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Recognize this head? #40850 03/19/26 11:39 PM
Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 176 Likes: 9 A ashley member
ashley member A Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 176 Likes: 9	Anyone know the manufacture of this jack? Freight elevator from early 1960, Rosenburg. Attachments IMG_6431.jpeg (142.71 KB, 66 downloads)

Re: Recognize this head? ashley #40852 03/20/26 03:14 AM
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Montana addict Joined: Apr 2020 Posts: 520 Likes: 2	Ashley, we're you able to text that photo over to Texacone and Gorman to get their thoughts?

Re: Recognize this head? ashley #40858 03/20/26 11:31 PM
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lowoil Elevator guy L Joined: Mar 2016 Posts: 270 Likes: 2 Up north	That could be a kieckhefer probably.

Re: Recognize this head? ashley #40861 03/23/26 12:00 PM
Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 800 ohio J john jay old hand
john jay old hand J Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 800 ohio	Do not know the make, however it looks to be a pre 1972 install. This would indicate a single bottom cylinder, and need a jack replacement.I would for surety's sake, look up the install date and see if it is in fact a pre 1972 installation. If it is, I would recommend replacement, and run from a repack.

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