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Offline bgarrett

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how to replace ball and spring?
« on: March 30, 2015, 08:38:39 PM »
What is the best way to replace the ball and spring on ratchet wrenches and breaker bars?
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Offline bonneyman

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Re: how to replace ball and spring?
« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2015, 10:53:23 PM »
Drill a small hole thru the other side of the knuckle where the ball is, and drive it out with a small punch. Replace the spring, then pop the ball back in by gently clamping it into place with a vise. There's usually enough "give" in the steel to let you force it in and it will retain the ball after.
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