Will this work? Fixing SK Ratchet. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

In The Ten Ring · 11-11-2017, 09:32 PM

Sorry no pics.....

I completely disassembled an SK ratchet I came across. It was seized. After an Evaporust soak, rinse, and blow dry period, I tore it completely down.

No broken teeth but the chrome plating on the "paws" or whatever it is called (the gear which allows one direction or the other to be used) has a badly flaking chrome plating. It falls off if I touch it at all.

I want to use a wire wheel to remove the rest of the lose plating, clean the parts as best I can, lube with synthetic grease, and reassemble.

Do you think this will work? It will be a garage only tool.

There is a "rebuild kit" but it's $23.00. Is the kit worth it?

**davischevy** · 11-11-2017, 09:37 PM

I think it will work fine. The plating shouldn't make a difference.

**mongocanfly** · 11-11-2017, 09:49 PM

sk has a lifetime warranty. ..I'd just swap it for a new one....
https://sktools.com/content/sktools/en_US/warranty.html

**davischevy** · 11-11-2017, 10:05 PM

Oh yeah, I forgot about the warranty.

68C15 · 11-11-2017, 10:24 PM

Why would they have any plating on a torque bearing surface? Is it for friction reduction?

You may scoff at Snap On prices but with their new ratchets I can't say enough good about them. I've used one of my 3/8" ratchets to break lug nuts loose at salvage yard, with a cheater pipe and me standing on it

In The Ten Ring · 11-11-2017, 10:24 PM

That's neat and thanks for the suggestion (and link) but I am not the original buyer....

I know people used to find Craftsman tools at yardsales and then trade those in for new ones but I never looked at that as honest.

I'll just lube it up well, as long as the de-chromed part doesn't rust, I should be OK.

I might contact SK and see if they will sell me just a new detent spring and that paws part.

OK, emailed their company and asked if I could purchase just those parts.

68C15 · 11-11-2017, 10:32 PM

Man, you've just gained more points from me. We need more people like you

**mongocanfly** · 11-11-2017, 10:33 PM

it doesn't say you have to be the original purchaser...I'd call the number and talk to em...I'm sure they'll stand behind their tools reguardless of circumstances. ..

In The Ten Ring · 11-11-2017, 11:07 PM

I sent them an email, if they want to offer an exchange I will be game, but I was upfront I was not the original buyer.

Really I just want to repair this one in a way to prevent future rust.

**mongocanfly** · 11-11-2017, 11:21 PM

nothing wrong with showing a little character....kudos..

11-11-2017, 09:32 PM	#1
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Will this work? Fixing SK Ratchet. Sorry no pics..... I completely disassembled an SK ratchet I came across. It was seized. After an Evaporust soak, rinse, and blow dry period, I tore it completely down. No broken teeth but the chrome plating on the "paws" or whatever it is called (the gear which allows one direction or the other to be used) has a badly flaking chrome plating. It falls off if I touch it at all. I want to use a wire wheel to remove the rest of the lose plating, clean the parts as best I can, lube with synthetic grease, and reassemble. Do you think this will work? It will be a garage only tool. There is a "rebuild kit" but it's $23.00. Is the kit worth it?

11-11-2017, 09:37 PM	#2
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,795	Re: Will this work? Fixing SK Ratchet. I think it will work fine. The plating shouldn't make a difference. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

11-11-2017, 09:49 PM	#3
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,605	Re: Will this work? Fixing SK Ratchet. sk has a lifetime warranty. ..I'd just swap it for a new one.... https://sktools.com/content/sktools/en_US/warranty.html

11-11-2017, 10:05 PM	#4
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,795	Re: Will this work? Fixing SK Ratchet. Oh yeah, I forgot about the warranty. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

11-11-2017, 10:24 PM	#5
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Will this work? Fixing SK Ratchet. Why would they have any plating on a torque bearing surface? Is it for friction reduction? You may scoff at Snap On prices but with their new ratchets I can't say enough good about them. I've used one of my 3/8" ratchets to break lug nuts loose at salvage yard, with a cheater pipe and me standing on it __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

11-11-2017, 10:32 PM	#7
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Will this work? Fixing SK Ratchet. Man, you've just gained more points from me. We need more people like you __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

11-11-2017, 10:33 PM	#8
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,605	Re: Will this work? Fixing SK Ratchet. it doesn't say you have to be the original purchaser...I'd call the number and talk to em...I'm sure they'll stand behind their tools reguardless of circumstances. ..

11-11-2017, 11:07 PM	#9
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Will this work? Fixing SK Ratchet. I sent them an email, if they want to offer an exchange I will be game, but I was upfront I was not the original buyer. Really I just want to repair this one in a way to prevent future rust.

11-11-2017, 11:21 PM	#10
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,605	Re: Will this work? Fixing SK Ratchet. nothing wrong with showing a little character....kudos..



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