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Mine must have been rebuilt.

I can’t even tell where model number is. On the Collecting Snap-on website they don’t show a plastic handle until 1975.

I bought this Snap-on 3/8” drive ratchet a few years ago at an estate sale. The fellow was a mechanic for US Air/Allegheny Airlines back in the day. I believe it is a 1964 vintage. Can these be rebuilt? If so, does Snap-on carry this kit still?

I am looking for the best method to change the drill chuck on my 20 V DeWalt cordless drill. I tried the method from the Dewalt website and also looked at YouTube. I clamped in a hex key and smacked it with my heavy mallet. But to no avail it did not come loose. I certainly do not want to break...

Hello out there in Garage land. I am looking at purchasing caterpillar hand tools for my personal garage. I know that they are USA made and are made by Snap-on. I have downloaded the caterpillar hand tool catalog and have put the parts numbers into certain caterpillar websites for purchase. It...

Water ONLY comes out when hooked up and running

Coworker asked me to fix this Craftsman Professional power washer. It has 1150 Briggs and Stratton engine. It is leaking water out of a hole on the crankcase cover of the engine. My coworker thought it was oil at first but we ran the engine without the pump on/no water and it was dry. Could...

I’m a former auto mechanic with high end air tools but I don’t really want to fire up the compressor for taking bolts off of my motorcycle or personal vehicles. I don’t have access to the tool trucks now but want reliable tools.

Older DeWalt drill

I am looking for recommendations for a cordless 3/8” impact wrench and drill. Makita, Dewalt, Milwaukee….etc Thanks in advance

I have had bad experiences with Harbor Freight power/electrical tools. A year ago, I bought a HF circular saw. It broke on the very first cut.

You can get a new battery for about $40 off of Amazon. As I get closer to retirement (7 months), I need things like this to keep me occupied. I can’t sit and watch TV. I most likely go to work part time as an auto mechanic to occupy my time.

Walking through the garage this week I noticed the charging lights were out on my jump pack. I replaced the battery three years ago. I wiggled the charging cord and the lights blinked. I ordered a new cord from Amazon for $22. I also opened the back up and noticed the solder holding the...

It is an extra handle bolt. Confirmed that by looking on hydraulic repair website.

May I ask for what part of the jack? Thanks