How to Service & Lubricate Ratchets

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@kaleb_gearhart6789 Жыл бұрын

I highly recommend doing a oil filter change with your favorite ratchet because oil always drips down into the ratchet

@zaydabbas1609 Жыл бұрын

Drop it in the drain pan a couple times for good measure

@linkinpiatak6669 Жыл бұрын

@@zaydabbas1609 i do that evrry fucking time on accidentXD

@thomasvargo95 Жыл бұрын

I like to soak my ratchets in water to keep them clean....

@Hekkle01 Жыл бұрын

@@thomasvargo95 the rust adds flavor

@thomasvargo95 Жыл бұрын

@@Hekkle01 And style 👍

@Noel127 Жыл бұрын

I just let my ratchets fall into my oil drain bucket that always does the job

@gabeguadan Жыл бұрын

That’s how the pros do it he’s got synthetic nylon lube in his ratchet we got 7,000 mile oil🤣

@gabeguadan Жыл бұрын

He’s working too hard

@nicktorres5540 Жыл бұрын

Get that multi blend used mixed up in that 72 tooth ratchet 😂😂

@harrisondodge6956 Жыл бұрын

Fall? Swish swish, bish. Sounds slick as oil now.

@lowkeydiegoduran4724 Жыл бұрын

@@gabeguadan 7000 mile oil, lmao

@zr1daddy14 Жыл бұрын

After it’s oil change, make sure you put the switch to off position so the battery doesn’t die…

@tyronsreekley876 Жыл бұрын

@@Rajesh-ec6hxstfu

@seanmckay3392 Жыл бұрын

@@Rajesh-ec6hxtake a joke loser

@seanmckay3392 Жыл бұрын

@@Rajesh-ec6hxtake a joke

@sutonzu Жыл бұрын

I also noticed this guy didn't even change the oil filter, whata rookie 🫠

@Mushroom.Madness. 4 ай бұрын

Mine won't come on at all how do i charge the battery ? I don't see a charge port anywhere... Someone told me to just stick the end part into a light socket but I can't get it in there without like... breaking the lightbulb first

@svt_mike66 Жыл бұрын

I just smack it on the ground a few times and it seems to do the trick for me, but this works too.

@Popcorx Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣👌

@stevennunez6013 Жыл бұрын

Just drop it in the oil bucket when you change your oil every once in a while problem solved

@boostedjb5168 Жыл бұрын

😂😂

@mmuller199 Жыл бұрын

Yea this trick always works with my torque wrench

@gremlinwraith3847 Жыл бұрын

Omg 😂😂😂

@Tgiles13 Жыл бұрын

Didnt realise that a bit of lubrication fixes backlash 🤣 Seriously though, the reason why the ratchet no longer freely rotates when youre undoing a bolt is becauseonce you loosen something, there is more friction in the ratchet mechanism than the friction on the bolt theads being engaged. Yes lube can help this to a point, but the spring strength would have a bigger impact..

@wildin13 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, noone noticed that the first clip he's loosening and the second clip he's tightening while holding the socket 🤣 they'll sell us a polishing compound next so our hands dont slip of the handle!

@isaackvasager9957 Жыл бұрын

I like how he states that to much oil will cause the mechanism to slip, hahahha. I actually can't tell if this video is a troll post or if this kid is serious.

@CoyoteFeral Жыл бұрын

@@wildin13 Ay, but he wouldn't have had to with some grease in that bitch amirite or amirite?

@longbow6416 Жыл бұрын

Ah, yes, I do this once a year at the same time I check my toilet bolts and replace my garden hose washers...

@simonstevens7250 Жыл бұрын

Lol

@janceifyre Жыл бұрын

Don't forget your sprinkler check valves, if they let go your pipes are gonna be full of water lmao

@ivanvazquez7465 Жыл бұрын

Also make sure your mirror still reflecting your self, you never know... 🤣

@meaders2002 Жыл бұрын

When a much younger man I had one ratchet that had an annoying sound. I disassembled it. I filled the mechanism with grease. It got quiet and smooth, never slipping.

@longbow6416 Жыл бұрын

@@meaders2002 I'm sometimes rough with my rachets. Always used Craftsman. Are they the best? Not by a long shot. Are they the worst? Not so much. I know there are tighter gears out there and help immensely in tight places where that next pawl click makes all the difference. I need to find a fine rachet to use just in those conditions. I have a set of GearWrench ratcheting wrenches and dang, those are nice, especially those hard to reach 10mms!

