ratchet lubrication question

[marksd1]

I am rehabilitating a SO 3/4 drive ratchet head that has been very sadly neglected. It is clean on the inside (now), and needs to be lubed before rebuilding. What is the optimal lubrication, and quantity of lubrication to use?
Thanks
Dan

 

[2chipped]

I don't know how to add another thread so i bumped it for you

 

[Stephenw]

http://www.shopngarage.com/forum/index.php?topic=89.0

 

[Rockaholic555]

The red lube of love. It's the best stuff ever. Surprised this forum isn't ranting about it already. I've got it in a couple crapsmans, a 72 tooth toptul, and my snappy. Works great in all of them, cuts down on noise a lot too.

 

[lauver]

I'd recommend SuperLube Synthetic Grease. It's also what Snap-on recommends and supplies with their rebuild kits.

Simply apply a light coating to all moving parts and anything touching a moving part.

You can find this stuff at most auto parts stores and at Harbor Freight, or you can buy it on the internet... just google SuperLube.

 

[DARKSCOPE001]

I picked up a bottle of rll. it didnt work to well in my matco clones and it leaks so i wasnt verry happy with it but supposidly it works wonders in the lower tooth count ratchets and also the snapon dual 80 ratchets. If you can deal with the leaking and having to rebuild more than normal it supposidly works awesome. Me personaly i like to use a light brushing of white lithium grease it seems to work for me. As long as there is a film of it between the moving parts its going to do its duty

GOOD LUCK
Sean Scott

 

[plinker]

I'd recommend SuperLube Synthetic Grease. It's also what Snap-on recommends and supplies with their rebuild kits.

+1

I use this stuff for alot of things too.

 

[lauver]

+1

I use this stuff for alot of things too.

I've used SuperLube on the drawer slides in my chests and cabinets with good results. If you want to try this, be sure to clean the slides carefully first. Drawer slides are notorious for accumulating rust, dried grease, and gritty contaminants. At least that is the case in my garage because I do a lot of filing, sanding, grinding, and welding. Your garage may be different.

 

[hammlm]

Permatex Green Hi Temp Caliper grease. As a bonus, you can use it the next time yo change your brakes. A little dab'll do ya.