Lubricating a ratcheting wrench

fix a sticking ratcheting wrench by lubricating the wrench

[@robertmcdavid2795]

I've been doing this for years with all my ratchets. My long-time snap on dealer told me and showed me the results of the trans fluid cleaning and lubricating of ratcheting assembly

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

It is a good hack to keep them in good working condition

[@BrianB-ch2te]

I find Tri-flow works very well for this and has the added benefit of leaving behind teflon. And they don't weep oil while sitting in the tool box.

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

Thanks for the tip

[@pubcollize]

Which one are you referring to? From their website some of their lubricants and greases do specify PTFE but none specify graphite. Neither in the description nor in the SDS.

[@BrianB-ch2te]

@@pubcollize My mistake, sorry. It used to have graphite in it. That was the whole reason for the tri in the name IIRC. I've used this stuff for a long time.

[@johnsuarez1404]

I didn't know you could do that! Thank you! But why ATF?

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

ATF is a very thin lubricating oil with cleaning properties.

[@BobHerres]

@@bbbjim1fixedit Awesome thank you

[@keithmyers1454]

I WANT TO KNOW, where did you get that can of transmission fluid at ?
I haven't seen cans like that in YEAR'S

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

The can is likely 30 years old. It was F type and not used in current transmissions, so I just use it here and there for light lubricating.

[@keithmyers1454]

@@bbbjim1fixedit transmission fluid is great for lubricating tool's

[@vc9743]

Why not just a few drops of oil in the groove?

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

I have tried that in the past and found the ATF gets inside better when soaking in it

[@mdsuave13]

Holy Jumping fn Jesus Christ.... This will make me the belle of the ball.... in the shop...

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

glad to help

[@victorrodriguez2806]

Motor oil will do the same thing.
Experience should lead you to this solution.
If you are a younger mechanic, you'll get smarter. Just keep on keepin' on!

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

I used ATF because it is low viscosity. depending on how thick the oil is it will work as well

[@jameshill4900]

ATF is superior imo but yes any oil would work.

[@jamesrichard9722]

WOW....Space x next for you Einstein!

[@ItchyKneeSon]

Your algorithm needs improvement.

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

Glad you liked the video

[@vincentjames1995]

Thanks - that's a helpful trick

[@bbbjim1fixedit]

glad you found it helpful