Hello 😊 My jacks , if I leave it under the load , in about 1 hour it goes down about 1inch , it does not leak any fluid , what can it be wrong 😫😟😬 ? 2 of them are 4 tons & the other is 2 tons Xmas 21 ✟✟✟ , H N Year 22 🎉🎈🎂 👍

i have a 1938 carjack and its leaking what do I do?

Your fingernails are too clean. Work on it 🤣🙌

Why bother wearing flip-flops. Why not just work in bare feet? Doesn't sound like The General Expert is a General when it comes to safety!