Sk 42470

[Macduf]

I can't get the needle nose in to disassemble the ratchet, any advice? This one seems built different maybe older.

 

[gearhead1]

I use two very small screwdrivers to do it.

 

[TJx]

Snap ring pliers

 

[jakemac]

^^^^^ This ^^^^^
is what I use when I can't get a pair of needle nose in there.

 

[AceofSpad3s]

I wish sk would just us snap rings instead of those laser guided eye seeking retainer rings. Does anyone know if you could just swap out the retainer rings with snap rings?

 

[ganymede]

It's harder on your rat because it's an older specimen, probably late 30's early 40's. (Quite collectible!)
Snap ring pliers should work though.

 

[Macduf]

Thanks for the advice, it works great now just wanted to clean it.

 

[defektes]

Two precision screwdrivers, pinch and lift with the other hand, IF snap ring pliers do not work. Wear safety glasses it will hurt your eye.

 

[Macduf]

Stupid question , are these snap ring pliers. Bought them before looking. Really want to open this ratchet.

 

[kythri]

Stupid question , are these snap ring pliers. Bought them before looking. Really want to open this ratchet.

Yes, and those should have some extra/different tips in there, too.

 

[defektes]

I use that same set at work, has additional tips as stated, and will work fine for your ratchet.

 

[XxToolAholicxX]

I usually disassemble that ratchet with a small needle nose pliers....
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I am a ToolAholic, Sometimes I regret it, Especially when the Toolman wont give me no credit

 

[SMKS]

Another tip,

Take a mini pick and clean the grease and gunk out of the groove for the retaining ring. The groove is often filled with junk and that can stop the ring from compressing enough to remove the mechanism.

 

[thesilverone]

SMKS beat me to it