How To Rebuild Snap-On Ratchet Wrench With Repair Kit

[@sstjacques]

Thanks, my cousin was a mechanic, he passed away and his brother did not want his tools so I took some craftsman, MAC, and some snap on tools. This was seized and had a broken tooth I noticed taking it apart, bought the rebuild kit. Video helped and explained everything.

[@jamesleathers5488]

That F720 would have been made in Mt. Carmel, IL. I machined millions of ratchets from 1977 until the plant closure in 2003. The plant was actually in operation from 1937 - 2003. I believe ratchets are now made in Elizabethton, TN. I think that model is now discontinued though. You did pretty good on your rebuild, nice video.

[@marlocj]

R.J. Thank you for posting the how-to video. After watching, I had the confidence to do my own rebuild vice chasing down the local Snap-on guy and ruining his day... The ratchet I rebuilt is a vintage F-710B, 3/8" drive ratchet, circa 1964. It was pretty rough (yard sale find ). I had a difficult time finding the rebuild kit online (RKRA380), so I called Snap-on directly and they sent me the kit. Cost was about $20 with shipping and handling. The trickiest part was holding the spring in while I set the pawl in place during the reassembly. I made up my own "special tool" from an old pair of tweezers to hold the spring & ball in place and "shoe-horn" the pawl into position. And now, I have a nicely working vintage Snap-on ratchet in my tool collection!

[@smitlag]

It's funny because I have an F726. It is the 3/8 with the black screwdriver handle. After all these years of not using due to a slipping pawl, I finally brought it back to life. I had taken it to a Snap On distributer who had told me "they don't warranty it due to that handle " years ago. That soured me on buying a lot more of their tools. I still have quite a few things, but I started getting stuff from Proto and SK instead. It's good to have it back as I always loved the feel of that ratchet. Nice video!

[@aland2253]

DUDE! Like many have said before me; you saved my day. And my ratchet. I have about a dozen craftsman ratchets that I’ve disassembled/cleaned/lubed over the years, both the standard and professional lines. They’re easy. My one and only snap on (F830 3/8”) I was always afraid to take apart. It’s my go to ratchet. Anyhow, I finally decided to take it apart. When I couldn’t get the spring/pawl/ball bearing back together, I found your video. I ended up making a tool from a metal shirt collar stay which I drilled a hole to seat the ball and bent. I also crazy glued the ball to the spring. I popped it off after assembly. Thank you very much for this clear and very helpful video.

[@ThalassTKynn]

I'm in the exact same situation. Looks like I'm ordering the kit from snapon haha

[@MattsRageFitGarage]

I did the same thing with my great grandpa's old F70N. Thing was so worn out it had 1/4" of slop in it. $10 for a kit made the 67 year old ratchet like new again. I use it all the time.

[@joeessid5616]

You just saved my day. The antique instructions with an antique kit did not label the parts. Many thanks! One note about older repair kits: I had one & the separate ball bearing is hard to manage. Without that Snap-on holder you have, I had to cut a shim out of aluminum flashing to hold the bearing & spring down because the fit is so tight between the pawl and the bearing. No screw driver would fit in there.

[@mikegilbert5434]

If you use the old drive head instead of a socket, the bushing will seat more squarely. I used to be a Snap On dealer, I can't count how many of those I rebuilt.

[@joeessid5616]

The antique repair kit I had recommended exactly that...drive in the bushing with the old drive head. It seated really well.

[@Holiday48000]

Great Advice.. Thanks for the tip.

[@Patrick_B687-3]

I have a 1955 ferret F70. Do they make a kit for it?

[@snaponmark]

@@Patrick_B687-3 F70N and F70M use kit RKRA380

[@mmoore1545]

im actually a cornwell dealer but this shows no matter what brand of tools you have, as long as you take care of it and repair it properly when needed they will last a life time. good video

[@ahmadaamer6]

Mike Moore Yes, take care of your tools and they will last.

[@donaldfinley2829]

Thanks for the video. Watched this so i could fix a ratchet I inherited from my dad. Mine is a flex head. Didn't want to replace it with a new one. Almost the same ratchet. Snap on rep gave me a repair kit for a new one. Wrong repair kit. So he brought me the right one when it came in. I don't like snap on prices. But i would buy from him because of customer service. Great job Steve! Also i couldn't find a video that had the same era of ratchet so great video for me. Thank you.

