1/2" Ratchet Rebuild - Round Head Style

[@markliebman2212]

Thanks!! It works again! I have two of these ratchet socket wrench handle sets, for whatever reason. BOTH had failed to work, only one had I opened, so it couldn't be only me breaking them.This procedure, along with my own brass-brush cleaning of the pieces together with the technique shown (see the magic at 2:25) have made BOTH work completely fine again. I used SuperLube Syncrolon synthetic multipurpose grease (some corrosion prevention included). The toughest part was not knowing how to get the spring back into the right place between the various pieces. This video showed how to get them in the right places, and they worked the first time I put the whole deal back together. I used Threadlocker BLUE for the screw. Maybe unnecessary, but makes it all great! Now I'm very happy!

[@elice05]

It worked! My spring came off and just had to set it back in place. I appreciate your patience in showing us how it’s done. Subbed! 👍

[@russmarsolek3729]

Mine was an ALLEN brand. Did exactly as you stated and it now works like brand new! THANKS! RLM / Minnesota

[@totecollins]

After watching a different ratchet fix vid , I put it on the back burner. Couple hours later stumbled on your vid. Ran down to the basement ,and boom , had it working in a meter of seconds , Thanks

[@JonSchapiro]

Great! Rebuilt mine taking it apart and reassembling. Spring must have dislodged. Works as new.

[@markjching]

This video is excellent. Noone tells you how to install that spring properly. I almost threw out my craftsman torque wrench. Following your instructions fixed it. There was nothing wrong other than that spring popping out because the knob loosened.

[@jasoncarr5946]

Thank you this video. I have the exact one. Now it works again!

[@chris1pugsley]

I repair ratchets at my job and your video was very helpful. Thanks Pal.

[@gabtv9485]

Thanks... I just finished fixing my ratchet😊😊😊

[@joe5734]

thanks for the vid. just fixed an old ratchet that hasn't worked right in years.

[@hectorrangel1580]

woow, a new mechanism of ratchet form me.. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheBacan36]

Muchas gracias!!!!!!, excelente video desde Colombia

[@cristobalbeltran3532]

Wonder if they sell just the clip, spring?

[@garydavis2597]

I have been trying to find a rebuild kit for a Proto 5454a ratchet. Will this work on it?

[@pollydor07]

THANK YOU MUCH . WHAT KIND OF GREASE YOU USED ?

[@chrislai6691]

what kind of grease did you use if you dont mind me asking?

[@dummgelauft]

I need the knob and the spring....

[@finnnorth1434]

mine is 42055C no screw Craftsman 40 years old approx

[@finnnorth1434]

switch falls out

[@finnnorth1434]

I love my quality Craftsman tools ❤

[@paulmohney5715]

I have a craftsman torque wrench, that takes this rebuild kit. , I ended up putting the big piece in( there is no this side u p on the torque wrench) , than c- clamping it to the bench . It went together first go after that.. Question, data sheet says to use 30w oil, and not grease, do you have an opinion on that (I used grease)?

[@jonblank1866]

Thank you!

[@jonsydor642]

Do you have a link for the rebuild kit?

[@telewubby1961]

I found it a lot easier to put the top on and then spring and paw. Then the actual key part of the ratchet. Basically backward

[@wearegame777]

Does anyone have a part number for this kit?

[@jhawkSi1]

Thank you so much! I was in the middle of installing my water pump and the little screw had backed out on my torque wrench and the ratchet head came apart. Couldn't figure out how to put it back together for the life of me. Now I can finish up the job and the first thing I'm gonna do is get new torque wrenches that aren't Craftsman pieces of junk

[@paulmohney5715]

mine lasted 15 years, till it spun free moth or so ago

[@stever5887]

Three things: I would have placed the grease on the large gear and pawl (top, bottom and the teeth) BEFORE I placed them in the cavity. I'm not sure you got any grease on the teeth before you closed it back up. I would also use a brass brush rather than the stiffer steel wire brush to clean up the top, bottom and interior of grease and metal particles. The steel wire brush tends to scratch up the chrome. The stiff wire bristles always manage to scratch/puncture your fingers as well; who needs that? Glad to see you using grease rather than oil for lubrication. The oil tends to not do as good a job and it leaks out over time. The grease will also quiet the gears some.

[@daniellynch5650]

Awesome! Thank you

[@jaydee2620]

I got my williams s53a apart but when put back together doesn't work

[@amendez2142]

What is the kit # ?

[@oddduck2298]

Where do you purchase the repair kits for that type of ratchet?

[@JimmyShawsTidbits1]

At that time I worked at Sears and they were supplied. Unfortunately I don't know where you can purchase them anymore.

[@mariodominguez1550]

What year is ratchet

[@thatsuaveraptor4297]

What lube you use on the ratchet? Looks like the same stuff that came with my facom rebuild kit, but struggling to find a big bottle like that.

[@JimmyShawsTidbits1]

It's called Swepco Roller Lube. This supplied to the stores to rebuild Craftsman Ratchets.

[@bishop2355]

WHERE DID YOU BUY THE KIT? KIT PART NUMBER???

[@JimmyShawsTidbits1]

I recorded this back when I worked at Sears. Unfortunately I don't remember the kit number, but it was company supplied.

[@richardwilson3932]

Hi Jimmy, enjoyed your repair vid. I have a Crafts man round head prop style 1/2 inch drive in/lbs, n/m torque wrench. Can you tell me a repair kit number to make my Rachel work agan. Any help would be appreciated. Rich

[@paulmohney5715]

43445 worked for my torque wrench to found one on E-bay for $35

[@johnnyfan1987]

Where can I buy the kits? Thanks

[@JimmyShawsTidbits1]

+Johnny Fan They are available at your local Sears store, many times free of charge. Just take your ratchet in and ask for a kit and tell them you wish to rebuild it yourself.

[@johnnyfan1987]

cool, thank you so much!!!

[@pollydor07]

REPLACEMENT KIT SELL AT SEARS PARTS DIRECT WEB SITE AROUND $ 15

[@paulmohney5715]

@@pollydor07 there are no more Sears in California, that I am aware of .Found a 43445 on e-bay that worked I'll look there cause it's a good thing to know