Abstract: An assembly tool for assembling a fluid line. The tool comprises a handle having a mounting face and a drive mechanism. A first holder connected to the draw bar clamps a fluid line in position along a longitudinal axis spaced apart from the draw bar. A second holder holds a fluid line or a fitting in position along the longitudinal axis. The drive mechanism is manually or electronically actuatable to draw the first holder and draw bar towards the handle.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an engine intake manifold assembly is provided. The method includes forming a top, middle, and bottom section of the manifold assembly in an injection molding process, each including cavities defined with positive draft angles, the cavities defining a plurality of internal passageways in an assembled state of the manifold assembly. The top, middle, and bottom sections are joined to form the manifold assembly through vibration welding or ultrasonic welding. An engine intake manifold assembly having top, middle, and bottom sections joined through vibration welding or ultrasonic welding is also provided.

Abstract: An electrical connector has a first wire receiver having a hole therethrough for receiving a first wire, a second wire receiver having a hole therethrough for receiving a second wire, and an intermediate connector, positioned between the first wire receiver and the second wire receiver with a conductive connection between first and second conductive blades.

Abstract: An electrical connector has a first wire receiver having a hole therethrough for receiving a first wire, a second wire receiver having a hole therethrough for receiving a second wire, and an intermediate connector, positioned between the first wire receiver and the second wire receiver with a conductive connection between first and second conductive blades.

Abstract: Typically, a disc brake the caliper assembly is mounted by a pair of specially configured mounting bolts to a cast-iron steering knuckle. In many models, the bolts are threadingly engaged with a steering knuckle or similar support structure in order to retain the bolts in place. To remove the caliper assembly, the two caliper mounting bolts are removed. However, in many instances, during servicing of the disc brakes, the threads within one of the apertures defined in the steering knuckle become stripped. A caliper mounting replacement bolt is provided having oversized self-tapping threads and an associated aperture for auxiliary retention. The inventive replacement bolt is used in place of the original caliper mounting bolt to enable reinstallation of the brake caliper assembly onto the steering knuckle in a quick and efficient manner. During the installation thereof, the inventive mounting bolt cuts a new thread into the steering knuckle aperture.

Abstract: One-piece garter spring coupling release tool. The release tool is molded in a single selectively configured shape out of a durable, flexible plastic material such as Elastollan.TM. S98A available from Elastogran of Germany. The release tool generally comprises a cylindrical body with a slot along its length and a flange on one end. The slot permits the tool to be positioned around a port to which a garter spring coupling is connected; the flange provides an area for gripping the tool to releasably engage the tool with its coupling. The flexible, slotted configuration of the garter spring coupling release tool permits nesting of a four-piece set of such tools within each other to facilitate packaging, storage and retention of the tools as a set.

Abstract: A replacement closure assembly for the drain hole of a fluid reservoir is disclosed. The assembly is comprised of a threaded shaft portion which includes a clamping member at one end thereof and a backing member at the other end thereof. A sealing member is provided between the clamping member and the backing member and is dimensioned to close the drain hole opening. In the preferred embodiment, the clamping member is formed about a threaded pivot member which is secured on the threaded portion of the shaft. In use, the clamping member is passed through the drain hole and brought into engagement with the interior of the reservior. The shaft is then threaded through the clamping member until the sealing member is urged into contact with the drain hole. The backing member provides a continuous contact between the sealing member and the reservoir.