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Apr 7, 2006 | 06:50 PM

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Roadster71

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Engine Hoist, Stupid question

What's the correct way to add hydraulic fluid to the cylinder.
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Apr 7, 2006 | 07:33 PM

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JoeRags

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if it needs fluid, im assuming it has a leak....

not sure either way..

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Apr 7, 2006 | 08:34 PM

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mine has a little screw on the side and I pour fluid in it.

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Apr 7, 2006 | 08:43 PM

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mine also, but I've never had to yet

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Apr 7, 2006 | 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Roadster71

What's the correct way to add hydraulic fluid to the cylinder.
Thanks

If it needs refill because of a leak, please tear it down and fix the plunger cups. IT WILL FAIL AND BREAK SOMETHING....MAYBE YOU

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Apr 7, 2006 | 09:56 PM

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mine has a little screw on the side and I pour fluid in it.

At the base or up along the cylinder housing? When do you know if its full?

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Apr 8, 2006 | 12:03 PM

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I believe you have to fill it when it is fully retracted.and add as much as it will take, but I would also strongly suggest that you repair any leaks or any bad seals first.
Later,
Sly

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Apr 8, 2006 | 12:32 PM

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Basicly what happened is the cylinder was stored upside down and some fluid leaked out around the shaft. The jack still works fine but I want to top it off.

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