Snap-On Ratchet Direction Selector Issues

[Cab037]

I've got a 936 and an older ferret series 3/8 Snap-on Ratchet, and they both are difficult to switch the direction. The 936 is more difficult than the ferret believe it or not. They are difficult enough, that I can't normally switch direction with my thumb while holding the ratchet with the same hand. Is this normal?

I don't have any real experience with Snap-On ratchets, and I only recently picked these up with some other estate sale items. I cleaned and lubed both ratchets, so I expect they are in as good of shape as I can get them at this time.

Let's not delve into a discussion of which brand ratchets are better or worse than these Snap-On ratchets.... I own plenty of other brand of ratchets and I don't need advise on replacements.

Thanks in advance for the help.

 

[Dirty Diesels]

Possible tooth wear inside the ratchet my old FK720 does it from time to time & I'm thinking of getting a ratchet repair kit for it.

 

[wornoutoldman]

Contact SO by email or phone and request a rebuild kit(s).

 

[snapmom]

Its prob. the spring or paw, or could be the ball in worn. gets a kit and replace everything.

 

[merbie]

My 36 did the sand thing was a little better after rebuild but still had horrendous back drag


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[espyking83]

Careful, talking about issues concerning Snap On will get you flamed around here....


But I honestly think if you have a decent driver he will warranty them without issue.

 

[merbie]

Trade it in for a dual 80 I did


Sent from the sticks

 

[Dirty Diesels]

Trade it in for a dual 80 I did


Sent from the sticks

It is the ratchet kit inside these older ratchets, known as wear n tear a new set of internals should cure the problem !

 

[ganymede]

..... The 936 rats had a tight spring but you should still be able to do it with your thumb.
Try shifting the ratchet with the cover plate off. Sometimes the cover plate is bent a little so that the ratchet will work with the plate installed one way but not the other.

 

[sonvolt]

Call their customer service and you will have a rebuild kit in a few days