Jump to content

What Jacks do you Reccommend?


MBDiagMan

Recommended Posts

7 hours ago, CMMPilot said:

Robert,

I am interested in fabricating a set of these as you did. I like the design and think it looks solid.  Please send me the CAD and cut sheet. 

 

I can send you my e-mail if it's easier.  Thanks, Chris

Here ya go

 

Mooney Wing Jacks.pdf

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 6 months later...

Hello all,

I wanted to ask for pireps on harbor freight long-ram bottle jacks.  I thought of using them to replace the jacks in the aircraft jacks that were handed down by my friend who owns a Debonair.  I'll re-use the base and support structure.  Unfortunately they started creeping down, like 1" over 24 hrs.  That's not too bad if you're doing a gear swing or replacing tires, but unacceptable for me. 

Yes yes, harbor freight is chinese stuff, but honestly; what isn't made-in-china nowadays?  Do you have any pireps on those jacks?  Do they work fine?  Do they creep down?  

Thanks.

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

2 hours ago, FlyingDude said:

Hello all,

I wanted to ask for pireps on harbor freight long-ram bottle jacks.  I thought of using them to replace the jacks in the aircraft jacks that were handed down by my friend who owns a Debonair.  I'll re-use the base and support structure.  Unfortunately they started creeping down, like 1" over 24 hrs.  That's not too bad if you're doing a gear swing or replacing tires, but unacceptable for me. 

Yes yes, harbor freight is chinese stuff, but honestly; what isn't made-in-china nowadays?  Do you have any pireps on those jacks?  Do they work fine?  Do they creep down?  

Thanks.

 

Try pumping until the rams are fully extended and then pump an additional 10 to 20 times with the ram against the stop. Jacks that sit dormant for months on end often leak down. I do not know why driving fluid through them with the ram fully extended sometimes solves the issue but it does. 

  • Thanks 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.