@tree8761 Жыл бұрын

Grease provides lubrication and a decent level of noise dampening. Both have their place oil/grease but grease is much better is this case.

@NDC1115 Жыл бұрын

On most of these fine tooth single pawl mechanisms, grease is to viscous and will cause the pawl to stick. On the old rocking pawls (Old Snap on, Craftsman, ect) grease works great. Snap on uses Super Lube silicone grease in their Dual 88s factory

@dionwright8422 Жыл бұрын

I've done this once, had to make sure it was actually turning as couldn't hear/feel it ratcheting 🤣

@tayuhiroya9452 Жыл бұрын

I always use grease. It just perfect.

@milindvashist Жыл бұрын

True

@georgecurtis6463 Жыл бұрын

Manufacturers say oil, not grease.

@cameronjones1283 Жыл бұрын

If your ratchet is slipping with any amount of oil on it, it’s time for a new ratchet.

@stevenkunkle3857 Жыл бұрын

Lifetime warranty, they're pretty great

@PrestonSteele09 Жыл бұрын

Yes broken teeth

@standardheat-fs8159 Жыл бұрын

That's what I thought, why tf would it slip with too much oil?

@Shade_Tree_Mechanic Жыл бұрын

No that means it's time for a rebuild kit, if the company offers one. Snap-On's for example run about 12-15$

@identifiesas65.wheresmyche95 2 ай бұрын

Yeah this is what i was thinking too, no way a ratchet that can pull 200 ftlbs is relying on friction thats overcome by oil lol

@brycemaggio6144 Жыл бұрын

Editing, audio quality, speech pattern and choose of words all make for a very easy to watch and understand video. This is minty bro!

@Ben.N Жыл бұрын

@levipatzer4276 Жыл бұрын

I perfer using a little bit of grease because it doesn't leak out and attract as much dust and debris wich will end up inside of the ratchet and cause premature wear.

@victorsalas339 Жыл бұрын

It depends on the type of mechanism, don't use grease for everything, it's better to use what the manufacturer tells you to use, if it says grease, use it, if it says oil, use oil, some mechanism gunk up if you use grease.

@jonathanbuehrer3605 Жыл бұрын

Use grease on everything

@patb4493 Жыл бұрын

Grease will hold just as much debris if not more being its sticky & thick plus not needing a clean+lube as often give grease more time for collecting debris

@Tgiles13 Жыл бұрын

@@victorsalas339 on sealed things grease is fine on ratchets

@cm0cm Жыл бұрын

Grease on fine tooth ratchets causes problems.

@sgtnick09 Жыл бұрын

Now I need to buy tools to work on my tools. Awesome.

@jackiemyers747 Жыл бұрын

I got tools that only used to fix other tools.

@jonnywilson9117 Жыл бұрын

Then you'll need tools to work on the tools that you use to work on your tools. Cycle continues.

@setoman1 Жыл бұрын

I work with a tool man. He services my tools :>

@Mike-rl2sc Жыл бұрын

I normally just hand it to the Snapon man and he tells me to grab a new one 🤣

@edgardominguez6048 Жыл бұрын

🧢 they should rebuild it right then and there

@dogwalker666 Жыл бұрын

For what they charge they should unde the bolts for me.

@charlesburns8661 Жыл бұрын

My snap on guy just cleans and rebuilds it with new internals. Still I manage to break the housing lol

@chandlerbraaten847 Жыл бұрын

Mine inspects everything and replaces anything thats worn. Then hands it back working like new.

@jr-md3gx Жыл бұрын

An oil change once a year has always done the trick for me

@fallingsuncreations9270 Жыл бұрын

For me I just cleaned the rusted parts off my old vintage ones and slabbed some grease on them boys and man they feel and sound so good!!!!

@MrPhotographer77 Жыл бұрын

I did that, but used super glue instead. No more noise to worry about. There's no more wiggling or excessive play. Try it.

@cannoncolossus2449 Жыл бұрын

Backlash? It’s called back drag or ratcheting resistance. Backlash refers to the amount of movement between gears. For example, in a ratchet, once it clicks there will be a measurable amount of movement to reengage the ratchet. This is for all gears like in a differential or transmission.