[@1_D333]

I have the same ratchet. Nothing's wrong with it just would like to regrease it and your video is very useful. Thanks a lot.

[@kiannicole1]

I,am in the process of installing a repair kit myself just waiting for delivery, glad I took the time to watch your video a couple of tips there i think will make it alot easier. many thanks

[@spannerssockets6308]

Well presented video. I was on a Snap On van today for the first time in years to get a new ratchet gear set for my F736 ratchet. Its first repair in 34 years although I'm on to my 3rd 3/8 Snap On breaker bar.

[@GK0321]

Great Video! Excellent step by step instructions, especially considering that they weren't provided by snap on. Thank you for sharing this!

[@donlhaueter6817]

I had an old style but most everything was the same as I changed it. The hardest part was keeping the spring in while putting in the paul. Thank you very much for your video!!!!!

[@sheilahsay]

Thank you. I didn't have that Snap-on tool you used for the spring. So I used my specialized cuticle pusher. It has a small spoon at one end. A Great Video. Sheilah :~)

[@eldigitom9680]

Very good video and repair job. I just rebuilt my TM 70B 30 tooth, 1/4" ratchet, it was somewhat simpler than the 3/8". I wish I had seen your video first. Snap-On dude said he'd do the repair free with the kit, but I wanted to explore the little thing for myself (always nice to learn a new trick).

[@thisusernamecrapre]

Very helpful video, I've done a few of these and one tip that might be added is sometimes when your all finished the drive gear might be hard to turn, 2-3 firm taps with the drive square on the anvil and it'll adjust the gap inside and spin perfect.

[@johnemerson6112]

Great video; I ordered a rebuild kit for a F71G I just picked up at my local pawnshop. Had know idea how cheap Snap On stuff could be purchased second hand (at least at this pawnshop). This video helped me see how before trying so thanks.

[@MrRichierich1990]

I love pawnshop snap on tools. the owner of the one I go to has hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of tools.

[@IanYav5.9]

Thanks for posting this, just stripped the gears out of my old second hand snap on ratchet and need to repair it!

[@tradeinstyle9550]

Thank you so much! Using your video I rebuilt my S715 Snap-On wrench and it’s like new. I even polished it while it was apart. Great job on the video! I didn’t have the special tool to compress that spring so I used a tool meant for carving on clay. It was rigid enough and I ground the surface of it so it would grab the little ball. It took several tries but worked.

[@rosscharlie5349]

I've only just found this video ,but its still an outstanding teaching tool . I've a 3/8 ferret ratchet circa 1960's +/- that had me puzzled . The switch for tight ,loose is brass which has had me stumped. Snap -On UK denied it was one of theirs when I rang for a refurb kit even though it has a Snap -On part number. I thought I may have been talking to a new guy so rang again Nope never heard of it but you can have a new one for £60 . I wanted to preserve a bit of Snap On history . It would seem Snap On don't care about there rich history in tools which lets face it built the world for the most part Subbed to your channel Regards from the UK Darren

[@nanocyde_artist]

I have an SR-715 with a brass selector switch. It's from 1948

[@StraitClownin909]

found one of these old snapon wrenches in my grandpas tools. Solid find from pops, I'm deff going to get one of these kits for it. it looks pretty beat up as its missing a screw and the plate is all scratched up!!

[@richeinzen7573]

Thanks!

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Thank you very much!

[@StraitClownin909]

finally got one of these kits what a difference. Feels much tighter and even more precise. Thanks again.

[@ivillalvac]

Useful to rebuild my ratchet, thanks!

[@TheSalvagehamilcar]

"Little" wooden mallet. Lol Nice video. Rebuilt two of my ratchets after this video. Keep them coming.

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

I turned the mallet on my lathe from a chunk of a dead tree in my back yard.

