3 REASONS Why Everyone Should Own One Of These!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

✅CLICK HERE FOR THE RATCHET ADAPTER ➜ amzn.to/3BwlsZq ✅CLICK HERE FOR THE REDUCER ADAPTERS ➜ amzn.to/4gy0jwG ✅CLICK HERE FOR THE DRILL ADAPTERS ➜ amzn.to/49DpMT4 👉Video of another way to emergency start ➜ kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3SylpSwhsecfMU 👉Video of doing it without the ratchet adapter (OUCH) ➜ kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4aznYaVlK2oiaM You can connect with Steve here too: ✅Visit Steve’s WEBSITE ➜ www.stevessmallenginesaloon.com/ ✅Visit Steve’s PARTS & TOOL STORE ➜ www.amazon.com/shop/stevessmallenginesaloon ✅Follow Steve on FACEBOOK ➜ facebook.com/stevessmallenginesaloon ✅Follow Steve on INSTAGRAM ➜ instagram.com/stevessmallenginesaloon/ ✅Follow Steve on TWITTER ➜ twitter.com/SteveSaloon ✅Follow Steve on TIKTOK ➜ www.tiktok.com/@stevessmallenginesaloon

[@TherapyWithWind]

Thanks for this great share and all of your wealth of great knowledge Steve! Another super useful tip for most of these is that you can use a combination wrench on the hex shaped head. Helpful for getting to plugs on motobikes with limited space! Cheers and merry Christmas to y'all! P.s. uncle Bob and aunt Fred said howdy😉

[@johnmccormick175]

Awesome tool,thanks for sharing Steve.There are so many times i have used a drill to start an engine and luckily never got injured..i'm getting one of these.

[@williambass138]

I have used a ratcheting adapter to start my Stihl brushcutter for about a year. It works very well, but there is an important safety consideration not mentioned here. When these adapters spin, the centrifugal force can force the ratchet adapter directional control adapter to move so that the direction reverses, thus raising the possibility of severe injury. This is a known issue, and some people use duct tape to hold the direction ring in place, some go for a permanent direction lock using super glue. I roughed up the surfaces, then applied JB Weld to immobilize the direction selector, which has worked very well. Obviously, I now have a unit that can only be used for clockwise rotation, but it is worth it to me.

[@mikep1085]

GREAT POINT!

[@robertspargal9261]

Absolutely a great safety precaution. The reversing switch is the same as on any ratchet wrench (craftsman, snap-on,etc), simply a dog to flip directions. MAJOR hand and wrist injuries will occur.

[@wolfywolfhowl]

I beat you to the punch on this one Steve, found out about it and purchased in Canada in June 2024 for $30.62, Well worth it and my main purpose was to use on outboard motor with no pull cord.

[@darthfader6835]

I've got 2 of those and use one of them exactly as you've shown, starting my generator and chipper/shredder, the other in my vehicle with a breaker bar for lug nuts. When using these to start power equipment make sure that the ratchet it set for the correct direction EVERY time you go to use it. It is very easy to accidentally switch, even when the machine backlashes sometimes. They work great as Steve says.

[@robertmailhos8159]

Glad you made this video on this tool Steve

[@dab1068]

Handy Dandy tool there Steve. Thanks for sharing.

[@bobbyb322]

I'm going to order 1 now, Thanks

[@Willy12927]

Have used one of these ratchets for years, but not until recently, when I had shoulder surgery and could not pull a starting cord, did this devise really save the day.

[@danfalke8883]

Thanks!

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍 Merry Christmas to yourself and April. Thank you Steve

[@Leonardokite]

That does look like a very useful tool. Thanks for the tip! 👍

[@hughbo52]

Always the best Steve!

[@Vinny-i8o]

Thanks Steve's for info 😊

[@terrysmith4465]

Awesome video, thanks, Steve

[@Sound_of_a_Raven]

Wow....thank you for this. Other than a million uses this thing can have, I need one for each breaker bar. I made a point to have a breaker bar in each vehicle. This is just what I need.

[@Bulletman426]

Been using these for years! Super handy

[@berjo77]

Always practical, always informative. Good work.

[@conservativesniperhunter7439]

Congratulations on 700k Subscribers 😀

[@robert.brokaw3829]

Cool tool - will have to add it to my Santa list. Stay safe.

[@jamesc9327]

Awesome award to Steve and this amazing tool I have never seen. 🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@AdamA-pm3yn]

I bought one of these a few years back after Mr Pete talked about them. I bought it for this purpose, starting small engines, but I use it all the time, mainly with my old, beam torque wrench.

[@kbjerke]

I didn't know I *needed* one of these things! Thanks, Steve, and Merry Christmas!!

[@aussie2uGA]

It's like 2006 again with the iphone!

[@mikefisc9989]

My wallet hates me. I have a garage and basement full of stuff I didn't know I needed.

[@kbjerke]

@@mikefisc9989 *ahem. Hold my beer. 🤣

[@BearE9090]

Now that's an awesome attachment. Thanks

[@rmduda1]

I just ordered 3 on your link, I have a snap on ratchet adapter. I don't like lending it to my brothers, so these will be perfect to lend. Merry Christmas.

[@barry009]

Great video Steve! This would be really helpful on a cordless ratchet. Save you from getting everything jammed up when backing out a bolt into part of the body and then you can’t change the direction because the switch is on the top of the ratchet. I haven’t done that myself, but was warned by someone who has. I’ll get one just for that reason!