@KaylaJoyGunn Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@trippy_drxgxnz3701 Жыл бұрын

After oiling make sure to rewind the ratchet so it doesn’t lose its crank 😅

@Barret2002 Жыл бұрын

I just pack them full of grease and wait a couple decades before adding more, haven't had it fail yet

@jonnywilson9117 Жыл бұрын

My question is, how the fuck does too much lubrication cause a toothed mechanism to slip? I do the same thing though. Grease is superior to oil in a ratchet.

@isaackvasager9957 Жыл бұрын

@Jonny Wilson it cant....kid that made the video is an idiot.

@retardationnation869 Жыл бұрын

@@jonnywilson9117he doesn't know what he is talking about

@jonnywilson9117 Жыл бұрын

@@retardationnation869 The guy in the video? I figure he may be a little misinformed on how a ratchet mechanism works.

@retardationnation869 Жыл бұрын

@@jonnywilson9117 yes the guy in the vid

@texasaviator Жыл бұрын

Don’t forget to change the drain plug crush washer. Very important!

@jasperdomacena6491 6 ай бұрын

I use a DEHCO Ratchet.. 30 years in service I clean it out with gasoline and smothering the mechanism with Bearing Grease, worked for me all these years

@ipodpancakes2874 Жыл бұрын

I had the same Duralast ratchet set since I was 14 years old never lubricated it once and it still does the job

@alexanderstelly4531 Жыл бұрын

Grabbing my toolbox.... had NO IDEA you could do this 😯😯😯😯

@DivineGaming00 Жыл бұрын

Before: shows 'backlash' while loosening After: shows no 'backlash' because it was tightening 😂

@MarkoMygun Жыл бұрын

Nice tip I figured this out on my own years back I've tried passing it on and most say oh I just bought a new one geeez man really

@warphonesS22 Жыл бұрын

I like how after lubing he used his fingers to create resistance.

@Mike-yf1ep Жыл бұрын

I pack mine with bearing grease. Perfect

@HimmelWeint Жыл бұрын

Bearing grease is much better and longer lasting than the thin lubricant shown in the video.

@nathansteed1891 Жыл бұрын

I like how he holds the socket at the end so the ratchet will click

@smokey-smore Жыл бұрын

I’d use grease personally most of them are really water resistant and can actually help keep water out and slow wear or pitting the inside

@kbj8594 Жыл бұрын

Always use synthetic oil and change every 4000 clicks

@theotherguy5304 Жыл бұрын

Hitting the like and subscribe to an informative video just hits different

@gradyking4186 Жыл бұрын

Haven’t used tektons ratchets because I have snap on ones but I love all their other tools

@MrSeb523 Жыл бұрын

Why are you loosening the bolt in the first part but than tightening it on the last part.

@tommyellis7728 Жыл бұрын

You can't replace a bolt that hasn't been removed

@rolls_8798 Жыл бұрын

@@tommyellis7728 no, when he was removing it he was demonstrating the resistance to ratcheting that he was supposedly fixing. he just didn't do that after the fix

@tommyellis7728 Жыл бұрын

@@rolls_8798 it ratchets in both directions

@OtherDalfite Жыл бұрын

@@tommyellis7728 more friction is experienced threading in a fastener than removing it

@tommyellis7728 Жыл бұрын

@@OtherDalfite that wasn't the point of the video. Backdrag is noticable in both directions

@pollcrimus768 Жыл бұрын

Lithium grease is my go to, works quite well

@rameshpersaud7131 Жыл бұрын

I haven't tried it as yet tks for your caring

@The_R-n-I_Guy Жыл бұрын

I work at a collision repair/body shop and I have to oil my ratchets constantly because of the dust. It definitely makes a difference. Even on my cheap old ratchets

@epicdude61 Жыл бұрын

I always use high temp grease. It does dampen the sound considerably, but I haven't had any problems with slippage.

@Laughing_Central638 Жыл бұрын

I just love doing things like this. At the same time I add oil on my bycycle brake padsand between disc. That mean I decrease friction between brake pads and disc so those parts stays last longer and braking performance is pretty smooth.

@Martian74 Жыл бұрын

I do this at the same time that I rotate my spark plugs, so they wear evenly. Then I calibrate my screwdrivers, just to be sure that they have turned clockwise and anticlockwise the same amount of times.