[@buzhyatt5496]

Just rebuilt my old f71g 3/8 s k ratchet after watching your video thanks . works like new

[@Rubiflake]

Old video but very helpful rebuilding my F724.👍

[@branned]

Well done and with part references. 👍👍

[@bryandavis341]

I love my 80 tooth snap on ratchets but l do own a f-70-m ratchet and every now and then I want a course ratchet so I grab that one. Made from 53 to 58 but still a good ratchet for what it is. Snap on make very good quality hand tools that will last you a lifetime of heavy use!

[@tintshady2049]

A quick tip for everyone, if you don't have that little ball bearing retainer tool you can take a copper washer, hammer it flat, cut it in half, take a punch slightly bigger than the ball bearing and make a dimple, then make a 90° bend and bing - bang - boom you've got a tool that will hold that ball bearing and is thin enough to allow you to slip the pawl in.

[@OjStudios]

Awesome job once again! Never repaired these ratchet wrenches but now I know how-to if needed, thanks!

[@rockcg22]

Great job. Very informative.

[@MichaelB277]

@4:34 Your Keurig coffee finish brewing?

[@princedax77]

Thanx for posting this vid I have the same ratchet and it stopped working just wouldn't turn at all or would not catch on the internal teeth I didn't think i needed a kit just a good cleaning and repacking looks like rust was my problem now its working like new

[@davidsprod529]

My dad gave my his old snap on ratchet, will be my main ratchet once I restore it

[@davidcoats1037]

Thank you for posting this! 👍🏼

[@garyc9383]

Thanks for the video I just found one of these Ratchets and the selector was broke, I didn't know if the repair kits came with a new one, or not now I do Thanks,

[@brandonshreve7450]

This was a big help the logo piece and bushing has me confused as hell

[@Jademyheart]

Dar'n fine upload this 👌💯this buddy 👍

[@markwilson9972]

Thanks!! Great video!

[@TheVlad0000]

Good guide, thanks!

[@slimfast86ify]

Very cool love the videos

[@jetjazz05]

Now that you have purchased quite a few of these various ratchets and fixed them up do you find yourself reaching for one in particular? Also it'd be neat if they made a kit for that ratchet that made it have finer teeth. I hear a lot of people who love the 80 toothed Snap-On ratchets, I bet if they made an 80 or 72 tooth kit for these older styles people would buy them to sort of "upgrade" their older ratchets. Anyways thanks for another great video!

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

If you look closely, the kit came with a finer tooth ratchet mechanism than what was originally in there. My Craftsman wrenches are probably my go to wrenches, but mostly because I have had them forever. I haven't had a a lot of these other wrenches for very long.

[@XxBananabomb64xX]

your video helped a lot! Thank you!!!

[@jeffkeryk3550]

Thx for the video. I rebuilt an old FL720A (long handle), but the square drive does not sit deep enough in the ratchet. The black cover plate does not fit flush with the ratchet head. I believe the bushing is in far enough. Gonna try again using the old drive to seat the bushing. Any ideas? Thanks again!

[@tomthompson7400]

great video.

[@edhoffa4685]

Where can I buy news inside parts to repair a craftsman socket wrench like you are doing here thxs Ed

[@dingthefries]

I made one of the spring pushing tools out of a flat piece of brass for my craftsman ratchet

[@sanchocloset5987]

Craftsman screwdriver used to fix a snap on tool.

[@bradleykirk3206]

J. Mario exactly I hate people like him

[@3.6pentastardude81]

I thought that was funny. The Guy That called u a shit head lives in Californication and eats shit every nite

[@mikeadams2339]

Thankz . nicely done

[@jamesoconnor6323]

It appears that the ratchet came with a 20 tooth gear and engaged a single tooth in either direction on the pawl but the rebuild kit came with a 30 tooth gear that engaged two teeth in either direction on the pawl. Is this so?

[@marksleeper9385]

great vid

[@ericm493]

Good job

[@dizzyknutsak9462]

I have that snap on ball detent tool it’s part #spp744 and it’s discontinued.

[@josephnorcalusa1710]

useful information !!! Thanks ....

[@michaelchitwood6226]

Informative; good video. Thank you.

[@snaponmark]

Great Video, subscribed, thanks!

[@Shadowguy456234]

Hey, great video, I have an F720 I need to repair as well...however, the slotted screws you remove at 0:25 are in pretty deep for me, and one of them might be a little stripped. :( I've used a few coats of PB blaster and so far that screw's still stuck, my driver keeps slipping. Any suggestions?

