Craftsman ratchet patent # 3208318

[Jerry s.]

The ratchet has Patent # 3208318 on the handle and I know it was made in the 60's a v series but I can't find out what rebuild kit it uses and I've asked around but nobody seems to know. Does anyone out there know anything?

 

[bonneyman]

A picture would really help out but the patent is for a quick release ratchet. My pic stash showed the RHFT with that number on it. If it's this one several brands offered it, so rebuild kits should be obtainable.

 

[Jerry s.]

No the ratchet is pear head shaped .

 

[bonneyman]

No the ratchet is pear head shaped .

OK, like these?

Those kits are harder to find, better off finding a "donor" ratchet to swap the guts out of. Known as the LLTD (long lever tear-drop) rats. Solid users, much better than the later figure-8 plate design.

 

[Jerry s.]

What is the rebuild kit # is it the same guts as a 44985 and I actually got one that's 15 inches long but yeah that looks like them I also know it was the first quick release that came out

 

[woody 73]

Sorry no information about a rebuild kit but some other information about that patent for you tonight:

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=352603&highlight=quick+release+ratchet

 

[Fedwrench]

What is the rebuild kit # is it the same guts as a 44985 and I actually got one that's 15 inches long but yeah that looks like them I also know it was the first quick release that came out

Are you talking about a long 1/2 drive craftsman ratchet? Is there a small ball or possibly a hole on the top of the ratchet head (for oiling)?

There was a run of the long 1/2 drive craftsman ratchets that were unique and repair kits from a regular Craftsman 30 tooth ratchet will not fit it. I've never seen a repair kit for those ratchets.

 

[fakeplasticpete]

The ratchet has Patent # 3208318 on the handle and I know it was made in the 60's a v series but I can't find out what rebuild kit it uses and I've asked around but nobody seems to know. Does anyone out there know anything?

Hey Jerry, I have one of these that was my Dad's. Did you ever have any luck finding a rebuild kit for this? (I haven't)