Revitalizing a Jack

[residualboulders]

My old stock jack that is a beast to crank. Is there a way to lube that baby up to get it cranking smoothly again?

 

[IDave]

Absolutely. Phillips screwdriver, degreaser, wire brush. Grease her up again and you'll be good to go. 8)

 

[fsusteve]

Maybe a little liquid graphite on the moving parts, non-greasy when it dries.

 

[residualboulders]

thanks fellas

 

[Trevor]

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thanks fellas
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Let us know how it turns out. I'm thinking about doing the same with mine.

 

[IDave]

I cleaned up one that was rusted /crapped up pretty badly. Spray painted it yellow and it looks and works as good as new. Easy 1 job.

 

[cruiser_guy]

I'm looking at my jack, part number 03111-89101, from a '76 FJ55 and I don't see any screws, bolts or cotter pins that are holding this thing together. How did you get it apart ???. I've stripped and rebuilt an engine so I know how to handle tools but this looks like a sealed unit to me .

 

[IDave]

Hmm. Must be one of those newfangled modern ones.

 

[jodtan]

I soaked mine in used engine oil for a couple of days, and it work.