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Re: fixing / rebuilding a CP air ratchet 3/8' drive
Posted to Tool & Equipment Forum on 3/16/2012

Simple fix. Put a head kit in it The pawl spring is weak. Air ratchets need new springs for both the load and the pawl. If the head is spread junk it as they will never hold tension on the load spring. The load springs allow the ratchet to stall long enough th... Login to read more.