Wuttin

Folks,

I have a 3-ton Craftsman floor jack that lifts well. However, it will slowly lower over a few minutes if I don't get my stands in place and bring it down by hand. The handle is turned fully clockwise. I read the instructions and can't find any adjustment or troubleshooting suggestions. Any thoughts on how to get it to lock in place until I'm ready for it to come down?

Thanks, Steve

70BBvert

Had a similar problem with one a few years ago. No adjustments, either replace the piston or the entire jack. Was cheaper to buy a new one

Jim

moosie982

Sounds like its low on fluid, look for where to fill it, usually by where the handle connects to the body, fill it with the jack collapsed with a hydraulic oil, I use an old squirt can, but if you are the least bit unsure I'd take it to someplace that fix's them, I wouldnt mess with it if I didnt have confidence in my abilities. New ones are pretty reasonable nowadays. If its leaking it needs to be fixed. Good luck and be careful,,,Peace,,, Moosie

Mikes*Corvettes

Sounds like the seals on the pump are shot.

Ganey

Similar problem w/ another jack- replaced an o-ring to fix.

SoCalErv

Get rid of this piece of junk before you get hurt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wuttin

I'll check and see if it's warranted...I haven't had it for more than 18 months. Think this falls under the Craftsman lifetime replacement warranty?

If not, what's a good brand to go for?

Thanks to all

noonie

Oring(s)/seals in the cylinder itself

72LS1Vette

It sounds like the same jack that I was given for Chrismas. I think the warranty is 1 year but I'll check when I get home tonight. If you don't have the parts list let me know the model number and if it's the same as mine I can copy the list and fax it to you.



Rick B.

iveym5

I just went through the same thing. 4 ton Craftsman black and yellow floor jack that started leaking hydraulic fluid after 2 years. Thought about fixing the seal but realized that it would be easier to pick up a new one for $99! Unfortunately they are all made in China now. That makes them cheap (inexpensive) but also cheap (crappy).

brdd

Get rid of that jack and get one like this:

rudolph schenker

FB#1

Jims79

Sears isn't the old Sears. To get a replacement you need the original receipt. Who the f*$k keeps receipts for garage tools? You can try. I agree w/the other members don't use it, get rid or replace it now.

markdtn

Hard to find anybody to work on them.

427SIXPACK

I SECOND THIS MOTION !!!

68/70Vette

The story I heard was that people were buying used Sears Craftsman tools at swap meets/garage sales, then purposefully breaking the tool, and then taking it back to Sears for a free replacement new tool. That's probably now why they want a receipt. Agree with you about the keeping receipts comments. I'm luck if I can find the receipt after any purchase.

It only takes a few varmits to make life more difficult for all the good guys.

Wuttin

I have the receipt but it's out of warranty by a few months. Certainly worth a try, but I'll probably just replace it and let my son use this one for pretend moon launches

VettePower

Does this rig have some kind of locks once you raise it up? Without locks, I would be pretty scared to get under it.

1Z87L8

Steve,
call Crestons on Flock road.
get a price to repair , it may be a lot cheaper than you think.