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We have a Champion VR5-8 at work that has seen relatively light duty but has not been well maintained. (For the record, I was not the person responsible for its maintenance!) It went into service in 1993 and never had the oil changed. The fact that it ran thirty-two years is impressive given...

...and I'd like to put it into service if possible and it makes economic sense. Problem is, I'm coming up blank on some of it. These two pieces for starters: (Sorry for the super size image. I'll figure this out eventually.) The torch handle is a Harris Model 2000. It has a sticker that says...

Came across an SK 45170 in my (deceased) father-in-laws job tools. Like this one: The ratcheting mechanism worked, but it was very loose in the handle. Got and installed a rebuild kit - same deal. Stuck a socket to it and it wobbles all over the place. My FiL worked maintenance at a steel...

I've never rebuilt a ratchet before. Have an SK 45170 (3/8" round head) that needs rebuilt. I'm seeing prices for kits all over the map, from $9 to $30. Are they all the same? Do manufacturers other than the original maker sell kits for ratchets, and if so, is quality an issue. It would **** to...