How to take a Thorsen/Action apart

[Tool Pants]

I have had this Action for 30 plus years. Same style as a Thorsen. I can't figure out how to take it apart to grease it. There are no clips or screws.

Can this style be taken apart?

[wrenchr]

There is a pin going thru the selector, drive it out with a punch. The gear I have no idea how it comes out.

[Stanger]

Well, the gear is open so all you have to do is slip the cover off. They can easily be cleaned and greased even with the cover on though.

[krusty the clown]

i believe the head comes out by driving the anvil out with a punch as well the gear can then be pulled out of the body. i dont see a reason to dissasemble though since everyting is out in the open.

[wrenchr]

The spring does tend to get gunked with crud and needs to be taken out and cleaned.

[Tool Pants]

This is what I would call an open design.

There is a pin for the selector pawl that makes it change direction. I can move that pin a bit with just my finger. If I drive out that pin to remove the selector pawl then a spring and ball is going to fly out.

With 3 screwdrivers and my 3 hands I got the cover off the head. Still can figure out how the ratchet core/gear was put in unless it is some press fit.

Going to need 4 screwdrivers and 4 hands to put the cap back on....

[wrenchr]

They are not that bad to take apart.

[Tool Pants]

I cleaned the teeth. Then lubed it with a greaselss lubricant that claims not to attract dirt..

Getting the cover back on was simple, unlike removing it. Used lock ring pliers to expand the cover a bit and slid it back in place.

This is not a fancy expensive ratchet. No fine tooth action here. A simple design that works.

[davestlouis]

I have one, and aside from the dust cover rattling to beat the band, it seems very simple and sturdy.

[Bolster]

Thanks for the disass'y info. I have a Thorsen waiting for clean/lube and had no idea how to start.