help with a Craftsman ratchet

[decableguy2000]

Need help with a Craftsman ratchet that I got at an estate sale. Model #42791 3/8 flex quick release. I would very much like to find a rebuild kit but they are NLA # 44782. Can any one tell what size of the spring is and if any other kit may work. I was thinking kit #43437 may work, but would have to reuse the old selector switch and pawl.

 

[dstblj52]

can i ask why your not just going to warranty it out for a new one?

 

[decableguy2000]

Thought about it, may just do that. None of the Lowes around me has one in stock at the moment.

 

[Bockscar]

What's wrong with it?

 

[KnurledNut]

The kit number you listed is wrong. It should be #44782.

 

[decableguy2000]

What's wrong with it?

locks ups, cleaned and greased lightly still does it.

The kit number you listed is wrong. It should be #44782.

Correct and corrected original post still NLA and none on Ebay

 

[KnurledNut]

@decableguy2000
How about getting a donor ratchet?
The fixed handle #43785 used the same kit and can be found cheap on ebay.

 

[decableguy2000]

Was able to exchange it at Lowes near the office. However the process was an act of congress. 30-40 min and track down manager. They need training.

Plus side its a 72t, and made in Taiwan.

 

[wrenchr]

I might of had a kit for that. Been awhile since I looked at my stash though.

 

[Vwpower]

90% of the time if you take it apart, clean and reassemble it will work as it should.

 

[HVAC Study]

It is a disgrace to warranty a USA made ratchet for a Taiwan or China one. In my opinion, I never warranty USA rats I RE build or use for parts.

 

[mikedaman4u2know@gmai]

This thread has my attention. I returned a broken Craftsman staple gun to a Sears store and was told they no longer honor the Craftsman hand tool warrantee, but reluctantly replaced it with an inferior gun that uses Sears proprietary staples.

I now have a 3/8ths ratchet with a failed internal, so I will take it to my local Lowe's and try and have it replaced. Even if it is with an inferior tool, it is better than no working tool.

l also have a Craftsman electric die grinder with a failed bearing. I brought it to a local Sears repair/parts store and they no longer support parts for my die grinder. At some point, I will seek a source of replacement bearings and return it to service. In the mean time, I have been using a Harbor Freight electric die grinder and has worked flawlessly.

 

[mikedaman4u2know@gmai]

WooHoo..I returned my Craftsman 3/8ths drive ratchet that was skipping to my local Lowe's to exchange for a working unit. They exchanged it, no questions asked. This was good to know, as I have a good number of Craftsman hand tools from years ago. Maybe my experience will encourage someone else to try an exchange for failed tools.

 

[Fedwrench]

Is that the old school ratchet that has a ball on the top edge of the ratchet head that you depress to add oil? If so, i don't any of the existing old 30 tooth ratchet kits will fit it. those ratchets with the lube point are slightly different internally.