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Shadowguy456234 heat the wrench or try an impact driver.

[@Shadowguy456234]

+RJ The Bike Guy Ended up having a machinist at work extract it for me. Finally finished it up today - my old bushing was also oxidized pretty good and stuck in there, but used a vise to press it out. Thanks so much for your video, now I'm confident to upgrade my SL710 also :)

[@rogerrains5131]

Need help: I have removed all of the parts except for part of the spring that interacts with the pawl, some part of the spring is broken and stuck down in there. Any tips on getting the rest of it out?

[@jeremys5904]

I just bought this same ratchet at a garage sale for $1.00!! SWEET. Its a little rough so i will just open it up and fill it up with grease. Dont think i really need the rebuild kit.

[@bogdang.1153]

Great Job

[@markadams7597]

Great vid. Ty.

[@ja-bv3lq]

Great video. I have an old Snap-On of my grandfather's that's needed a rebuild. After seeing your video, I ordered the rebuild kit and gave it a shot. Unfortunately, my reassembly did not go a smoothly as yours. I set in the new backplate and bushing, and (tried) to press it in as shown, then heard a crack. Opened up the vice and the new bushing fell out in three pieces. No big deal, I thought - I would just put the old one back in... CRACK! Now I'm stuck. Anyone know if you can get just the bushings from Snap-On? It would be nice if I don't have to buy a whole nother kit for just that one piece... 🙃 UPDATE: I got my second kit (everything, when all I needed was another bushing). This time, I used the old core of the ratchet (rather than a socket) to press the bushing in. Worked great! - the old core did a great job of holding the new bushing even and centered when being pressed in (which is I am sure why I broke the other one). The old ratchet is good to go another 20 years (at least)!

[@nathandeunk3533]

Do you know what size those screws are? I have an F720 in great condition but it’s missing those two screws.

[@noearias2006]

Nice job good video

[@carlosflores5499]

Hello I need help, I have a snap on s717 wrench and I don’t find any kit to repair it

[@tanveerkhan9221]

Good video I would have used more grease

[@yogeshfighterrewapatel6472]

Sir rachet repair Ka new part kaha melaga

[@robertsxx9727]

Exelent 👍

[@filmandsong05]

helpful yes! thanks

[@Nester-6662]

I'm curious in refurbishing a few that I have left behind by friend that passed away. Where did you get the kit? Snap on directly?

[@robbs96]

Thank you

[@soydelrancho]

Thank you so much!

[@kedaibasikalpakanjang4620]

I need the kit. Could you help me?

[@theshiftr6841]

Hello, i Love your videos and when i need som help with my bike i allways watch your video Clips , but could you please do more videos with ratchet wrenchs? //Jocke from sweden

[@danearls5817]

“A little wooden mallet” 😂 that’s half a tree my dude

[@dntlss]

lol

[@vanbugeltroy559]

Hello, Do you know which rebuild kit I need for an F70-M?

[@armandodiaz67]

You'd think since these tools are lifetime guaranteed, they would send you the kit, for the price of shipping? All my Snap-on tools are from the 80's. I left the auto repair world around 95. Now my tools are slowly breaking down, from doing my own repairs. But it's difficult to find a Snap-on truck. A few years ago they sent me a replacement hammer (the old one, the plastic handle fell apart and was left with just a metal rod). It was nice that I didn't have to send them the old one. But after about a month, the head of the hammer broke from the handle. No more metal rod, just plastic. Just goes to show how prices go up, but the quality goes down. First hammer lasted 30yrs, new hammer 1 month.

[@headpainter1]

Do all snap on ratchets have flat head screws to disassemble?

[@johnmiller8778]

no

[@chargerman06]

Im trying to open up my fk720 and I took the screws out and the plate will not come out, any suggestions? Thanks

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Gently pry it off. It is probably being held on where the switch comes out through it.

[@chargerman06]

Ok thanks

[@angelrobles4707]

I thought Snap-On was guaranteed for life? If it isn't I'll start buying Duralast!

[@saturnmedia1]

“ a little wooden mallet” *Proceeds to pull out a huge club*

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

The camera angle makes it look bigger than it is.

