Abstract: An accessory for use with a vehicle, equipped with a vehicle anti-theft system, and an interrogator device for the anti-theft system. The accessory includes a connector arrangement for establishing between the vehicle anti-theft system and the interrogator device an electrical current carrying path which passes through the vehicle ignition lock cylinder mechanism. An ignition key arrangement is provided which is cooperable with the connected arrangement and permits mechanical operation of the vehicle ignition switch mechanism while the electrical current carrying path remains established.

Abstract: A gauge for testing the tension in an elongate flexible element includes a frame having an element engaging surface stationarily supported thereon and facing in a first direction, and a tensioning member reciprocally movably supported on the frame and having thereon an element engaging surface which is spaced from the element engaging surface on the frame and faces in the first direction. Movement of the tensioning member causes its surface to move approximately parallel to the first direction between first and second positions, wherein in the second position the two element engaging surfaces are approximately coplanar. A central element engaging surface is provided between the element engaging surfaces on the frame and tensioning member, and a resilient arrangement biases the tensioning member so as to urge its surface from its second to its first position.

Abstract: A cup seal installation device which has first and second handle parts each having an axially extending hole therethrough. Structure is provided for coupling the two handle parts together and for limiting the amount of reciprocal movement therebetween to first and second limits. A first outside diameter portion on the second part terminates in a first shoulder and a second outside diameter portion larger than the first outside diameter portion. An elongate guide member having a stem at one end thereof is removably received into the hole provided in the second handle part. The outer surface of the guide member and the outer surface of the first outside diameter portion on the second part are generally equal in diameter so that a smooth and unobstructed transition surface exists between the two surfaces.

Abstract: A tension gauge for accurately and visually indicating the tension on an elongated element, such as an automobile fan belt, includes a frame, a spring-loaded actuating member supported for reciprocal movement on the frame, and an extender which is secured to and extends away from the frame and has a pair of spaced surfaces thereon at a location remote from the frame which engages one side of the element. A third surface located intermediate the pair of surfaces engages the same side of the element, is connected to the actuating member by a linkage mechanism and is reciprocally movable in a direction transverse of the element in response to reciprocal movement of the actuating member. A spring-loaded fourth surface engages the opposite side of the element and urges the element firmly against the third surface. An indicator on the frame provides a visual display of the position of the third surface relative to the pair of surfaces, such position being proportional to the tension on the element.

Abstract: A tension gauge for accurately and visually indicating the tension on an elongated element, such as an automobile fan belt, even though such element is irregular in size or shape. The tension gauge has a frame and two spaced surfaces supported on the frame for engaging one side of the element. A spring-loaded first element engaging member is supported on the frame for applying a known force to the opposite side of the element at a point intermediate the surfaces. A second element engaging member is supported on the frame and is responsive to the deflection induced in the element by the force applied by the first member. An indicator on the frame provides a visual display of the deflection measured by the second element, such deflection being proportional to the tension on the element.

Abstract: A component for use in a piston pin remover and replacer device for assembling and disassembling the piston pin connection between a connecting rod and a piston head. The component is comprised of a base and an anvil member mounted on the base. The anvil member has a bifurcated portion which is composed of a pair of spaced apart legs which are spaced upwardly from the base. A rim is mounted on the inside part of the legs and extends coextensively therewith. The rim also extends in an arc between the legs at the bight portion of the bifurcated portion. A hollow sleeve member has an opening therein, the extended axis of which extends between the spaced apart legs and is equidistant from the rim throughout all parts of the arc. An arbor member is slidably mounted in the hollow sleeve member. A stop is provided inside the hollow sleeve member and a spring is provided for urging the arbor member to a position extending out of the hollow sleeve member and away from the stop.

Abstract: A component for use in a piston pin remover and replacer device for assembling and disassembling the piston pin connection between a connecting rod and a piston head. The component is comprised of a base and an anvil member mounted on the base. The anvil member has a bifurcated portion which is composed of a pair of spaced apart legs which are spaced upwardly from the base. A rim is mounted on the inside part of the legs and extends coextensively therewith. The rim also extends in an arc between the legs at the bight portion of the bifurcated portion. A hollow sleeve member has an opening therein, the extended axis of which extends between the spaced apart legs and is equidistant from the rim throughout all parts of the arc. An arbor member is slidably mounted in the hollow sleeve member. A stop is provided inside the hollow sleeve member and a spring is provided for urging the arbor member to a position extending out of the hollow sleeve member and away from the stop.

Abstract: A tool for installing an internally threaded tubular rivet. A pair of levers are pivotally connected together with one of the levers having a portion with a hole therein. A tubular anvil is received in the hole and is secured to the lever. A rod extends axially through the anvil and is relatively movable with respect to the anvil. A knob or the like is mounted on the rod and is spaced axially from the anvil for rotating the rod relative to the anvil. The knob has an abutment thereon which engages the other lever so that a relative movement between the two levers will effect a relative movement between the rod and the anvil.