Barker Levelrite HI-Power 3000 Annual Lube

[OTRA15]

Originally Posted by accordionman

I had a Barker on my classic so I don't know if you have the same head as mine had, but I took the head cover off ( 4 screws under it) and put some lithium grease on the gears inside. I used a plastic putty knife. Mine died about a month ago. The integrated brake stopped working so when I let off the switch the jack would start to let the coach go down and it was getting impossible to stop it where I wanted it. Hope yours is OK

Could you give us an update on your Barker jack? Did your lube job in Post #4 get it working again? See recent posts for details of where we are on this project.

Thanks,

Peter

[CruizinDux]

Originally Posted by PSU1981

Bob,

Well can’t find the manual tool - so ordered another one. So project on hold for now.

While i have the tool, when I've needed to crank i use a 3/8 drive ratchet w/8" extension and a long socket. It takes forever and is easier & faster than the tool. Also i don't have to reconnect the tool on each turn. Seems the propane cover on mine was a hinderance.

B
P.s. Socket size is what fits on the 3/8 drive. I use a 7/16 12 pt deep socket as that was a odd spare i had in my tool chest. Different pt may translate to a different size.

[RFP]

Originally Posted by OTRA15

Welcome to the forum. Your post count is still at "1" so I am wondering what you did about lubricating the gears. See the last few posts for details.

Thanks,

Peter

Peter,

"Gibbs" hasn't been back to the forum since he posted.

[OTRA15]

Yeah I saw that, but was hoping he might get an email about my quote.

Thanks Bob.

[OTRA15]

I got an 3/8" drive adaptor for the Milwaukee M12 cordless drill, but haven't tried it yet. I think it will have the oomph to handle the jack up and down.

Originally Posted by CruizinDux

While i have the tool, when I've needed to crank i use a 3/8 drive ratchet w/8" extension and a long socket. It takes forever and is easier & faster than the tool. Also i don't have to reconnect the tool on each turn. Seems the propane cover on mine was a hinderance.

B
P.s. Socket size is what fits on the 3/8 drive. I use a 7/16 12 pt deep socket as that was a odd spare i had in my tool chest. Different pt may translate to a different size.

[CruizinDux]

Originally Posted by CruizinDux

While i have the tool, when I've needed to crank i use a 3/8 drive ratchet w/8" extension and a long socket. It takes forever and is easier & faster than the tool. Also i don't have to reconnect the tool on each turn. Seems the propane cover on mine was a hinderance.

B
P.s. Socket size is what fits on the 3/8 drive. I use a 7/16 12 pt deep socket as that was a odd spare i had in my tool chest. Different pt may translate to a different size.

Duh, just clicked. You're need to the tool with w/ the pin end to re-synchronize once the head is off.

[CruizinDux]

Originally Posted by OTRA15

I got an 3/8" drive adaptor for the Milwaukee M12 cordless drill, but haven't tried it yet. I think it will have the oomph to handle the jack up and down.

hmmm, may need a drill driver for the torque? Let us know.
b

[OTRA15]

Bob . . . going back to 20-footer thread. Thanks

[gandttimes]

Originally Posted by CruizinDux

Gandttimes, did you ever get this question answered?


Bob

Yes thanks. I missed this question.
I had called Barker the first time and was told it wasn't necessary to remove the C clip.
Called back a second time to ask about the micro switches and asked about C clip again and was told Yes you did have to remove it. I was also told by both Barker and my dealer that lubricating the gears every year was totally not needed. More like every 5 years. Seems that the biggest problems are with the inboard micro switch and the main toggle. Replaced both, fired some lubricant into the top gears and it sounds like new. It was also recommended to keep the jack head covered to stop moisture from entering when not in use.

[OTRA15]

Conversation continued in that other Barker thread:

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f457...le-196351.html

Peter