got it from the side of the road. was riding my bicycle to work and spotted it. rode back and picked it up. can this ratchet be upgraded to a ~30 tooth with a new kit? the current gear is 20 tooth. i cleaned it up and it works fine. it is missing a screw and has some chrome loss. date code is 1970 i believe
picked up a snap on f710d today
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The Frisco Kid
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nicely done! saving fuel & recycling!!
davesnothere
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Chrome loss you say? That can be upgraded to an 80 tooth.
billymade
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Parts still available: http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/parts/pro_det.asp?Item_id=31092&group_id=6875
should be upgradable to the higher tooth count; got pics of the chrome issue?
should be upgradable to the higher tooth count; got pics of the chrome issue?
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andrewsnmorgan
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Pics or it didnt happen!
Is there a rebuild kit in that link?
billymade
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The kit listed is: RKRA38ALS get with your local dealer or call snapon to confirm.
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/searchLN.asp?partno=RKRA38ALS
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/objects/7800/RepairKits.pdf
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/searchLN.asp?partno=RKRA38ALS
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/objects/7800/RepairKits.pdf
can i see your sales receipt sir?
davesnothere
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From 42 years ago? Hand write one and rub it in some dirt, then get it wet and let it dry in the sun. ****, 42 year old receipt.
4x4gearhead
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Or just use it if it works...didnt pay anything for it. Just saying.
ratchet is pretty neat. has two separate E stampings showing it has been rebuilt at least twice. ill talk to my snappy guy and see if i can get a screw for it. did some more research, cant get a finer tooth kit for it. only on the f720 you can upgrade to 30t.
jrherald420
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Free is great!!!
Dont be one of those pricks on here that thinks because you found it you are entitled to a free warranty replacement. They are the ones making it hard for those of us that spend the cash buying Snap-On tools to get anything replaced.
Dont be one of those pricks on here that thinks because you found it you are entitled to a free warranty replacement. They are the ones making it hard for those of us that spend the cash buying Snap-On tools to get anything replaced.
RedFordTruck
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Dang nice find!
Reminds me of the time a few months ago I found an Estwing Hammer in the middle of the road!
Here it is next to a newer one! Bet you cant guess which one it is....
Reminds me of the time a few months ago I found an Estwing Hammer in the middle of the road!
Here it is next to a newer one! Bet you cant guess which one it is....
smschriefer
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Huh? Didn't someone buy it initially? Could you point to the statement in Snap-On's lifetime warranty that says it is non-transferable? You shouldn't get all salty if someone finds something for free, uses it until it breaks and then gets it replaced.
Nice find!! Not sure why anyone would recommend getting a replacement via warranty. If there is something legitimately wrong maybe but just to get a shiny new tool?? I much prefer older worn undamaged equipment and tools. Imagine the stories they could tell. When I reach for tools in the tray it's always the ones that feel comfortable.
billymade
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I'm not seeing any chrome peel or loss (show more pics); the lever, gear cover seem to indicate a relatively newer rebuild kit was put in it. I'm sure your dealer will put a kit in it; if it needs one. Even the older ratchets; sell for a decent amount of money on ebay, if you want to upgrade to a dual 80 (assuming, it is not eligible for a upgrade through warranty). There are dual 80s for sale; here in the classifieds section all the time. The older ratchets like this one; are very durable and work well, albeit with lower tooth counts then currently shipping unit. All my Snapon ratchets; regardless of the vintage are usable but I do tend to reach for my dual 80's before the earlier lower tooth count siblings... 
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jrherald420
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No better than the pricks who buy old junk Craftsman and trade it in for new in my book.Sure
http://www1.snapon.com/display/termsofsale.nws
3. Warranty – Professional Use for Products. Snap-on warrants to Customers who purchase Product from authorized Snap-on distribution channels for use in their profession that Snap-on® brand Products and Blue-Point® brand Products will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a duration described in each Product's warranty code. The warranty duration depends upon the nature of the Product. If the Product information for purchased Product does not include a warranty statement with the applicable duration or prior to a Product purchase, Customer can obtain the Product warranty code and warranty duration from a selling Snap-on dealer or representative or by writing Snap-on at the address provided at the end of this warranty statement. Consumable Products are warranted, at the time of sale, only against defects in workmanship or materials that prevent their use. Consumable products are goods reasonably expected to be used up or damaged during use, including but not limited to drill bits, saw blades, grinding discs, sanding discs, knife blades, files, O2 sensors and batteries. This warranty only extends to the original Customer and cannot be transferred or assigned.
billymade
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Just call snap-on; they will probably send you the kit for free... the tool is like a $1 free shipping...