The Jack has lost its... pumpability

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Sep 16, 2012 | 08:44 PM

bcane98

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The Jack has lost its... pumpability

I just moved back to the US from Germany, put my jack under my Ultra, but the upward movement was not right. The pump action is about 1/10 what it used to do before the move. I'm sure it was not flat in the crate, so there is a good chance the move screwed something up inside the jack... any suggestions?

Didn't get much in the searching area, but I am sure my search criteria was a bit off as well.

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Rick

Sep 16, 2012 | 09:03 PM

top0211

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It may have lost oil from the hydraulic cylinder; or been drained for the move. It may need to be refilled in order to build up the correct amount of pressure.

Sep 16, 2012 | 09:17 PM

jjnoble

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Quote:

Originally Posted by top0211

It may have lost oil from the hydraulic cylinder; or been drained for the move. It may need to be refilled in order to build up the correct amount of pressure.

That would be my guess too.

Added: By the way, I like the new word, "pumpability". Keep using it, maybe someday it will end up in the dictionary. I'm going to keep it, I've already added it to my dictionary.

Last edited by jjnoble; Sep 17, 2012 at 10:57 AM.

Sep 16, 2012 | 09:23 PM

davessworks

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Last time that happened to my pump I just bought another pump for about $10

Sep 17, 2012 | 09:44 AM

larsfum

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Either you lost oil, or you have air in the system. I would try bleeding the pump first, then try adding oil if bleeding didn't help. Do a Google search. Plenty of info on both.

Sep 17, 2012 | 06:11 PM

Verbal

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Originally Posted by jjnoble

I'm certain that there will be multiple definitions listed!

Sep 17, 2012 | 06:41 PM

DresserDude

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From: Central Florida

I like PUMPOSITY, however, I'm thinking it just needs the air bled out or some extra hydraulic oil. make sure the bottle is on a level surface (may need removed)