Craftsman Ratchet - Need Bearing help

[Tvtrader]

I enjoy taking an old ratchet and cleaning it up, lubing it and putting it back into service. Even if the plating comes off in spots if it is still serviceable I will use it.

Recently I have come across some ratchets that need bearings. I once saw a post where the author listed the correct size bearing needed for each ratchet.
usually it is the bearing near the Pawl that needs replacing.
I do have an RHFT ratchet that needs a bearing below the socket release button, not the one in the square drive that releases the socket, the one above it, on top of the spring.

Anyone familiar with this bearing?

I have seen the video on Youtube but they don't mention or show the bearing below the push button release.

 

[seber]

Bearing balls are universal items. Any bearing house or even McMaster Carr should be able to help if you know the diameter.

 

[mikebaker1129]

Which ratchet are you seeking parts for 43187 or the 43795 that you have apart?

 

[Mick56]

I saw this on here once, and wrote it down.
1/4" ratchet 3/32
3/8" ratchet - 5.5mm

 

[Tvtrader]

They are both apart.
The tri wing needs a single bearing by the pawl.
The RHFT has two bearings near each Pawl that are OK. It's the single bearing below the release button that broke.

 

[Tvtrader]

Thanks. There both 1/4 inch.
The RHFT has three bearings. Two by the pawl, and a broken one by the socket release button.

 

[mikebaker1129]

The triwing uses a plunger , not a bearing.
Let me check, I may have 1 in my ratchet parts.
As far as I know they are not available.
I will let you know when I check my ratchet parts.

 

[Mr.Nutcase]

the tri-wing was made by Stanley for Craftsman

 

[mikebaker1129]

I do have a plunger for the Triwing.
PM me your address.

 

[Tvtrader]

Here is a picture of the plunger

 

[bonneyman]

Worst comes to worse a more modern Stanley-made kit (like a Husky) will drop right in and work.