Abstract: A shank removal tool for removing a shank from a carburetor includes a sleeve having a substantially closed back end, a substantially open front end, and a perimeter wall defining an interior. The back end has a hole. A threading member has a front end portion being positioned in the sleeve and a back end portion extending from the interior of the sleeve through the hole. Tapping threads are formed on the threading member. An engaging structure is mounted on the back end portion of the threading member. The black end portion is rotatable in the hole with respect to the sleeve for permitting rotational movement of the threading member with respect to the sleeve by the engaging structure. Also, the back end portion of the threading member is axially slidable through the hole of the sleeve for permitting axial movement of the threading member with respect to the sleeve.