How big a hydraulic press?

1972F100 · Post by **1972F100** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 10:45 am

First job it is needed for is to rebuild my recently acquired t18.

Let's just assume I'll need one for the common jobs in fixing up our bumps.

Is this big enough? How big is big enough?

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/d ... umber=4711
Thanks
Douglas

Post by **FORDification** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 1:14 pm

I have a similar HF press, except that it's a 12-ton, for only a few bucks more. I'd suggest getting that one instead.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/D ... mber=33497

1972F100 · Post by **1972F100** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 2:02 pm

Thanks Keith. Good advice. I see the 12 ton for 130 bucks.

eggman918 · Post by **eggman918** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 2:09 pm

12 ton is a nice size for a home shop,it will do most bearings/bushings.In my years in the machine shop the press scrapped more parts
than the other machines combined,the 12 ton press is not as easy to break things as it is in a larger press.
In general if it does not move with 12 tons it needs heat or a different setup in the press.
Be careful when you press on shafts if they are not in straight or your setup fails/shifts you can end up WEARING it,they come out like a bullet!

stephen44 · Post by **stephen44** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 2:31 pm

would this size do king pins ?

- Stephen

Post by **FORDification** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 3:50 pm

Depends on the kingpin and the prior maintenance (or lack thereof) to it. Many folks have been able to remove kingpins with nothing more than a ballpeen hammer and large punch, so in those cases the press would work great. Then again, I've heard of instances where removing kingpins stressed a 25-ton press. But I'd say in most cases, the 12-ton would work fine.

fordman · Post by **fordman** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 12:46 am

i have had to cut king pins out with a torch on some and 1 of them i slid out with only my fingers.

71PA_Highboy · Post by **71PA_Highboy** » Mon Apr 05, 2010 9:42 am

FORDification wrote:I have a similar HF press, except that it's a 12-ton, for only a few bucks more. I'd suggest getting that one instead.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/D ... mber=33497

be careful with these.

The arbor plates are usually cast iron and are known to shatter under a load.

If you buy one, hit your local metal yard and buy yourself 2 pieces of 1"x3" CR 1080 and use them to fully support anything you are working on.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=849831

Safety FIRST!

stephen44 · Post by **stephen44** » Mon Apr 05, 2010 11:34 am

wow - did you see that guy's face

eggman918 · Post by **eggman918** » Mon Apr 05, 2010 12:17 pm

Safety first!!! the press is far more dangerous than it appears at first glance,to both parts and people

1972F100 · Post by **1972F100** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 12:26 pm

Thanks guys for your input...I'll have to think about the arbor plates.

Sometimes it seems HF is good for some stuff, but not so for others. For example, I got my engine hoist from there. It works, but it slowly drops the boom, even when not under load. I've bled the cam, checked the fluid level and made sure everything was tight, looking to prevent leaks. So, it works, but I can't use it for long periods without jacking it back up.

Hand tools, Sears Craftsman work for me.

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