Need Help Rebuilding Ratchet

[TangoFoxTrot]

I have a 1/2" Proto "Big Dawg" long handle ratchet that I somehow screwed up when I rebuilt while I was putting some lube in it.

There's a small pin that's bent at a right angle that has a spring at one end. Somehow, when I put it back together, the pin sheared off.

Anyone know where I can get a replacement for this part? Also, any tips on how these parts go back together properly?

Thanks for the help.

[bchee]

check out this Chris Adams thread. It has excellent picts
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14252

[TangoFoxTrot]

Thanks! That does help quite a bit. I just hop I can find a replacement for that pin. I'd hate to have to get rid of a perfect tool just because I couldn't find a replacement for this small pin.

[wrenchr]

Go to customer service and send an email.
http://stanleyproto.com/default.asp?TYPE=STATIC&PAGE=HOME.HTM

[Elroy]

check out this Chris Adams thread. It has excellent picts
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14252


In addition to the fine post above. Don't mind if Elroy suggests you review this one as well:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21903

With these two groups of information you should be good to go.

[bchee]

In addition to the fine post above. Don't mind if Elroy suggests you review this one as well:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21903

With these two groups of information you should be good to go.

those are excellent picts too. Actually even more detail. Sorry Elroy - I forgot about that one.:beer:

[bchee]

Go to customer service and send an email.
http://stanleyproto.com/default.asp?TYPE=STATIC&PAGE=HOME.HTM

yeah, I've had good experience with Stanley stuff via email
http://stanleyproto.com/default.asp?TYPE=STATICLEFT&PAGE=Support.htm&LEFT=left_support.htm

[TangoFoxTrot]

In addition to the fine post above. Don't mind if Elroy suggests you review this one as well:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21903

With these two groups of information you should be good to go.

That's also very helpful.

I should have done some research before I opened this ratchet up. I've rebuilt ratchets before, I just thought it would be another "idiot proof" operation.

That little pin with a spring really threw me off.

[J.A.F.E.]

Grainger has a repair kit that I believe is correct. Link to Page (http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/3UB95)

Ratchet Repair Kit, 1/2 Inch Drive
Grainger Item # 3UB95
Price (ea.) $8.50
Brand PROTO
Mfr. Model # 12PRK
Ship Qty. 1
Sell Qty. (Will-Call) 1
Ship Weight (lbs.) 0.25
Usually Ships** While Stock Lasts
http://images.grainger.com/B279_33/images/products/3UB93.JPG