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02-06-2008, 02:26 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Fresno,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby CSX 4766 (Vegas Built) with 482 Aluminum Pond motor
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I have the Craftman aluminum jack which I bought a year ago. still working great.
Sears is not the same company it used to be.. Customer service sucks like it does with most other place we have to deal with.
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Fresno CA
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02-06-2008, 03:22 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Tucson,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance 427 Side-Oiler
Posts: 2,156
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ou812545
I believe the customer reviews for the Craftsman Floor Jack on the Sears webs site are all negative:
Sears also sells this floor jack for $196.99
And looks just like the one Costco sells for $89.99
[I could be wrong.
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These two look just like the POS i got at Harbor Freight.I was in COSTCO last week and they have a bigger beefier jack.
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02-06-2008, 04:29 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Mission Viejo,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Hi Tech 533
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Cobrabill - I like your taglines
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02-06-2008, 04:48 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Tucson,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance 427 Side-Oiler
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Red S/C
Cobrabill - I like your taglines
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Why,thank-you,sir.
I endeavor to amuse.....sometimes. 
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The rest of the world can have their opinion about the United States just as soon as WE give it to them.
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02-06-2008, 05:43 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Cobra Make, Engine: # 757 ERA 427 SC , 482 Al. big block
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Guys .... several comments . Most every town/city has someone who can repair jacks ... look in the Yellow pages under Hydraulics , Jack repair . Also , someone mentioned that they used a heavier fluid and that solved the problem . I just retired after 30 years in the Hydraulics Industry .... be very careful on this as the heavier fluid just masks the original problem , which is probably bad/worn piston seals or a scored bore . The jack could come down when you least want it to .  Getting seals and doing it yourself is indeed an option as I have done that myself . Just make sure to check the bore for scratches/scores and don`t damage the seals during installation .
Another potential problem is the holding valve may have some bypass through it .... either from dirt on the seat or just plane worn out . Either way , that can be repaired/replaced also .
However , one thing to keep in mind is that a lot of the newer jacks are made "offshore " and are nowhere near the quality of the older American made equipment . 
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02-06-2008, 06:15 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Thousand Oaks,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Classic Roadster
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Thanks Bobcat, I think you gave good advice. I would add I always back up the jack with jack stands any time I reach under the car. The failure rate may be low but I sure don't want to be there when it goes. I will look into rebuilding my grandfather's jack. It would break my heart to throw it out. Sentimental I know but the Craftsman jack is much more dispensible.
John
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02-06-2008, 06:17 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: McKinney,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF #867 gone....
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When shopping for an angle grinder recently, I learned that Sears' "return for any reason, anytime" guarantee (that I'm used to with hand tools) now only applies to Craftsman Professional Series, not Craftsman. "Plain" Craftsman has a limited warranty.
Depending on the tool and the use, could be worth the extra cost.
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She said, "The only thing I'll ask of you, you gotta promise not to stop when I say when..."
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02-06-2008, 06:26 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: # 757 ERA 427 SC , 482 Al. big block
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MaSnaka .... I guess I was not completely clear .... sorry . I also use jack stands , but what I should have said/mentioned , is that I have seen seals blow out as a cylinder ( jack ) is being raised ( pressurized ) and then it comes down !!! Agreed that the failure rate is very low , but I don`t want to be that individual .... and the "older" jacks are generally well worth rebuilding , so good luck .
As we are now finding out , welcome to the wonderful world of Sears Customer " no service "  |
02-07-2008, 05:44 AM
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Salem,,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 289 FIA #2100 Rio Red Wimbledon White Stripes 302 stroked to 331 Webers Richmond Road Race 5 speed
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Took the jack apart and found aluminum shavings and alot of what looks like aluminum powder. I don't think the valve unit was ever cleaned after machining. It looks like a small shaving was lodged between the seat and ball of the release valve causing the jack to bleed down. I cleaned up the seat with a drill bit and reamer and reseated the ball. I'm in the process of cleaning everything and checking the seals and O rings.
This is the 4000lb aluminum jack that lists for $199.00 that I purchased for $169 on sale.
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02-07-2008, 06:40 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: # 757 ERA 427 SC , 482 Al. big block
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Snakebit .... way to go ! Unfortunately , trash left over from machining operations doesn`t always show up on the test stand ... and sometimes the cleaning equipment doesn`t get everything . I had this problem on some cylinder lock valves from one of our plants . Makes a miner real unhappy when the roof shields that are supposed to protect him don`t stay up . In my case , the seats weren`t machined correctly and the wrong springs were used . luckily , no one was hurt ... but we did have to replace 200 valves in the field .... and all of these valves were 100% tested as I verified . |
02-07-2008, 10:44 AM
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Location: Lavon,
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Madmiles442
When shopping for an angle grinder recently, I learned that Sears' "return for any reason, anytime" guarantee (that I'm used to with hand tools) now only applies to Craftsman Professional Series, not Craftsman. "Plain" Craftsman has a limited warranty.
Depending on the tool and the use, could be worth the extra cost.
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Do you know when this change was made? I am interested in knowing how they will handle a tool that was purchased before the the change was made. |
02-07-2008, 12:49 PM
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Richmond,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance #1676
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I've got the same issue with my 'Crapsman' Aluminum 'racing' jack. Sears has a 1 year warranty and I waited too long to go take mine back, I'm going to try the re-build route and would be interested in what fluid to use after... If not, Harbor Frt here i come...
Thanks!
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02-07-2008, 02:43 PM
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Location: Thousand Oaks,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Classic Roadster
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My little red Craftsmen air compressor just siezed up yesterday at work. I liked it because it fit behind the front seat in my truck and I always had it when needed for work. 1 1/2 years old. It was also purchased at OSH $99.00
John
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02-07-2008, 03:13 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Darnestown,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 289FIA, 289 stroked to 331, 392 HP
Posts: 478
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Anybody used the ones sold by Griot's Garage, including the ones for individual wheel lifting?
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02-07-2008, 03:43 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Farmingdale,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Contemporary Classic Motor Car; 427 S/O
Posts: 263
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Warren:
I bought a set from Tool Topia for $102.99 ea for two plus free shipping. They are the same you get from Eastwood, Groits etc., except $100.00 cheaper. They also have the slim line aluminum racing jacks. The wheel jacks I have are great for moving the car around in the garage.
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02-07-2008, 03:46 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: DeLand, FL,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA #2117; 331 stroker; TKO600
Posts: 588
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I just picked up a Torin low profile racing jack at Northern Tool, 26lbs. and minimum height of 3.4 inches. Works great on my FIA with the side pipes "tucked underneath" the car. I keep it in the trunk in a zip duffle bag with the lead hammer, safety wire, a 2 piece ajustable stand, and a tire repair kit + manual pump. With my battery tucked in the rear wheel well, it has already come in handy to diagnose a charging system malfunction (just 250 miles on my ERA). Blue and aluminum, it goes with my paint!! Rickd
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02-07-2008, 06:28 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Clovis, CA,
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Cobra Make, Engine: R U Car Crafters, OK. 450 hp 351Cleveland.
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FYI....
Kmart owns OSH and Sears.
Bob
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02-07-2008, 06:30 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Clovis, CA,
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Cobra Make, Engine: R U Car Crafters, OK. 450 hp 351Cleveland.
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FYI....
Kmart owns OSH and Sears.
Bob
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02-07-2008, 06:31 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Clovis, CA,
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Cobra Make, Engine: R U Car Crafters, OK. 450 hp 351Cleveland.
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FYI...
Kmart owns OSH and Sears
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