rocketraider Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 Makes sense with that slotted hook. 90° bend will help with leverage. I have a K-D or Lisle headlight spring tool with red plastic handle. It's a straight pull design. It's a handy thing. Never liked trying to pull springs under tension with a pair of pliers, though I did until I realized there were tools made for the job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halifaxhops Posted April 5, 2023 Author Share Posted April 5, 2023 They work great I have a snap on straight one. Needed it on the 64 cuda the rear brake shoe holdowns are conical springs that hook onto the backing plate. PIA without that tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulrhd29nz Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 (edited) This one has me stumped. it’s a SAMPSON CUTTER & EXPANDER. The tips I get but the tapered cone that goes in and out I don’t get. It’s also adjustable. Edited April 8, 2023 by paulrhd29nz Poor education (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halifaxhops Posted April 7, 2023 Author Share Posted April 7, 2023 Brake springs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41 Su8 Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 If this is a brake tool, maybe the cone de-burrs the brake tubing? John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans1 Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Veterinary tool or very old medical device Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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joe_padavano Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 1 hour ago, halifaxhops said: I have to be honest, I saw that on ebay a couple of days ago and for the life of me I can't figure out how it works. Does the ring with the rubber pads go under the spokes of the wheel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsmoke Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 hmmm.. Steering Wheel Puller, or similar puller for something delicate, ring goes under 3 spokes and rubber protects against abrasion. Could have used one like it with larger ring on my Chrysler, I had to make up this Rube Goldberg method! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halifaxhops Posted April 9, 2023 Author Share Posted April 9, 2023 Winners! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stude17 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 1 hour ago, halifaxhops said: Brake drum wear gauge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_padavano Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 5 hours ago, Stude17 said: Brake drum wear gauge. Actually, it's a brake shoe adjusting gauge. The inside measuring end of the tool is set to the ID of the drum and the outside end of the tool is then used to adjust the shoes to fit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halifaxhops Posted April 10, 2023 Author Share Posted April 10, 2023 56 minutes ago, joe_padavano said: Actually, it's a brake shoe adjusting gauge. The inside measuring end of the tool is set to the ID of the drum and the outside end of the tool is then used to adjust the shoes to fit. Nailed it. Something no one does any more like arching the shoes is a lost art. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stude17 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 (edited) It's main purpose is to measures drum wear to ensure it is within manufacturer’s tolerance but can also be used to aid quick set-up of shoe/drum clearance prior to re-installation of drum. Edited April 10, 2023 by Stude17 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-mman Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 On 4/10/2023 at 7:09 AM, halifaxhops said: Something no one does any more like arching the shoes is a lost art. Yeah, sadly. I guess it has something to do with the creation of aerosolized asbestos dust from arching the shoes. But I don’t see much of a problem with that. 😉 On 4/10/2023 at 2:50 PM, Stude17 said: It's main purpose is to measures drum wear to ensure it is within manufacturer’s tolerance Hummmmm….. I wonder. To check a drum for oversize, you need a tool that can measure in the .001 of an inch. The pictured tool could measure a drum, and there seems to be a scale on it, but I wouldn’t imagine that it would be accurate enough to condemn a brake drum. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NailheadBob Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 9 hours ago, m-mman said: Yeah, sadly. I guess it has something to do with the creation of aerosolized asbestos dust from arching the shoes. But I don’t see much of a problem with that. 😉 Hummmmm….. I wonder. To check a drum for oversize, you need a tool that can measure in the .001 of an inch. The pictured tool could measure a drum, and there seems to be a scale on it, but I wouldn’t imagine that it would be accurate enough to condemn a brake drum. The tool is designed to measure inside brake drum(not for specs to see if replacement needed) and then see how it measures up too brake shoes when installed on vehicle, so you can make accurate brake shoe adjustment, possibly may have to tweak adjustment a little, especially on front for brake pulling conditions. Bear brake drum measuring gauge, has a dial gauge for you to read for exact dimensions to see if inside brake drum is within specifications. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stude17 Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 On 4/11/2023 at 7:50 AM, Stude17 said: I stand by my description; https://www.fruugoaustralia.com/sealey-vs040-brake-drum-wear-gauge/p-49145712-97622620?language=en&ac=google&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItry72ram_gIVgJNmAh2WWA5WEAsYAiABEgJyCfD_BwE On 4/11/2023 at 7:50 AM, Stude17 said: It's main purpose is to measures drum wear to ensure it is within manufacturer’s tolerance but can also be used to aid quick set-up of shoe/drum clearance prior to re-installation of drum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stude17 Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 16 minutes ago, halifaxhops said: 17 minutes ago, halifaxhops said: Oil filter removal tool. https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/toolpro-toolpro-3-prong-filter-remover/392378.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI47HCyZuu_gIVl5pmAh30TwXJEAkYBCABEgL50_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halifaxhops Posted April 16, 2023 Author Share Posted April 16, 2023 Winner! First time I saw that style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_padavano Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Stude17 said: Oil filter removal tool. https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/toolpro-toolpro-3-prong-filter-remover/392378.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI47HCyZuu_gIVl5pmAh30TwXJEAkYBCABEgL50_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds I've actually found this to be more of an oil filter crushing tool... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-mman Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 7 hours ago, joe_padavano said: I've actually found this to be more of an oil filter crushing tool... yeah, I’m looking at it and it seems to be a 3rd class lever(?). Greater force of compression than rotation (?) whatever the class, leverage is certainly not it’s strong point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldtech Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 I have a similar too I use all the time but it has flat lugs and works pretty well. If it wont come off with that, it won't for any other wrench . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stude17 Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 This video shows how to make one of the three leg oli filter tools and also it in operation. I see nothing wrong with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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joe_padavano Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 I'm going with "Vintage freeze plug installation tool w/ Driver handle and installer cup dies" for $20, Alex... 😁 (hint: you might want to edit the wording when you post a link like that. 😉) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halifaxhops Posted April 28, 2023 Author Share Posted April 28, 2023 (edited) Winner. Great tool I have one you dont use it much but when you do it saves alot of time. Edited April 28, 2023 by halifaxhops (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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oldford Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 universal joint assembly tool... Frank 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halifaxhops Posted May 1, 2023 Author Share Posted May 1, 2023 Yes it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Oldtech Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 Battery picker upper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldford Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 tire bead breaker... Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halifaxhops Posted May 4, 2023 Author Share Posted May 4, 2023 20 hours ago, oldford said: tire bead breaker... Frank You nailed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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oldford Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 I'm gonna guess on this one. With a ball that moves around, probably measures vacuum, maybe on an overhead rocker arm cover or such... Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-mman Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Positive crankcase ventilation valve tester. PCVs were installed starting in the early sixties and it wasn’t understood if they should be checked & cleaned or just replaced. This would check one but in practice it’s cheaper to just replace them. Use of the word “dangerous” certainly has the tinge of hard sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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