Mid 90's FL830 question...

[old salvage]

Does anyone notice the action to be a bit more rigid?
I picked one up on Sunday and it feels stiff even after cleaning and greasing it .
How do they compare to other ratchets?

[wrenchr]

It was rebuilt I'm sure and the springs have to much tension, take it apart and clip 2 links off of the spring!!

[old salvage]

I bet you're right .
Thanks wrenchr.:thumbup:

[Merkava_4]

take it apart and clip 2 links off of the spring!!

I really do wish you would quit advocating that. One of the best things about Snap-on ratchets is the long plunger spring that puts pressure on the pawl to keep the ratchet from slipping.

[old salvage]

Relax Merkava. I clipped the spring but its still much tighter than my f-70 Ferret.

[wrenchr]

I really do wish you would quit advocating that. One of the best things about Snap-on ratchets is the long plunger spring that puts pressure on the pawl to keep the ratchet from slipping.

Go polish your ratchet because this does not cause them to slip dude!!:mad: