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Wrench Forum => Wrench Forum => Topic started by: Northwoods on December 23, 2016, 04:41:18 PM
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I picked up this Wright 3/8" on the bay yesterday and wonder what I should expect when I remove that big incorrect screw that holds the pall.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Wright-Ratchet-/192054615525?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=FeXFPMaoGiQkaN60lpasjuaG41U%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
It is clear that the screw needs to be replaced. I have seen several types on the bay, both roundhead slot screws and thin hex screws. Not sure exactly what I should use to replace it.
And what will happen when I take it apart.
I am sure some of you fellows have operated on a Wright. I understand they are a bit unconventional. Of course, that was its attraction. And you have to admit that the price was right.
Any help will be appreciated.
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Nice buy!
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Take a look at this patent link, it may help a little. It was the earliest Wright ratchet patent I could find.
https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/pdfs/US2201705.pdf
I doubt if you'll find anything in there you can't handle.
Mike
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I think this post (http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=331478 (http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=331478)) on GJ has all the details you'll need.
Bill
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I think this post (http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=331478 (http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=331478)) on GJ has all the details you'll need.
Bill
Thanks, Bill. With my manual dexterity being what it is, I think I should assemble mine inside a plastic bag. Especially if mine has the spring and ball inside the tooth wheel. Looks like some have it, and some don't.
And I don't think I would want that rectangular coil spring to go zinging across my shop.
I see some other differences between mine and the others I have looked at. My selector is more a knob with a backbone than a knob with an ear.
And mine has no date code. Just MN 60+. I would like to think that it indicates that mine was pre-date code. That is probably merely wishful thinking, though. I wonder what the + means.
I might have to get creative to find/make a suitable replacement for that big, ugly Phillips screw. I just hope its threads are correct and haven't messed anything up.
I will be away for a while and won't be able to get to it before the new year.
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Done.
Mine was extra gooey. The back of the faceplate indicated a 1947 vintage---same as me.
Pulled the incorrect Phillips screw and found a bolt to replace it. Filed all races down so it would clear the shifter. Then ground down the head to about 3/32" and polished it. Adjusted it for length.
Cleaned and greased it.
It is desert!