broker-len Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 this may have come from my Dad's dealership--------he three dealerships-------- Mopar, studebaker. simca and sold used caddies----- J3615 KENT-MORE USA Thought something to install seal can any one help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 (edited) Looks like a tool for seating axle seals or brake drum grease seals. Edited August 3, 2019 by TerryB (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hupp36 Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 Its the end of a widget that goes on the end of a gadget. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Gillingham Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 I've got one of those, and I believe it's something to do with a transmission. I'll be able to tell you tomorrow when I get home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intimeold Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 (edited) Definitely a seal driver/installer From the second picture, you can see that this tool is made to go over a shaft, such as the transmission tail shaft. The new seal would be placed on the driver, then slide the tool and seal over the transmission tail shaft, and finally with one good solid hit on the driver with a hammer, the seal would be installed to the proper depth in the transmission. Easy intimeold Edited September 6, 2019 by intimeold (see edit history) 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank DuVal Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 I've seen several sizes of these tools. One is for rear axle seals on late model Corvairs. Others are for most any other seal on a GM car. 6 hours ago, broker-len said: J3615 What did Google say? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick35 Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 Does it take batteries and vibrate? 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chistech Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 I made up a similar unit to install the felt seals in my 32’ Olds rear axles. I used PVC and softened it with heat to flare it out. If I can find the pictures, I’ll post them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intimeold Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 On 8/3/2019 at 11:52 PM, Frank DuVal said: I've seen several sizes of these tools. One is for rear axle seals on late model Corvairs. Others are for most any other seal on a GM car. What did Google say? The tool design, is for all modern transmissions, not brand specific. What does matter is the size (diameter) of the seal. With one hand hold the tool and with the other hand "work", the seal onto the tool. The seal will stay on the tool; and compress the rubber sealing surface, just a little. Remember, there is a spring in the seal lip; so the tool exerts a little pressure on the rubber and spring, to protect the seal from the splines on the tail-shaft during Assembly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Frazee Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 Nice mouse pad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_padavano Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 Kent-Moore manufactures the "factory tools" that you see called out in the factory service manuals. Typically GM, but they also do tools for Harley Davidson, Saab, and even John Deere. High four-digit "J-numbers" are typically mid-1960s vintage initial release, but often these tools have applications over many years, if not decades. As noted above, this is a seal driver of some type. You'd need a vintage Kent-Moore catalog to find the exact application. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lump Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 1 hour ago, joe_padavano said: Kent-Moore manufactures the "factory tools" that you see called out in the factory service manuals. Typically GM, but they also do tools for Harley Davidson, Saab, and even John Deere. High four-digit "J-numbers" are typically mid-1960s vintage initial release, but often these tools have applications over many years, if not decades. As noted above, this is a seal driver of some type. You'd need a vintage Kent-Moore catalog to find the exact application. Exactly right, Joe. Well said. I have some of those old Kent Moore catalogs, but as you said, the tool is useful in MANY applications. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezestaak2000 Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 in simpler terms, it's a tool to install whatever seal fits on it for any type of application. yes, often referred to as a J tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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