Abstract: A finger operable, reverse drive holder tool includes an annular knob or handle with a one-way clutch axially retained within the handle and capable of removably receiving a selected holder having a uniform or standard sized body which is insertable into the one-way clutch and may be easily removed and reversed by insertion into the opposite side of the one-way clutch.

Abstract: A brake drum spring release tool includes a straight elongate rod member with a laterally projecting lever arm extending from one side and an extended hook member from the end of the rod member. The lever arm acts as a fulcrum when positioned on a drum brake spring simultaneously engaged by a hook member. Placing a generally lateral force on the grip end of the tool will cause rotational force imparted by the hook member on the spring typically with a mechanical advantage associated with the fulcrum of the lever arm to thereby release the spring from a drum brake shoe.

Abstract: A tool for replacing a seal on a shaft includes a cylindrical drive member with concentric, axial counterbores forming a through passage that receives a drive handle from either end of the drive member. Magnetized opposite end faces retain differently sized seals thereon whereby a seal mounted on either end face may be driven onto a shaft by inserting and driving the drive handle at the opposite end.

Abstract: A tool for spreading disc brake pads and compressing pistons of a disc brake caliper assembly includes a manually operated handle to drive a rod attached to a pusher plate. An arm assembly also connects the back end of the drive rod to the pusher plate. The plates thus extend in cantilever fashion from the drive rod and may be maintained in alignment by the arm assembly which also serves to reinforce the cantilever arrangement of the plates.

Abstract: A tool for spreading disc brake pads and compressing pistons of a disc brake caliper assembly includes a manually operated handle to drive a rod attached to a pusher plate. An arm assembly also connects the back end of the drive rod to the pusher plate. The plates thus extend in cantilever fashion from the drive rod and may be maintained in alignment by the arm assembly which also serves to reinforce the cantilever arrangement of the plates.

Abstract: A tool may loosen seized bolts by sending shock waves into the bolt shank and thread areas via axial blows from a pneumatic hammer on the center of the bolt head prior to removal. The tool may allow impacts to be centered on the bolt head without damaging the bolt head or without worry of the bit jumping off the bolt.

Abstract: A dual drive bit is formed as an integral body which includes a drive end which is shaped and configured for engagement with a fastener and an opposite driven end. The driven end includes an internal socket and an external, shaped surface enabling the drive bit to be driven by engaging the internal socket by a socket drive or externally by a wrench. Intermediate the drive end and the driven end is an intermediate or medial section of the body which includes a flange that extends at least in part radially beyond the circumference of the driven end to enable a user to positively engage the driven end and force it axially into engagement with a fastener.

Abstract: A tool may loosen seized bolts by sending shock waves into the bolt shank and thread areas via axial blows with a pneumatic hammer on the center of the bolt head prior to removal. The tool may allow impacts to be centered on the bolt head without damaging the bolt head or without worry of the bit jumping off the bolt. The tool may be comprised of a separate driver and one or more sockets.

Abstract: A tool for removal of a motor vehicle tie rod from a knuckle assembly includes first and second spaced planar plates. The first plate has spaced tines that fit around the axial connecting pin or shaft located at one end of a tie rod and engaging a knuckle assembly. A stem projecting axially from the second plate enables the tool to be driven axially to cause disengagement of the tie rod from the knuckle assembly.

Abstract: An extractor tool for Torx brand and other fluted fasteners comprising an end section for engaging a fastener opening comprising six equally spaced, uniformly sized, pitched flutes separated by uniform depth grooves located at the end of a shank with a cylindrical connecting section joined thereto, in turn, joined to an impact drive end of the shank. The fluted end section has a frusto-conical configuration with the narrow dimension of the fluted end section at the distal end of the tool and wherein the distal end has a flat surface transverse to the longitudinal axis of the shank.

Abstract: A flywheel locking tool kit comprises unitary body blocks designed to fit through and respectively compatible with the opening of a bell housing of a transmission so that teeth provided on one sector of the tool may be engaged with the flywheel teeth and projections and elements of the opposite end of the tool may be engaged with the sides or edges of the opening through the bell housing to retain the tool in a fixed, desired position.

Abstract: An automotive repair tool for removal of an engine fluid cap includes a scalloped interior opening through a circular base having a circumferential edge surface transverse to the axis of the rotation of the cap. The base receives a U-shape metal bracket welded thereto and aligned axially with the rotational axis of the base member. The opening through the base member is compatible with and generally congruent with a fluid cap for an internal combustion automobile engine.

Abstract: A hose clamp compression tool for engaging and compressing opposed or opposite end tangs of a hose clamp includes a first fixed plate and jaw and a second fixed plate spaced from the first fixed plate and jaw. The first and second plates are mounted on rails with a sliding plate and jaw also mounted on the rails and positioned between the fixed plates. The sliding plate is rotatably adjustable in spacing from the one fixed plate by means of a threaded rod journaled to the fixed plates and threaded to the sliding plate. The jaws each include both a transverse slot cooperative with an end tang of a band type hose clamp and a channel extending from the slot for engagement with the end tang of a ring or wire type hose clamp thereby enabling use of the tool for either a band type or a wire type hose clamp.

Abstract: A kit for removal of a broken spark plug from a cylinder head includes first and second tools. The first tool is designed to position a broken porcelain element into the spark plug tip so that the second tool may be utilized to engage the tip by threading into the tip and thereafter axially withdraw the plug tip from the cylinder head by rotation of the tool.

Abstract: An automotive tool for separating ball joint connections, tie rods from steering arms, and other similar procedures has a wedge shaped head, with a pair of projecting prongs, and a handle. The head and handle are integral or removably secured together by a threaded connection so that different sized heads may be used either with a handle designed to be struck by a hand held hammer or an air hammer. Each prong of the wedge shaped head includes a longitudinally extending array of multiple, reverse taper steps or flats that facilitate engagement of the tool with the parts being separated.

Abstract: A conduit disconnect tool is fabricated from a hollow tubular member having one end angled with respect to the longitudinal axis of the hollow tubular member and formed with a fork configuration at that end. The opposite end of the tool is milled to provide a semi-cylindrical section. Either end may be impinged on a fitting release plate to effect and permit removal of conduit from the fitting.

Abstract: A bearing race and pinion bearing race installation tool kit or set includes a pneumatic and manual driver handles in combination with a multiplicity of separate drivers. The component parts may be selected from the kit, combined and then used for installation of a bearing raceway.

Abstract: A circuit tester in the form of a pliers includes first and second jaws with first and second probes respectively for engaging a wire to confirm circuit continuity and polarity. The probes are electrically connected in series with a bipolar or two color, light emitting diode and one of the probes may be pivoted out of the series circuit.

Abstract: An oil filter wrench includes a flexible stainless steel band having a pattern of sputtered alloy material coating at least part of the inside surface of the band to enhance the gripping ability of the oil filter wrench as the band is tightened above the outside surface of a cylindrical canister during removal or installation of the oil filter canister.