How do I take this Indestro? Ratchet apert?

[S-K Tool Fanatic!]

I got this Westcraft ratchet that I’m fairly sure is an Indestro from my cousin. But the problem is I can’t figure out how to take it apart to clean the inside. So if anybody knows please tell us. Thanks in advance.
-Tommy

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Sorry man that don't come apart

 

[Username already in use]

Sorry man that don't come apart

Well… I’m sure it’ll come apart.. but it’ll never go back together!

 

[Oldtuleguy]

If you soak the head in atf for a few days it helps

 

[bonneyman]

Get a hypodermic needle from a medical supply store and "inject" you 50/50 atf - acetone mixture thru the "oil" hole. You'll probably be surprised at all the black junk that comes out of it!

 

[chris142]

It's pressed together. I would soak it in gas a few days then blow it out with brackleaner then oil it.

 

[d42jeep]

What he said! I spray a bunch of brake cleaner in the hole and wash out the old grease or whatever is in there. After the brake cleaner evaporates, I take 3 in one oil and squirt a bunch in the hole. Those ratchets are strong and almost indestructible (except for the directional lever) once cleaned and lubed.
-Don

 

[S-K Tool Fanatic!]

Ok I picked up a fresh can of brake clean today, so I will try that tomorrow.
-Tommy

 

[S-K Tool Fanatic!]

That helped a little bit, but still one of the worst feeling ratchets I’ve ever felt, I would give this thing away If I could
-Tommy

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Let her soak a few days. Looks like someone was smacking the faceplate with something

 

[S-K Tool Fanatic!]

Its nit that is dirty, its just very clicky/skippy. Like I said I would give away but like George said “Can’t even give it away”
-Tommy

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Bummer sounds damaged.

 

[S-K Tool Fanatic!]

I don’t know if it’s damaged, I think I have just been spoiled by my S-K ratchets.
-Tommy

 

[ng8264723]

It's just peened over carefully unpeen it

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Sk roundhead ratchet is a smooth machine by comparison!

 

[bonneyman]

It's just peened over carefully unpeen it

I always wanted to try that, but all the Duro ratchets I have a free and clicking nicely.

 

[S-K Tool Fanatic!]

I always wanted to try that, but all the Duro ratchets I have a free and clicking nicely.

Might try it, got nothing to lose.
-Tommy

 

[four.cycle]

That pressed-flange unit had (at most) a 36-tooth mechanism. They are a bit "clicky-clacky" - it's not a racehorse, but it'll get the job done.