HUSKY 1/2" drive ratchet Model 24201

[Collvan]

Hi Fellas,

My first post on the site. I'm hoping someone might be able to solve the problem I'm having with the subject HUSKY ratchet. This ratchet works only in the counterclockwise direction (nut/bolt removal.) I've had the center ratchet machanism off, cleaned it thoroughly and examined it closely under magnification and carefully using a dental pick probed around to see if there was anything obvious that is hanging up in the mechanism. It looked clean.

I was wondering if any of you out there would know where I could buy just the center ratchet mechanism.

A word about myself and the group of which I am a member: I am part of the construction group that builds one of the "Self-Built" (all volunteers) floats that appear in the New Years Parade in Pasadena, Calif. Keeping our costs to a minimum is very important as unlike most of the floats, we don't have a benevolent corporate sponsor. We raise the funds ourselves to build the float, so if I could find a source to purchase the internal mechanism of this ratchet it would give us another valuable tool. Thanks for your time and consideration!

Collvan: thumbup:

[HandyManny]

Is it an older Husky as made by New Britain, or is it a newer one from Home Depot??

If it's a new Home Depot ratchet don't bother trying to repair it! HD should warranty it and exchange it for a new one. Or, you could just chuck that Husky ratchet in a recycle bin.
Sometimes trying to save a buck on inexpensive pedestrian quality tools and equipment leads to more wasted time and run-around than it's worth. Trying to fix or repair a lower end tool (liek the newer Husky) isn't what I'd call adding any value to that tool. This is probably not the answer you were hoping to hear, but I can assure you, this advice comes from my own personal experience as a tool user and someone who once made a living with tool.

If you are going to be using a 1/2 drive ratchet regulary, my advise: Get a PROTO J5449 ratchet if you want a 1/2 drive ratchet that will stand up to hard use. Your money will be well spent.

[bchee]

yeah, first thing I would do is just go to home depot

[Eddie Hudson]

Hi Fellas,

My first post on the site. I'm hoping someone might be able to solve the problem I'm having with the subject HUSKY ratchet. This ratchet works only in the counterclockwise direction (nut/bolt removal.) I've had the center ratchet machanism off, cleaned it thoroughly and examined it closely under magnification and carefully using a dental pick probed around to see if there was anything obvious that is hanging up in the mechanism. It looked clean.


I believe that's a Taiwan Home Depot ratchet. Remove the pawl and look inside, I think there is a pin and spring that fits into the housing. Sometimes they pop out and the ratchet only works in one direction. If that fixes it, then use the "Red Lube of Love". I've used it on both old and new Huskys and they love it!

If that doesn't fix it, then follow posts #2 & #3.