[@goodvibes0101]

I've broken the pawls on mine using a breaker bar back in the 80s it was a tight spot about the 8th time I used it. Used previously with my short 1/2" bar no issues but the breaker bar lived up to its name😂 just saying be aware

[@MrMnmn911]

Excellent! Thanks Steve.

[@robertcheslock9636]

Got one and use it to start some of my stubborn equipment, a real shoulder saver.

[@garymucher4082]

Interesting ratch socket.. Have to put that on my list to get... Thumbs Up!

[@hickorystx]

Great tip and demo!!!😂 Thanks so much for sharing this important safety tip!!!

[@ryanbruner8928]

Cool tool, Steve, thanks for showcasing it!!!

[@timd5700]

Great video as always.

[@scottmacleod6301]

I have a 1950s/60s version of that ratchet adapter made by Herbrand tools only it's a 1/2 drive it was amongst a bunch of old tools I got when I bought an anvil at a garage sale and I have to say it has been useful on my breaker bar on a couple of occasions.

[@nanticokeroads8966]

Didn't know about these. Good video. Love your channel, it has so much useful information. Thanks

[@tadeuszmichaelwlodarczyk3120]

Well,,well have one of. Those tools. Thank you showing another use for it💯✔️. Used mine on a wheel brace. From Melbourne AUSTRALIA 👍🤠

[@AP9575-jd]

I see it also has a hex on the end so you can use a wrench instead of a breaker bar if you have limited space. Looks like a handy tool to have.

[@abkfishingshootingdiaries7130]

Which way do you set it for generator starting as shown. Lefty Lucy or right tighter

[@Cacheola]

Some ppl don't know how to pullstart something... yank on it like a baboon, a foot later it catches, eventually destroying the pauls/rope. Those are the spring loaded pauls ratcheting btw, not ball bearings. Pull the drill/socket off the flywheel nut when the engine fires, boom done. No gimmicky ratchet adapter required, you can buy more Lucky

[@sapelesteve]

Never knew about a ratchet adapter before now. Thanks Steve and Happy Holidays to you and your family! 🌲🌲👍👍🔨🔨

[@ehsnils]

Pretty nice idea, won't help if the engine backfires, but it's definitely a good feature.

[@danielwoods621]

Watch that hoodie 😮😅

[@thebandit6415]

cheers to all

[@DdD-pi8jw]

Steve, when I find it necessary to use a breaker bar, I usually have about a 8 foot length of pipe installed over the bar. I’m not sure that little gadget’s gonna hold up. 😂😂

[@davidjones1393]

love it

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

I have one for weedeaters and one for mowers. It saves your arm when working on an uncooperative motor or you want to run a motor with the recoil off 👍

[@kenbrown2808]

my old generator wore through two pull cords. it still starts, okay, but it surges, and cleaning the jet didn't fix it. but it was an electric start crapsman mower that I started starting with a cordless drill, because it was cheaper than replacing the battery every year.

[@mgomez5606]

I just replace the rope. Do not try to start unit. Then they ask me if it starts and tell them I don’t know because you brought it for broken rope.

[@5DBABY]

YOU ARE THE MAN 🤩HAPPY HOLIDAYS BROTHER ☮️💟☯️

[@7477corvettes]

👍

[@UpInSmoke54]

"I bought the half inch one because it fits the drill and also I got the adapter anyway to turn it into the half inch" Now I'm confused!? 🤣"

[@gharv1313]

That's an awesome idea 💡 SteveO! Definitely makes the job easier. Thanks for sharing! Happy Holidays to you and April!🎄🎅 cheers brother 🍺

[@AyuPerezsaucedo]

Cuál es el precio de esa extensión Steven

[@tevman69]

Cooooool!

[@rich52movie]

Be nice to start a motorcycle this method

[@AyuPerezsaucedo]

Cómo pondrías ese taladro para arrancarlo hacia adelante o hacia atrás

[@jacklaporte472]

Hey Steve I have that exact generator and mine sounds like yours. Was it surging or is it normal for those?

[@italianbulldog3319]

I purchased one about 2 years ago for tire changes on my ATV but never worked properly... wouldn't allow me to select settings. Just replaceed with another one and so far so good.

[@kennethwood2089]

Brother, Steve--good applications here for that adapter--BUT--be aware--some of the 'IQ Challenged' will not take your advice or warnings. You know, the "Watch this!" crowd.

[@SteveLouzon]

I've been starting my generator like that for years, just way easier.

[@WW-bt3tx]

Sounds like that carb needs a bit of TLC

[@jodydoakes8754]

I pulled a generator out of neighbor's garbage. Almost broke my hand trying to start it with drill, just like you did. Bought one of these adapters and I now have a working generator.

[@larrymickey3419]

One other thing make sure you're spinning the engine in the correct direction !

[@luvr381]

The point of a breaker bar is to generate more torque than a ratchet can take without breaking.

[@andyantoine9962]

Remember, if the socket comes off the rachet, you now have a projectile flying at high rate of velocity

[@davidparkins6241]

So you gave us one good reason, what are the other two!?

[@MikeFisher-h9r]

All I could picture is your hoodie strings being grabbed by the recoil coupler.

[@InTime-x3j]

I have never seen one before. Im afraid I would break it.

[@jasonelliot9633]

I don't see how that works on a breaker bar I use a breaker bar to loosen extremely tight bolts I'm more than positive than ratchet extension will break immediately

[@martinmaurach300]

Nice way to break the end of the crankshaft

[@richs3536]

You really should wear some hearing protection before operating an engine that close to you. Just sayin'.

[@FabricatorFactory]

Over running clutch.