Does UTICA tools have me by the gonads?

[hofferwood]

Hey all,
I got this torque wrench about 25 yrs ago. It was purchased for one specific job, so I got to keep it.
Anyway it's been used maybe 20 times over the years. Went to use it on a project, and found no ratchet'ee. Took it apart to find what you see below.
So I think, old, USA, good name, "Warranty". Make a call to S.C. "yup she's got a 1 year warranty"
But we got a repair kit--$65.00---
It's just a 36 tooth double pawl, no gold,no diamonds, WHAT?????
Well i googed it and this is the consensus http://www.all-spec.com/products/Tools|Wrenches_and_Sockets|TOL-47/V152KR.html
20 bucks I could see but-----
Perhaps I'll make one out of "Mighty Putty" (Billy would be proud, god rest his soul).
Sorry just had to *****.
Chuck

 

[jerryW]

Find a used one at a flea market, then repair this one.


jerry

 

[billymade]

These guys are a little cheaper!
http://www.all2ools.com/index.pl/froogle?productid=UTC/V152KR

These guys have it for $20 but listed as "NLA"... hmmm, that doesn't sound good!
http://www4.ued.net/ued/addItems.do?itemCode=CPRV152KR

I wonder if you have it calibrated and repaired at the same time; if they will give you a deal? Maybe give them a call and see what they can do for you?
http://www.teamtorque.com/

Then again; the authorized flat rate repair from UTICA/COOPER TOOLS @ $85 is looking pretty good considering the price of the repair kit itself! This maybe the best deal going! Maybe give them a call and see what the repair/calibration would be: Contact Utica Customer Service at (800) 845-5629 Good luck and keep us posted on what you end up doing!
http://www.coopertools.com/customer_service/services/calibration.cfm

 

[Tool Pants]

Here is what I went through with my Utica.

http://www.craftsmantooltalk.com/BBS/Craftsman_Tool_Collection/4004/4004/flat-page3.html

Cooper was no help, other than telling me to buy the kit that cost more than what I paid for the torque wrench when it was new.

There are actually several different kits, and some changed over the years. I am off to work, but will look at your pics closer later. I think I still have a pawl. What is your model, drive size, and torque range.

Or you can try this.

 

[reptilezs]

i believe it should still function fine if you reassemble the guts with the one working pawl.

 

[lbgradwell]

Hmmm. This kinda ***** as I have a similar vintage NOS piece...

 

[hofferwood]

Here is what I went through with my Utica.

http://www.craftsmantooltalk.com/BBS/Craftsman_Tool_Collection/4004/4004/flat-page3.html

Cooper was no help, other than telling me to buy the kit that cost more than what I paid for the torque wrench when it was new.

There are actually several different kits, and some changed over the years. I am off to work, but will look at your pics closer later. I think I still have a pawl. What is your model, drive size, and torque range.

TCI 150RA 3/8 3/8"drive Torque range 0-150 in. lbs.

i believe it should still function fine if you reassemble the guts with the one working pawl.

It needs the other to back up the spring&detent pin.

Take the diameter reading you have and find another brand with the same. I have placed and replaced great neck 3/8 inserts into a variety of other brands only having to shim a bit on the length. Most internal parts interchange too.

First I want to say Thanks for ALL the replies

I have disassembled all the round head guys I have, only 1 close and it is a single pawl.
But this is the route I want to take, Your right it's a COMMON design. Just gotta find the right size. If not I'll make a blank and use One pawl.
I'm attaching a pic with dim's.
All in inches, the top number is actual, the bottom number is if you put it on one of them sticks with lines and numbers.
Thanks again gang,
Chuck

 

[bonneyman]

I have a Utica TW repair kit, two pawls in 3/8". Maybe it will work?
PM sent.

 

[hofferwood]

B-man has the part I need, great price
But for some unforeseen fridgadrator problems (att. photo) the kit is back burnered for a bit.
So what I'm going to do in the mean time, is (attempt) to make a blank for the broken pawl.
I'll post photos, so all the toolroom guys can have a grin at my hackaneese
Chuck

 

[mrholeshot]

Thats a pretty solid solution

 

[JohnFreeman]

Seems like it should hold up...

 

[hofferwood]

Well I went ahead and cobbled up a blank this evening.
I made it out of 6061 3/8 square alum. I was going to use some keystock, but none to be had here.
Milled it on the lathe down to 1/4" thick (the quick change tool post gives a little x-axis), cut it to length (a little short on one end), clamped it into the pawl body, drilled the 1/8" pivot hole (this don't pivot tho), then the 19/64" center hole. Done in a drill press.
Next problem, 3/8 square drive and a three jaw chuck. Slip it on a 10mm hf socket, slam that live center home, good to go.
All but the last 25 thou. was cut with hss, then I switched over to the carbide indexable (i read in the funny papers carbide does not like interrupted cuts, meaning like the head of a bolt, wham,wham,wham).
Hell I'm new to this machinin' stuff, always had the toolroom to take it to, NO MORE.
Lubed it up,assembled it, sounds better than ever.
Might not need that kit, B-man. We'll see, maybe I could put that cash towards a cross slide vise for the drill press (I'm POOR)
Chuck

 

[Rickster]

Can you remove the socket head from the torque wrench and cut down a ratchet to work in its place?

 

[hofferwood]

Don't need to Rickster.
With the blank & single pawl, she ratchets for. and rev PERFECT.
And thinking about it 150in. lbs is ONLY 12.5ft.lbs!
I think it'll be fine as is.
At least 'till someone throws a 6ft cheater on it.
Thanks all
Chuck

 

[greg1147]

late to the party guess I'll make it solid.

 

[Rinspeed]

late to the party guess I'll make it solid.

Nice first post, to an 11 year old thread. Hopefully your next post makes a little more sense,

 

[greg1147]

I was referring to welding the torque wrench head rather than dealing with UTICA repair parts. Great tool but their support not so much.