@GabrielReaper1 Жыл бұрын

1 mmm, mechanic asmr 👌👌 2 supaaaa loooobbbb dunna du daaaaa

@Ryan_Carder Жыл бұрын

Shout out Super Lube! It makes a great snack too!

@CaptOrbit Жыл бұрын

See, and I had always called it "back drag". I guess you do learn something everyday

@FelixBlackDreamsautomotive Жыл бұрын

Something new I’m am learning

@TheAMGReviewers Жыл бұрын

I just used some cheap polyrex bearing grease for my old hand me down ratchet at work..it's good enough and keeps it quiet-er

@JoshStLouis314 Жыл бұрын

I like to use a light grease or heavy oil, just so it stays put a little longer than light oil.

@bleach_drink_me Жыл бұрын

I like to use a little engine assembly lube which seems to work well.

@FritzRamos Жыл бұрын

That's a good idea! Thanks

@FritzRamos Жыл бұрын

Another Great Idea

@brandozerlee Жыл бұрын

I strictly buy snapon ratchets for my hand tools at work but for sockets ill normally go for something a bit less expensive. I thought the tekton sockets were pretty dang good for what I paid for them, but the tekton 3/8ths ratchet was easily the most crunchiest thing I've ever used in my life. I just ended up welding it to a 2 foot length of pipe. Just about all its good for. My daily driver for my at home tool set is a 3/8ths husky 100 tooth. Just untill I decide to finally bite the bullet again for another snappy 3/8ths.

@sadlycold2158 Жыл бұрын

I can hear the difference of the 'old' ratchet being spun faster than the new ratchet.

@SouthSideChiTown Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this!

@truthsayin Жыл бұрын

Gonna try this

@mesh1248 Жыл бұрын

U got to use synthetic extreme duty high mileage oil would change that 7 tooth ratchet to a 90 and solve all other problems

@pokedude2238 Жыл бұрын

I usually hold the socket to so it don’t waist mai thyme

@alexd4171 Жыл бұрын

Mr ratchet does even make the rachet noise anymore lol

@HamsterBoi330 Жыл бұрын

Thank you I didn't even know I have to lubricate my rachet

@longbow6416 Жыл бұрын

I usualy do it at the same time I check my toilet hold down bolts once a year, mark it on your calendar!

@nutt-belazer1891 Жыл бұрын

I use a small dab of 75-90 and a dab of high temp grease works great

@maxthemechanic1975 Жыл бұрын

I sometimes use air tool oil in them too

@markrich3271 Жыл бұрын

Back lash is the empty space between teeth on a gear or thread on a screw. It can only be felt ot measured when switching direction. There will never be backlash going In the same direction continuously.

@alotl1kevegas860 Жыл бұрын

I just give it it my Snap On man. I'll let him deal with it lol.

@charlesburns8661 Жыл бұрын

I just give it to Matco but same thing

@ryang1589 Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing just have my snap on dealer deal with it

@Edgar4T007 Жыл бұрын

Great tip 👍

@TheDr1Acula Жыл бұрын

Just put a finger on the socket, the added drag will help the ratchet to overcome the spring force of the ratchet mechanism when loosening bolts. Use grease instead of silicone oil.

@TheTruthBeToId Жыл бұрын

I grease all of mine and they sound so smooth and quiet, even the cheap ones sound expensive.

@MichelOcampo Жыл бұрын

Okay im going home and get this done rn :)

@dustindonald9862 Жыл бұрын

I pack mine with grease. Works great

@owenbergstrom3238 Жыл бұрын

I use a bit of bearing grease with a bit of graphite powder

@justinelliott293 Жыл бұрын

I recommend Koken ratchets if you want low backdrag

@Patrik2166 Жыл бұрын

I use soapy woder It works on scrap metals too

@gabrielq.906 Жыл бұрын

I use a thin grease inside mine works great

@thebackwoodsmechanic5029 Жыл бұрын

Tekton is amazing Ratchets

@eXX0n Жыл бұрын

I packed mine full of grease, went completely silent and with much less backdrag. Never had any problems, even though oil is recommended for ratchets with high teeth count.

@andybub45 Жыл бұрын

I’ve had good luck with air tool oil

@jundialhaqiqa9907 Жыл бұрын

Never thought about this, when my stuff doesn't work right anymore I just warranty it out.

