lordabraxis
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Here's the most up to date Craftsman Ratchet Repair Kit Cross Reference/Match-Up Guide for anybody interested. Enjoy!
Craftsman Ratchet Repair Kits Reference
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cdeer001
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Thanks.
mikebaker1129
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Thanks for sharing!
The info on the balls that often get lost is helpful.
What does Sears do with the left over parts from ratchet rebuilds ?
Trash or are they saved ? I could use some clips from the 3/8 RHFT and LL
The info on the balls that often get lost is helpful.
What does Sears do with the left over parts from ratchet rebuilds ?
Trash or are they saved ? I could use some clips from the 3/8 RHFT and LL
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lordabraxis
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They are actually "supposed" to be thrown in the scrap tool barrel but I tend to save some parts. I'll search my stash for some of the clips for the RHFT ratchets for you.
This May be a stupid question that I should know the answer but which ratchet are you referring to as LL?
mikebaker1129
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Ratchet # 43784
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lordabraxis
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Last I knew you could order them through sears parts direct. Which kit are you looking for?
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lordabraxis
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Which clip do you need? For the lever, the bigger clip or both? Either way I know I have a few of them laying around.
mikebaker1129
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The bigger clips.
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lordabraxis
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Sent you a PM.
I wasn't, never even knew they sold kits. I have a ratchet that seems to slip, may be a good candidate for a rebuild.
pendragon1998
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Great resource, thanks for sharing!
gdocktor3
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Check here for kits and other Cman USA tools. Sears doesn't always have the kits you need. http://www.bowerstool.com/category-s/121.htm?searching=Y&sort=5&cat=121&show=30&page=2
Richard Cranium
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Thanks for sharing, some great info here. I see people asking about rebuild kits often here on GJ.
four.cycle
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RATCHET REPAIR KIT
Craftsman R4483 Ratchet Repair Kit for 1/4" drive 24-tooth ratchet
* contains "flying V" selector knob *
new NOS
$1.00 + $4.95 shipping now. 0 bids now. ends Weds. 11/16
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-CRA...995546?hash=item4d4e3b5eda:g:zvYAAOSw4GVYIBQP
Craftsman R4483 Ratchet Repair Kit for 1/4" drive 24-tooth ratchet
* contains "flying V" selector knob *
new NOS
$1.00 + $4.95 shipping now. 0 bids now. ends Weds. 11/16
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-CRA...995546?hash=item4d4e3b5eda:g:zvYAAOSw4GVYIBQP
Roberts210
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Many thanks Lordabraxis, for posting this. I'm not where my C-man ratchet-head, 1/2" torque wrench is, so I don't right now, have the C-man number for it, but I got it in 1978. IT is the type that you twist the handle to increase/decrease the torque setting. It clicks when the correct torque is reached. I did check with Sears in the 1990's sometime to see if they would warranty it, as the ratchet mechanism broke, but they wanted to give me a crappy new torque wrench. Since then I have it set to tighten and I never change from that. The ratchet mechanism still works to tighten only, and after each use I set the torque value back to zero. Are you aware of anyone else who has a similar torque wrench who has found a rebuild kit for it? Thanks.
Edit: I found the number of my torque wrence. It's 9-44443
Edit: I found the number of my torque wrence. It's 9-44443
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IntrstlarOvrdrve
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Thanks for posting! I could not find my ratchet in the table though, it's a 1/2" flex head quick release #44984. It's an older USA made unit. I've looked up kits on eBay but get conflicting information on what actually fits my ratchet. Can anyone shed some light?
LB-1911
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IntrstlarOvrdrve
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^Thanks! Somehow I missed that. 
ch:
I ended up going to my local sears and they gave me just the gear out of #43447. It's made in China, and is slightly different but at least it's not got any broken teeth (yet...). I'll probably end up breaking down and ordering a kit from eBay at some point.
ch:I ended up going to my local sears and they gave me just the gear out of #43447. It's made in China, and is slightly different but at least it's not got any broken teeth (yet...). I'll probably end up breaking down and ordering a kit from eBay at some point.
drink
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You know I was looking at some old Craftsman ratchets and found a refurbished ratchet with a black switch lever. Can any of you tell if these refurbished ratchets have chinese parts or where the parts are coming from? Is the black swithc lever plastic or steel?
