Name that tool!
 

My old man gave me his toolbox and the majority of his tools, some of which I have NO idea what they are. As I sort through this stuff, I am going to probably need more help identifying some things. Check out the pic and let me know, I think I have a clue on some things, others I'm completely oblivious.

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Shit... forgot to label the dial test indicator at the bottom right corner. That's what the contents list said in the box, but I have no clue what the fuck it's supposed to do.

a lot of these are automotive tools.
I is a seal puller,
the two marked H I believe are for flaring pipe, but I'm not 100% sure, I've got a few of them too though.
A is a tool to break nuts that are rusted stuck.
C is a valve lifter removal tool
F is some sort of jaw puller I've never seen before, but it resembles my 2 jaw gear puller, butbuilt better.
J is a valve adjustment tool I believe for cars.
L is a bolt threading tool to clean up damaged threads.
that dial indicator is for measuring runout on rotating items such as crankshafts, camshafts or anything hat has a round bearing journal and needs to be precisely accurate.
G is a piston ring groove cleaning tool
M is either a finger ratchet, or torque multiplier.


I need a better picture of B, D E, both labeled J K and the one to the rigt of it with blue handles, and A to be 100% certain on my determinations.

its obvious to me your old man worked on cars, and probably did some pretty in depth stuff, meaning he's likely got a bunch more foreign tools that you've not seen before.

dont be surprised if he gives you a bunch more old and unusual stuff. I or my good friend both have most of this kind of stuff, ALL of it between the two of us.

Agree with Bob, but I also think H can be used in combination with L to flare pipes such as fuel lines, brake lines, etc.

H looks too big for that, I was thinking it was a pulley tool. L is used for brake line in conjunction with a brake line flare tool (which is a much smaller version of H).

I also have one of K and have no clue what it is. i always thought that it was a specialty tool to spread something, but never figured it out

come to think of it, I have one of K too. its something if I remember right, thats used for springs. at least it looks like tht anyhow.

I is an axle seal puller.

K and L are expansion pliers.

H are brake line/pipe/fuel line flaring tools.

J (left) looks like a tap wrench. J (right, the other "J") looks like the magnetic base for a cam degree wheel.

G is a piston ring land cleaner.

L on the right (the other "L") if the inside of the holes are threaded, is a thread repair tool, if not, it is probably for line flaring as well (for use in conjunction with "H").

Since E hasn't been taken, I will. it is a brake spring removal tool for drum brakes. (Where they connect at the top of the shoes).

Also as previously stated, H and J are used together for flaring lines -brakes and on some vehicles the hardlines from the trans to the cooler (on the side of the radiator on automatics, not used on manuals).

K looks like a "holder" when you're tightening something. The male pins on it will go into females to say like a camshaft. You can insert the pins and rotate the cam.

"I" is a seal puller. You got the axle pulled out of the axle housing and you have a round seal there. Stick one of the fingers on the inside of the seal and push down. Pulls the seal out.

The dial indicator can be used for a number of things, but is often used in conjunction with the mag base/pointer to accurately find TDC when setting up a camshaft's timing.

I agree with Defector regarding the brake tool (E). It's for the spring cup.

"B" might be a clutch disc pilot tool (pic too small to tell).

Yeah, my dad was a mechanic for roughly 40 years. Everything from forklifts to buses.

Thanks for the help guys. Anybody want any of this stuff? I don't think I'm every going to be in a position to do THAT much wrenching and my dad told me just to sell or toss anything I wouldn't use. However, the 1 1/4" - 1 3/4" combination wrenches are just too damn cool to get rid of.

I'll take that dial indicator setup if you dont want it. I could actually use that for some of he stuff I do daily.

Need better pictures of B and D since they are the only ones left.

This might help...

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...IMG_2100-2.jpg

After seeing the picture blown up, the box says "Clutch Aligning Tool", makes sense I suppose.

No idea on D.

now that I've seen D, I know what it is I think. its a ridge reamer for like brake cylinders. I could actually use that for some stuff. same for that clutch tool if you dont want them.

oh and E looks like its for drum brakes, its t put the spring back on.

What's all this stuff worth? I'm not in a position to give it away, but would accept trades. If I could make a buck that'd be sweet too.

anything specific you need? I can trade, but really I dont have much cash to spend. I've got lots of misc motorcycle stuff you may be able to use. maybe some car stuff too.

The two "H"s are specialized pullers, like a Pitman Arm puller or tie rod puller. The red "J" looks like a magnetic base for the dial indicator.

Yep, as I had guessed. You stick that into the pilot bushing, and it centers the clutch disk in the pressure plate, so the trans splined input shaft slides in without problems.

The different screw-on pieces are for different size pilot bushings. The cone-shaped slider that actually centers the disc, and rides on the shaft doesn't appear to be present, however.

I believe A is actually a punch/chisel handle.

Yep, that's exactly what it is. Ever try hitting a cold chisel while ya hold it with yer hand?

Jason Britton

Oh, you mean actual tools?

Yeah, like as in "not the cast of Jersey Shore".

I kept thinking that my name was going to come up...

Bike stuff is good. Need some gear for the girly... XS sizes.