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R-70-B
Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2023 7:33 pm
by Drew
Hi y’all, I’m a new member, Names Drew… I have a R-70-B ratchet that I can’t happen to find any history or info on.. I know it’s a refrigeration ratchet.. but I’d like to know the history on it… Also have a F-70 ratchet as well .. thanks in advance for any feedback
Re: R-70-B
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2023 4:06 am
by snapmom
the R70B would probably be late 60s, here is one in the 65 catalog. page 58
https://collectingsnapon.com/2023/02/03 ... alog-z/60/
Re: R-70-B
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2023 4:41 am
by snapmom
The F70 would be early 30s, two main types. the flat selector is hard to find.
Re: R-70-B
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2023 6:23 am
by Drew
Thanks a lot
so here’s pictures of my ratchet’s … I noted that my F70 has the same star as the flat one.. mine broke along its gurney… hey should I leave as is or try to find a re build kit ?
Re: R-70-B
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2023 6:39 am
by Drew
Sorry I had to resize the photos because file size was too large … here’s the ratchet’s
Re: R-70-B
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2023 9:45 am
by snapmom
you can take it apart and oil it. (use a plastic bag so you will not lose parts.) put it in a vise inside the bag, using a brass punch, tap the plate out from the rear. oil it replace the faceplate. will have to use a brass hammer, punch to reset the plate.
you can make a selector switch from a finishing nail.