@adolfshitler Жыл бұрын

packed mine with grease from new 25 years ago. They've never slipped and are all still in A1 condition.

@Peewee239 Жыл бұрын

EYYYY IS THAT TEKTON?!

@the86125 Жыл бұрын

Pretty bold to say thats a “used” ratchet… shouldn’t be struggling after one use?

@zackpie945 Жыл бұрын

God that sound 🙌

@michaelbenoit248 Жыл бұрын

Ive purchased brand new ratchets that had zero lube in them, a drop of 15w40 Dsl oil did the trick. Or if u have excess backlash & want something to work better but a Snap-On ratchet.

@maziyark.h7277 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@surfofsinify Жыл бұрын

Yeah snapon and matco have these little graphite lube packets for ratchet heads

@TheXxxcodexxx Жыл бұрын

Plus the majority of snapon ratchets are a sealed head so little no grease will come out and no cleaners like break clean will get in those packets are usually for rebuilds.

@lenincea7854 Жыл бұрын

Nosotros en el taller después de usar las herramientas las limpiamos con WD40 funciona también??

@felixar90 Жыл бұрын

That’s not backlash. It’s friction. Backlash is the number of degrees until you get to the next tooth. And you couldn’t improve backlash with lubrication, it’s just related to the number of tooth your ratchet has.

@kaveric_7614 Жыл бұрын

I think he meant back drag

@felixar90 Жыл бұрын

@@kaveric_7614 that makes more sense.

@saysal681 Жыл бұрын

Snap on ratchet take my advice when it feels stiff give it to the snap on man life time rebuilds !

@lilpelusa Жыл бұрын

At how many clicks should I replace the transmission filter and change the oil? It just doesn’t make that click new noise anymore. Now it’s more like a clouch kluck noice. Please help

@creeper2479 Жыл бұрын

You can also use 0w20 or 0w16

@Pats-Garage Жыл бұрын

OK I have a set of Mastercraft ratchets have always used green Multi purpose grease It's a lot cleaner than oil, and the ratchet was even smoother than new

@gunghokage4986 Жыл бұрын

I just soaked all mine in old gear oil out of a surface drive today 😂

@justin-zp1vp Жыл бұрын

Tecton tools the best of the best for the price

@FritzRamos Жыл бұрын

The more I use them, the more I think the same as you.

@justin-zp1vp Жыл бұрын

@@FritzRamos have you tried the Warranty it's literally better then any tool truck I get the replacement tool with in 2 days or less I have snap-on tools and it's a joke it takes a month just to get a replacement tool like a soket or a ratchet if you can catch the guy or girl as a professional macanic I can wait one or 2 days for a tool replacement because in one or two days I will need the tool again

@thetech8018 Жыл бұрын

Hold the socket when loosening a bolt or nut, it will prevent backlash.

@6literfuelaholic655 Жыл бұрын

Itd help if you used good ratchets and the same onea to compair

@huseyinuguralacatli5064 Жыл бұрын

I'm using graphite powder for ratchet lubrication, it's not get sticky like oil by the time

@ramithapeiris8495 Жыл бұрын

Hard tools usually use grease for gears

@Grawlix_Garage Жыл бұрын

Anytime I get a new ratchet I grease it, that's mostly just for sound dampening and rust prevention I've never seen any gains in backlash though.

@arcanask Жыл бұрын

Super lube is too nice for my 30 tooth ratchet. Brake caliper grease works fine too.

@WaysideIron Жыл бұрын

Everything is serviceable

@stangstylin Жыл бұрын

Super lubricant 🌈

@truckerman9836 Жыл бұрын

PB blaster is the cure all even for constipation.

@1188clean Жыл бұрын

Lol I just found a old craftsman ratchet that was stuck. I took it apart and it was ready to go. I just didn't add any oil to it

@robpeters5204 Жыл бұрын

Take care of your tools and they will take care of you.

@juniorizq2342 Жыл бұрын

I actually use synthetic grease and never had a slipping issue. Also makes it quieter

@tgemmill456 Жыл бұрын

Try using some moly grease too

@lucluc2716 Жыл бұрын

Friggin awesome dude!!!

@AndrewKidd14145 Жыл бұрын

Nbd, change the oil on a ford truck. That painful slow backing out because all of em strip as soon as you out em on for some reason. Because of that oil drenched the end of the ratchet.