Rebuilding Quick Ratcheting Bar Clamps (Harbor Freight)
3 Tools Required 1. Drift pin driver2. Philips screwdriver (small)3. Standard Screwdriver (small) There are four ways they can fail: 1. Compression, Braking, Bar worn, Glue obstruction. First on the dynamic end remove the drift pin, this will allow you to remove the compression assembly. After removing the compression assembly remove the five face plate screws, remove the face plate. Inside you will see 2 springs, and 2 dogs, one is the compression dog the thicker one, the other is the brake. Trouble shooting—If the compression assembly is not moving 3/16~1/4 then remove the compression dog and rotate it 180 degrees axially not end for end (the penitration is not ce...
