[V8] Jack Master

[toml99 at todomundo.com]

Hey all, well my 5 ton big jack leaked out a year or so ago.  I  
bought it at a pawnshop 15yrs or so ago for $89 apparently(still  
written on there).  I was told that the seals wouldn't be available,  
and should just buy a new one.  After getting discouraged by the $150- 
$300 chinese jacks I was looking at, thought I'd at least fill it  
back up and see.  I found a jack website(hyjacks.com), where he  
mentioned that they used to use Mobil DTE 24 as the fluid....Hmmmmm.   
After verifying that the DTE13M was just a smidge thicker, I filled  
it up(after replacing the piston o-ring and a copper washer), and it  
works better than ever, and no leak.  Almost as satisfying as fixing  
the car.  The main pump seal(that was leaking profusely)...seems to  
be fine.  I just lifted the front of the truck(reason for needing a  
big jack), and it worked flawlessly.....Happy Memorial  
day....Sincerely Tom