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RE: [oletrucks] hydrallic ram

To: Tom Burt <tburt@hirose.com>
Subject: RE: [oletrucks] hydrallic ram
From: jls <jls@sessio.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Aug 1999 16:16:14 -0700 (PDT)
It is from Harbor Freight I've had it for 15 years.  All my friends and
their brothers/sisters/mothers/uncles and ... have used it over the years.
It's been a great tool and still worked just not to full extension until I
went to add fluid.  I'd hate to toss it without giving it a chance to
work.

On Mon, 23 Aug 1999, Tom Burt wrote:

> If it's from Harbor Freight...dumpster.
> 
> Tom B. '57 Stepside 3200
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: jls [SMTP:jls@sessio.com]
> Sent: Monday, August 23, 1999 3:47 PM
> To:   oletrucks@autox.team.net
> Cc:   JLS
> Subject:      [oletrucks] hydrallic ram
> 
> Does anyone know the proper way to add fluid and beed a hydrallic
> ram/jack.  The ram is from an engine hoist.  I believe it is rated at 8
> tons.
> 
> The ram/jack I have only has one removable bolt at the bottom.  The one
> you use to lower the hoist.  Unfortunately in my unskilled  attempt to add
> fluid I got a bunch of air into the system.  Now the jack no longer works.
> How do I bleed the air from the jack?  
> 
> Looks like the pump can be taken apart and the top of the cylinder may
> come off with some persuasion.  I don't want to take it apart any more
> than I need to.  I'm certain the ram is still good.  I just need to get
> rid of the air.
> 
> I appreciate your help.
> 
> Thanks,
> -JLS
> 
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> 
> 

Thanks,
-JLS

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