Plomb/Proto 5649

[kythri]

Got this at an estate sale yesterday:

It works, but the selector lever has broken off of the selector.

Will a current-production Proto 5649RK kit work in this, or does someone know where else I can get a replacement selector?

The kit looks identical, and the pawl springs could definitely stand to be replaced...

 

[SCscoutguy]

Nice lawsuit tool you have there. Yes the current kit will work in your ratchet. I would suggest just replacing the pawl and selector switch and keeping the rest though.

 

[kythri]

Lawsuit tool?

From looking at the kit, I think I'll keep the pawls, the gear/drive assembly, and replace the selector and the pawl springs. The existing pawls are in good shape.

 

[Lost Road]

That is an awesome ratchet! SC is correct, that tool is from the changeover period from when plomb became proto as a result of plumb's lawsuit and resulting penalties.

 

[barcalo]

Great GREAT piece! If you ever want to trade it for something please let me know. That PROTO logo is so great! That is the type of the stuff I can never find on the East Coast!

 

[Gort the giant robot]

The ratchet has already had a repair kit installed in it in the past. That side cover is off a lot newer ratchet. The original side cover would have LOS ANGELES on it.

Gort.