They indeed were made for a very long time, acquired one off ebay recently, made in black oxide finish, which dates to 1992, so at least in the industrial range they continued to be made into the 90’s, very impressive
Great video, you can use a bent paper clip to compress the spring and a little tacky grease to hold the bearing on the spring. The paper clip can be radiused just right to keep the bearing in place.
Interesting video. I just bought a 71 on Ebay and was wondering what year it was manufactured. I see there is a sheet with the years of manufacture for Snap-on . I'll have to check what year mine was made .
I took a second look and both sides of the 8 the lines are very pronounced so I think it’s a box 8. Is your concern that this model was not still made in the late 60’s?
I like the video my snap on has a 5 between the on and off no markings on the back side switch and stamp SV-71A Snap-on U.S.A can you tell me anything about it
Depending on the shape of the 5 it tell you what decade the 5 came from. Go online and look up “snap on date codes” and in the images you gonna see the different date fonts for all the decades.
You can try to put some penetrant around the edge of the plate and let it soak. Then take a small hammer and start tapping the back of the gear. It’s that round flat part that sticks out on the switch side of the head. Remember when it comes off you might have to tap the plate back on when you are finished. Hope that helps
There are many schools of thought on this subject. Me personally on a low tooth count ratchet I would use something thicker like a grease or you can use a thinner oil also. On a high tooth count ratchet (like 72 tooth plus) I would use a thinner lubricant like 3in1 oil or something similar. Hope that helps.
Snap On might have them. But you might also find screw from your local hardware store. From my measurements the screw for this particular ratchet is size #6-40x5/8” Fillister head. Hope that helps
No the M doesn't indicate that. The M is just part of it's name. The ratchets that preceded the No.71-M were the No.71-N and No.71-A. But Snap-On did indicate ratchets sold to the military by adding a V. The ratchet in this video, the SV-71A is one of them. If it had been sold to non-military customers like mechanics it would have been labeled S-71A (I have both). Snap-On did that because military tools don't come with the standard lifetime warranty, but the government surely got them for a lot less.
They indeed were made for a very long time, acquired one off ebay recently, made in black oxide finish, which dates to 1992, so at least in the industrial range they continued to be made into the 90’s, very impressive
Thanks for dropping in with that info. That’s a pretty long run
Great video, you can use a bent paper clip to compress the spring and a little tacky grease to hold the bearing on the spring. The paper clip can be radiused just right to keep the bearing in place.
I’ve made something similar from a piece of soda can to put together really hard ratchets like the Craftsman last USA teardrop quick release
Very interesting video………I’ve never taken one apart…but I’m now gonna give it a go…new subscriber….🇬🇧
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Interesting video. I just bought a 71 on Ebay and was wondering what year it was manufactured. I see there is a sheet with the years of manufacture for Snap-on . I'll have to check what year mine was made .
Depending on what model 71 some came with no date codes on the ratchet
@@snapringchronicles3020 Between the on and off looks like a G which looks like a Government 1945 model.
I have a SV-71A Snap-on Racket
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Military issue... the V indicates govt/military. 1968? Maybe was in Vietnam? Very cool!
Hey thanks for the info👍
R u sure that's a boxed 8? The line one side doesn't look as "defined" as the other which makes it kinda look like an "E" with a gouge down one side
I took a second look and both sides of the 8 the lines are very pronounced so I think it’s a box 8. Is your concern that this model was not still made in the late 60’s?
I like the video my snap on has a 5 between the on and off no markings on the back side switch and stamp SV-71A Snap-on U.S.A can you tell me anything about it
Depending on the shape of the 5 it tell you what decade the 5 came from. Go online and look up “snap on date codes” and in the images you gonna see the different date fonts for all the decades.
What do the different letters signify do we know as I have these and also a N
I’m not too sure about that?
I have same exact rachet and I cannot get that face plate off for the life of me any reccomendations it’s not rusted at all nothing I don’t understand
You can try to put some penetrant around the edge of the plate and let it soak. Then take a small hammer and start tapping the back of the gear. It’s that round flat part that sticks out on the switch side of the head. Remember when it comes off you might have to tap the plate back on when you are finished. Hope that helps
Is it wise to use any kind of lubricant?
There are many schools of thought on this subject. Me personally on a low tooth count ratchet I would use something thicker like a grease or you can use a thinner oil also. On a high tooth count ratchet (like 72 tooth plus) I would use a thinner lubricant like 3in1 oil or something similar. Hope that helps.
Are the screws replaceable ? Can I get some somewhere????
Snap On might have them. But you might also find screw from your local hardware store. From my measurements the screw for this particular ratchet is size #6-40x5/8” Fillister head. Hope that helps
The one with the M is military
No the M doesn't indicate that. The M is just part of it's name. The ratchets that preceded the No.71-M were the No.71-N and No.71-A. But Snap-On did indicate ratchets sold to the military by adding a V. The ratchet in this video, the SV-71A is one of them. If it had been sold to non-military customers like mechanics it would have been labeled S-71A (I have both). Snap-On did that because military tools don't come with the standard lifetime warranty, but the government surely got them for a lot less.
Can't watch with you wearing useless latex gloves for absolutely No reason!
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