[DeTomaso] Jack Handle Ratchet

[Myron Zadony]

I eventually got the wheel off--- 28" breaker bar & no studs broken.  I replaced the voltage regulator & followed yours truly, Mike Drew's instructions of May 7, 2004.  It worked great!

The ratchet holding pin broke off & embedded it self in my ceiling, just missed me.  Also I bent the handle on the thick side down.  As to repairing it, I doubt it.  Myron #6928 the other guy in Cleveland.



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From: MikeLDrew at aol.com [MikeLDrew at aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 3:25 PM
To: Myron Zadony; detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Jack Handle Ratchet


In a message dated 6/17/09 11 55 40, MZadony at fleetresponse.com writes:


I broke my jack handle ratchet, the locking pin just snapped off, oh yeah, I also bent the handle and I still could not remove my 7/8 lug nuts.

The number stamped on it is 2186751  14MM Hexagon.  Does any body have one to sell me ??  Myron 6928 the other guy in Cleveland.


I hoped to have one in my new parts stash; so far I've found two 2186752 pieces, which is the thing that is acted upon by the ratchet--but no ratchet itself.  However, what you broke is simply substituted; all you need is an ordinary ratchet with a 14mm socket.  I'd suggest using a longer-than-normal 1/2 inch drive ratchet, or a breaker bar.  And as for getting your lug nuts loose now, I'd use conventional home tools as opposed to emergency-on-the-road tools.  Long breaker bar, with a piece of pipe slipped over the handle for extra leverage.  Maybe spritz some penetrant in there and let it soak first.  Don't be surprised if you snap one or more studs off. :<(

How badly broken is your ratchet?  Could it be repaired by a guy like Chris Difani with a fully equipped machine shop and a never-say-can't attitude?

Mike


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