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I was a track vehicle in the Army 1971-1973. We used Giller hand tools almost exclusicely both in tech school and during regular duty, both stateside and in Vietnam. For some reason I was never impressed with them. When I returned to the states I was ztationed for my ladt 18 months of service in...

Well i finally received my rebuild kit from ebay but unfortunately the ball detent mechanism was defective right out of the package so i had to return it for a full refund. I decided just to take the ratchet apart and thoroughly cleaned and lubricated it and reassembled it. It is not as smooth...

Just yesaterday i contacted Craftsman warranty support about a 3 inch 3/8 extension bar that had the ball locked up in it. The requesteda photo which I sent them. I got a reply today that it was approved and they are sending me av3 piece extension set Nothing mentioned about returning the bad...

Just yesaterday i contacted Craftsman warranty support about a 3 inch 3/8 sosoc

Just yesaterday i contacted Craftsman warranty support about a 3 inch 3/8ininc

model 43781 uses repair kit 43436...i managed to find one on ebay last night and ordered it. Seller gives a 30 day return policy on it. From what I can see it appears as if the kits are interchangeable between the 2 models. I guess I will find out. I never thought back in 1971 that I would be...

Thus was purchased from a Sears retail store in May 1971

Craftsman Ratchet no model number, believe to be 43788 or 43781, need repair kit. My research shows model 43788 uses repair kit 44683 whereas model 43781 uses repair kit 43436. From what I can tell both repair kits appear to be the same. This is for a 3/8 inch fine tooth quick release ratchet...