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converting bottle jack to work upside down.....
Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2004 8:52 pm
by TX4000
anyone have any idea how to convert a bottle jack to work inverted ? I have in mind a feed needs to be drilled or something or check valve needs to be inverted.. its for a press, small one only 600 high or so.. I have the frame sorted just need the jack sorted..
Cheers
Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2004 9:37 pm
by Zeyphly
the ones i have seen usung a jack use it the right way up pressing a frame down that has the narrow point on it with it being retracted by a couple of heavy springs
Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2004 8:23 pm
by TX4000
Yup seen those.. this one is small, for alternators etc. I sussed it out, I have soldered in a pipe to the side of the bottle (the original oil fill hole) and will put a reservoir tank above the height of the bottom (now top) of jack, this ensures that pump is under oil level @ all times, well I hope.. my theory anyway
So I guess I sorted my own problem
Cheers, and thanks.