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qksilver · 08-28-2010, 08:55 PM

Yes, it is a harbor freight hoist. Was using it the other day and released the ram so it would go down and all of a sudden it shot oil out of the hole about 3/4 of the way up.

How do i refill it, much oil or to what level and the ram extended or retracted/
Put a plug in the hole? i was pulling a cab with it and i think the pillar scrapped the plug out. i was doing myself and it wasn't pretty so i am not sure what happened.

trying save buying a new ram if possible.......plus while I am at it, where to get rebuild kits for floor jacks.

Thanks for the time and advice,
Steve

crushermechanic · 08-28-2010, 09:23 PM

that plug is a fill/vent hole. fill it to the bottom of that hole with the ram all the way down. it should have a rubber plug that goes in it.

qksilver · 08-28-2010, 09:28 PM

thanks, it was what i thought but .....wasn't sure. Forgot to ask, what kind of oil?
Thanks,
Steve

cdowns · 08-29-2010, 01:08 AM

hydraulic jack oil

qksilver · 08-29-2010, 06:35 PM

lol. Thanks

08-28-2010, 08:55 PM	#1
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	engine hoist hydrolic ram questions Yes, it is a harbor freight hoist. Was using it the other day and released the ram so it would go down and all of a sudden it shot oil out of the hole about 3/4 of the way up. How do i refill it, much oil or to what level and the ram extended or retracted/ Put a plug in the hole? i was pulling a cab with it and i think the pillar scrapped the plug out. i was doing myself and it wasn't pretty so i am not sure what happened. trying save buying a new ram if possible.......plus while I am at it, where to get rebuild kits for floor jacks. Thanks for the time and advice, Steve

08-28-2010, 09:23 PM	#2
crushermechanic Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Walton Beach, Fl Posts: 357	Re: engine hoist hydrolic ram questions that plug is a fill/vent hole. fill it to the bottom of that hole with the ram all the way down. it should have a rubber plug that goes in it.

08-28-2010, 09:28 PM	#3
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: engine hoist hydrolic ram questions thanks, it was what i thought but .....wasn't sure. Forgot to ask, what kind of oil? Thanks, Steve Last edited by qksilver; 08-28-2010 at 09:29 PM. Reason: spelling

08-29-2010, 01:08 AM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: engine hoist hydrolic ram questions hydraulic jack oil __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-29-2010, 06:35 PM	#5
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: engine hoist hydrolic ram questions lol. Thanks



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