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[Merkava_4]

That's a Proto No. 41-1/4 center punch. It has a body diameter of 1/4 inches.

Is that the size punch you use or is yours larger?

 

[snapmom]

I would use a straight punch to remove the old one. just smaller that the hole, its hard to mess the removal up. But if you are going to brad the new one in, I think what you have in the pic will do ok.

 

[Merkava_4]

I think what you have in the pic will do ok.

I don't want to do just okay, I want to use the correct punch; which one do you use?

 

[snapmom]

I do not know if there is a correct one. I would start with a flat pin punch, to flaten the stub out, then finish with the punch you have pictured, but with a small hole, like 1/32 deep, just to help finish with the fill.

 

[Merkava_4]

I would start with a flat pin punch, to flatten the stub out,

Won't that take the dimple away that's used to hold the center punch?

 

[snapmom]

It may, but you can reset the dimple, its just depends on how far the new pin is up from flush. If its flush to start with I would use the punch in the photo just to help set it. If its longer than flush, you may want to file it down and use a flat punch first then the center punch to reset the dimple.

 

[snapmom]

What you want to do is have a flush fit, and make sure its not loose, where it will easily come out.

 

[Merkava_4]

I just want to avoid having the dimple off center after the set. I'm fanatical about this stuff.

 

[wrenchr]

Just hammer it flat.

 

[Merkava_4]

Just hammer it flat.

I only have one shot at this and I don't want to screw it up.

 

[wrenchr]

You will not mess it up, grow a pair dude!!! lol

 

[snapmom]

If you mess it up, I will send you another one.

 

[nordstar]

Merkava_4, what are you doing?

 

[wantedabiggergarage]

Merkava_4, what are you doing?

I think he's hitting on Snapmom, LOL.

 

[snapmom]

I woun't tell.

 

[bchee]

Listen to Snapmom, be patient, and do what it says on the dime.

 

[Merkava_4]

That's the way it sits BEFORE being set.

I'm still too scared to strike it without knowing the correct punch to use.

 

[krusty the clown]

use your center punch! thats the tool to use........

 

[Merkava_4]

But is it the right size center punch? The tip diameter is damn near the same diameter as the stem. It fits in the dimple of the stem beautifully though.

 

[chad s]

But is it the right size center punch? The tip diameter is damn near the same diameter as the stem. It fits in the dimple of the stem beautifully though.

A center punch thats bigger than the stem of the lever may be best. As long as you go slowly, your not going to ruin anything. A larger center punch with the same taper as a small one will so the same work until you hammer it to far.

 

[krusty the clown]

it looks like it's the size i would use.......but it really doesn't matter, all your doing is making it tight. it could be done with a hammer for that matter but by using the center punch you will be spreading it evenly. it ain't rocket science!

 

[Merkava_4]

There it is, ready to go, but I don't have the courage to do it.

 

[krusty the clown]

whats the worst thing that could happen?

 

[Blacknwhitepit]

There it is, ready to go, but I don't have the courage to do it.

Think of the Nike Ad. "JUST DO IT"

Its a Ratchet repair job, not a Bris.



-BWP

 

[Merkava_4]

whats the worst thing that could happen?

It could look terrible and I'd be ashamed of screwing it up since snapmom went to the trouble of sending it to me.

 

[goodfellow]

Come-on Merk, the tension is killing me!!!

 

[Merkava_4]

Come-on Merk, the tension is killing me!!!

LOL!!!

I'm about ready to abort the mission ... no sense in screwing up a perfectly good reverse lever.

 

[hopalong]

Like someone said , just hammer it flat ! I was with Snap-on for 34 years and I can't tell you how many I installed. That is how we were trained.

hopalong

 

[paramudduck]

Merk if you don't do it, the gods of tools will call rust down on you.

 

[old salvage]

Do It !!

 

[krusty the clown]

jaysus......is it over yet!

 

[Merkava_4]

Like someone said , just hammer it flat ! I was with Snap-on for 34 years and I can't tell you how many I installed. That is how we were trained.

You didn't use a center punch?

 

[J.A.F.E.]

You didn't use a center punch?

My SO dealer just did two for me (F730, F731). He used a dead blow with metal ends (ball peen style) and just hammered them flat - no center punch. Looks great, works great. Three strikes and done.

I know you can do it.

~Steve

 

[snapmom]

Yes, do it.

 

[krusty the clown]

Come On Man.........git'er Done

 

[Merkava_4]

The ratchet is resting peacefully on the living room carpet. I may call Snap-on tomorrow and try to talk to one of the engineers. Wait!! Tomorrow's Saturday.

 

[Uncle Buck]

The ratchet is resting peacefully on the living room carpet. I may call Snap-on tomorrow and try to talk to one of the engineers. Wait!! Tomorrow's Saturday.

Boy, you need some serious help!

 

[krusty the clown]

Boy, you need some serious help!

he's probably administering oxygen to it to keep it alive

 

[joenero]

Seriously, you're just jinxing yourself here. For being this paranoid about it you might just possibly mess it up!
Spend the 15 seconds getting it done and it's over with, taking 1 picture and posting it takes more time.
You could always go out and buy a holder/handle for the punch and tape a level to the side so you know it'll go on straight, or use a press, etc, lol.

 

[wantedabiggergarage]

Are you just doing this, hoping that SnapMom invites you over? Are you going to take your Gearwrench stuff, so she treats you like a bad boy?

We are wondering which is the tool here?