EASCO Ratchet

[Fedwrench]

Would there happen to be rebuild kit on someone's shelf?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Allen-11908-Rat...146?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a62eaf3b2

I picked up a couple of these to keep my older ratchets going strong!!!

Armstrong used to make a version of the Easco ratchet that was full polished with same gear. I can't get a part number from Armstrong so, it may be discontinued.
I don't care for the 36 tooth armstrong ratchets. I like the basic Gearwrench 60 tooth ratchet. See if you can get them to give you a 3/8 drive armstrong maxx ratchet.

 

[mrholeshot]

I would explain to them you have a USA fine tooth ratchet and thats what you would like in return. Like Fedwrench said push for the Armstrong Maxx.

 

[PowderKeg]

Armstrong used to make a version of the Easco ratchet that was full polished with same gear. I can't get a part number from Armstrong so, it may be discontinued.

FWIW, my 1/2" Armstrong version is 12-915. The full chrome job looks much better IMHO than the standard matte finish w/ chrome head, and while the handle is a little odd looking it feels comfortable - although it could get real slick to hold onto real quick.

 

[thesilverone]

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=44430

Allen 3/8 model#11904, repair kit#11908
Armstrong 3/8 model#11-915, repair kit#11-963
Craftsman 3/8 model#43781,42794(Flex),42792(Flex),43788, repair kit#43436
Easco 3/8 model#721109,721413(Flex),721412(Flex), repair kit#11908
K-D 3/8 model#721109,721413(Flex), repair kit#721103(old),11908(new)
Master Mechanic???
Napa 3/8 model# NHT NB-47, repair kit# 11908

 

[rcsec]

THANKS!

I read through it yesterday then must have closed that browser...and couldn't find that thread again or the PNs. I just ordered the repair kit off ebay.

Brought this ratchet into work yesterday (we're not a repair facility) to do some research on it. A coworker fondled it, "WOW, now that's nice." The only other thing we had to compare to it was a cheap, disposable import; which just rattled & clunked when used. lol

 

[MC1983]

Any tips on how to get the snap ring off on these things if the ears are gone? Got a 1/4 ratchet from the flea market that was pretty rusted and after soaking it in evaporust, I noticed the ears were broken off on the snap ring. Now I can't figure out how to get it apart to put a new kit in.

 

[blarf]

Any tips on how to get the snap ring off on these things if the ears are gone? Got a 1/4 ratchet from the flea market that was pretty rusted and after soaking it in evaporust, I noticed the ears were broken off on the snap ring. Now I can't figure out how to get it apart to put a new kit in.

Grab an end with some pliers and keep pulling till it's all out?

 

[MC1983]

Not enough clearance to get in there with pliers.

 

[DanCo]

2 picks, jam 1 to hold the ring in place, the other to pull the other end out. Then a needle nose to pull what's left of the clip out.

 

[blarf]

2 picks, jam 1 to hold the ring in place, the other to pull the other end out. Then a needle nose to pull what's left of the clip out.

That. Then buy a ratchet that uses proper fasteners to keep everything in place.

 

[MC1983]

Thanks, I was able to get the broken snap ring off. I ended up using a pair of surgical hemostats since that was the only thing that would fit.

Anybody got any leads on where to find a rebuild kit for the 1/4" ratchets? I only found the 3/8" kits on ebay.

 

[thesilverone]

I was able to locate a 1/4 ratchet rebuild kit on craftsman's forum. they are rare to find.

 

[thesilverone]

just saw this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Cra..._Automotive_Tools&vxp=mtr&hash=item1e6958e8f7

12.99 + 3.25 shipping is a bit expensive for a repair kit though

 

[jrodc455]

I have 3 1/2" kits, 1 3/8" and 1 1/4" lol.

 

[jrodc455]

I am willing to part with the kits I have. I also have some craftsman rhft handles.

 

[wrh3]

If anyone needs a RHFT 3/8 repair kit, here is one that works from Cripes:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/25076766814...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_2473wt_1037

 

[chuckh_02]

I have an Easco Breaker Bar 73 1318 (newer style) that I broke the drive head on. Does anyone know of the part number for the repair kit so I can give it when I call in?