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Re: CP air ratchet reverses itself when under torque
Posted to Tool & Equipment Forum on 3/22/2006

As for the fixing part, the common problem on dual pawl air ratchets is the head separating and the preload being lost on the ratcheting drive assy. Head kits come with a wear washer to take up the gap but if the head separates some more the washer will not wo... Login to read more.