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IntrstlarOvrdrve
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That one has Chinese guts. I think the switch lever is still metal, it's identical to the switch that was in the kit I got parts out of. Plus it's got the warranty sticker on it.
In the PDF it says that the China ratchet has improvements for enhanced dirt filtration.
Does that mean that Chinese ratchet is superior to USA ratchet? That's weird considering that in popular culture the opposite is claimed about chinese tools :/
Does that mean that Chinese ratchet is superior to USA ratchet? That's weird considering that in popular culture the opposite is claimed about chinese tools :/
LB-1911
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I took apart my 1/2 Craftsman ratchet to clean and grease, and I lost a part by the switch lever. I have the spring, but I think there was a ball bearing on top of the spring that engaged the switch lever.
Craftsman Repair kit is 44784, which is no longer available. Any ideas for a work around to replace the missing ball bearing, or spring cover?
I don't have the ratchet in front of me, but believe it is a 44974. thanks Rich
Craftsman Repair kit is 44784, which is no longer available. Any ideas for a work around to replace the missing ball bearing, or spring cover?
I don't have the ratchet in front of me, but believe it is a 44974. thanks Rich
Zapp Branigan
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So they charge for the rebuild kits now? I guess it's been a long time since I used and or broke one. Scratch that, that's not true. I was hammering on something the other day with a 1/2" RP Craftsman ratchet. 
kythri
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Officially, they've never sold the rebuild kits - they either replaced your ratchet with a new or rebuild, or rebuilt yours while you waited, but there was no guarantee that you'd get yours back, or a new-off-the-shelf.
Unofficially, some stores would give them away/sell them for a penny, which is where most of the eBay kits come from.
Unofficially, some stores would give them away/sell them for a penny, which is where most of the eBay kits come from.
jakemac
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You don't need a new kit to fix your ratchet if the teeth on the anvil (gear) and pawl are fine. Just take the handle to a hardware store with a good assortment of parts drawers and pick out a ball bearing that loosely fits the hole.
Buy extras in case you lose it while assembling again. Some members do the assembly in a plastic shopping bag to catch the bearing if it escapes.
JohnDeere1
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I had to make a clip from an SK ratchet for a rhft and it worked just had to cut and bend. If any on runs into this issue here's the fix.
mikebaker1129
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Ball sizes are listed in the PDF in post#1, locate the size for your ratchet and pick up at your hardware store as mentioned.
4.5 mm ball is pretty common on the RP ratchets.
kythri
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Try eBay.
Looking for a repair kit but can’t find a model number for this 1/2” ratchet.
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WWheeler
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AFAIK there are no kits to be had for the pre-model number 'flying V' =V= ratchets.
If it has sentimental value to you your best bet may be a donor ratchet off ebay. Still plenty to be had for around what the cost of what people on ebay typically would want for a kit in any case.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=craftsman flying v ratchet+1/2
BTW, did we have a cheater on that or what?
If it has sentimental value to you your best bet may be a donor ratchet off ebay. Still plenty to be had for around what the cost of what people on ebay typically would want for a kit in any case.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=craftsman flying v ratchet+1/2
BTW, did we have a cheater on that or what?
WWheeler
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The kit for that torque wrench is definitely not the same as moparman's (different generation plus yours is quick release). At least yours has a model number - 44443 (long as it belongs to that box). Assuming the quoted post below is correct then I think that kit can still be found on ebay:
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Craftsman repair kit 43447
EDIT: Might want to have a read of that old thread just to make sure. Seems that kit does work for that model torque wrench but not all of the parts in it will fit.
Craftsman Micro-torque wrench repair
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47064
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Craftsman repair kit 43447
EDIT: Might want to have a read of that old thread just to make sure. Seems that kit does work for that model torque wrench but not all of the parts in it will fit.
Craftsman Micro-torque wrench repair
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47064
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d.mcfarland
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I've got a Craftsman RHFT repair kit in 1/2" drive that I'd sell/trade if anyone is looking for one.
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WWheeler
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If your post had 'flex' in it I'd probably have just broken my keyboard trying to punch the keys out fast enough.
Yea I believe it was a cheater bar incident, best I can remember it was many years ago in my young & dumb days.
Thanks
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planemech00
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Replacement balls were easy to find package of 100 for $3 now I'm looking for the spring measurements