I have a 2 1/4 ton floor jack that will go up but not lift anything, and when I stop working the jack handle the lift arm drops slowly. It is not low on hydraulic oil. It seems to me it must be a seal or valve or something like that. I hate to buy a new jack if this is an easy repair. I don't want to just take it all apart and begin yet another long term experiment. If anyone knows how to go right to the problem and fix this thing I would MUCH appreciate your help. I can email photos of it if that will help. The jack was marketed about 10 years ago by Dayton Tools... No. 690-J-214... Dayton Tools is (or was) the automotive division of Alltrade Inc.... apparently made in China to their specifications. thanks for your help. Bill Davidson |
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