3/4 drive handle confusion

[JSBriggs]

Ive got a Snap on L112E (breaker bar head) and what appears to be (unmarked) a 19-1/4" handle with pin lock. The problem is that the handle is 7/8 and the hole in the head is 13/16.

Did snap on/bluepoint/par-x ever use a 7/8 handle, or maybe some other toolco?

Anyone need a 7/8 handle and have a 13/16 laying around?

-Jeff

 

[JSBriggs]

Any thoughts?

-Jeff

 

[toolfreak]

Old style head uses the 13/16 handle, newer heads use 7/8" handle.

 

[Ledslinger]

I am in the exact same situation. I had my flex head replaced by Snap On, and the replacement didn't fit my handle, but when I figured out it didn't fit it was too late to do anything about it. The L872H handle has two different diameters and one is 13/16". I'll have to buy one if I want my flex head to be anything other than a paperweight. The original knurled handle that fits the L112E is an L72RJ.

 

[JSBriggs]

It sounds like you have the opposite of what I have. Maybe we should trade to make 2 usable sets. Ill PM you.

-Jeff

 

[mrshaun]

i have customers who make the hole bigger on the ratchet to accomidate the newer bar, but you will have to get the double ended handle to make it work now....

 

[Packard V8]

I've been looking for a 13/16" flex head for some time. If anyone ends up with an extra, PM me.

jack vines

 

[Ledslinger]

I just bought a Caterpillar bar 162 8716, likely an L872H made for them by Snap On. So it looks like I'm back in business with my L112E flex head.

 

[Ledslinger]

The 162 8716 handle which is a Cat part, appears to be identical to the Snap On handle L872H. The small end fits my L112E flex head, the other end is 7/8" and fits later flex heads and ratchet heads. No knurling on the handle.

 

[petefixer]

Where did you get the cat handle?