[@c.j.cleveland7475]

@@RJTheBikeGuy Yeah, they say the camera adds 15 pounds. 😉

[@tristansevertson4013]

can you send the link to were you bought that rebuild kit?

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

shop.snapon.com/

[@syed2010100]

Did you buy rebuild kit or it was free because for lifetime warranty from snap on ?

[@johnjackson9433]

Hi where did you find the spring steel tool to seat the spring and direction paw?

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

+John Jackson At Snap On. It costs less than $1 with free shipping. store.snapon.com/Non-Catalog-Items-RAT-REPR-TL-P9643445.aspx

[@puppetmasterblaster]

You can do it without the stupid little tool (that they should just send you for free with the rebuild kit in the first damn place). Just hold the little ball/spring down with a tiny screwdriver through the hole while you start the paw, it was easier than I thought.

[@2fli4dacloudz]

Where can i get that tool to install the spring and ball, I have some Williams 1/4 ratchets m-52eha that has the same kind of setup and it was a pain trying to get the spring and ball installed

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Snap On used to sell it, but not sure if they still do. Contact them.

[@miguelluigi]

Hello, I enjoyed your video. I also have the same wrench but have failed to find a repair kit for it. Any help to find one would be greatly appreciated

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Check Snap-On.

[@jeffkimble8857]

Call Snap On. I just had 4 repair kits shipped to me...no charge.

[@jefrey5578]

Did the new plate come in the kit? I just got my kit but it has everything except for the plate

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Mine kit came with the name plate.

[@CHIBA280CRV]

Hey I appreciate your repair lesson , I have the quarter inch small ratchet that skips on me at times. I believe is time to rebuild it.. I guess,I have to order the rebuild kit from Snap on ? I thought they fix the tools for free ?

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

If you find a truck maybe they will give you a kit, or fix your wrench.

[@fishing_with_chaz]

Will this rebuilt kit work for a blue point ratche? I'd like to upgrade my blue points to a higher tooth count as they have a 42 tooth gear I'd like an 80 tooth gear

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

I do not know.

[@mikebaker3662]

What do you do with the old left over ratchet parts?

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

I threw them away.

[@nickhibberd1897]

What's the name of the flat spring hold tool? Part number? Alternative?

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

See description.

[@ababner317]

Where did you get the Snap on spring loaded tool to push the spring into the ratchet? What is it called? Does it have a part number?

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

From Snap On. I don't think they sell it anymore. Part number is in the description.

[@ababner317]

@@RJTheBikeGuy RJ I found something on Ebay but it says its for 1/4 + 3/8 ratchets. I'm guessing I can still use it on the 1/2 ratchet. Here is the link: www.ebay.com/itm/SNAP-ON-ratchet-repair-tool-Craftsman-Rachet-repair-tool-Matco-Rachet-repair/133232367414?hash=item1f05449736:g:AtwAAOSwtGlZAXWs

[@ababner317]

@@RJTheBikeGuy This guy is using an index card. I just tried it but I maybe too tired. I will try it again in the morning. He does it around 12 minutes and 20 seconds: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYLOapZ9jL2ap80

[@adrianmendez832]

Where can I buy these kits? I am looking for a RKRA711 rebuild kit, I have looked for it everywhere and I cant find it anywhere

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

I ordered it from Snap-On.

[@jeffkimble8857]

Snap on sends them for free if you call.

[@rishipalmalik8002]

How can I get this repair kit

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Contact Snap On.

[@mikeverbel9978]

I wish I didn't take the nameplate out. It isn't necessary for the rebuild. My new one was just a bit off and it refused to go in straight no matter what I tried so, the old one went in with the new ring

[@Travisfromoregon]

I just make my dealer do it, lol

[@TylerHankss]

Not everyone has a dealer Karen

[@ja-bv3lq]

Most of the Snap-On tools I have belonged to my grandfather, who was a profession mechanic prior to retiring 1979/1980. I am not a professionall mechanic, so I don't have a relationship with a dealer and his truck. When I've approached some about doing the rebuild for me, they seemed less than interested since I've never spent a dime with them. 😕

[@johnjackson9433]

Thanks I just ordered it 95 cents tax included.