Abstract: A unitary stretch belt installation and removal tool includes an installation component having a slot for positioning the tool on the rim of a pulley and a wedge shaped element to stretch and guide a belt into a pulley groove as the pulley is rotated and further having an integral removal component including a slot and a shaped, generally convex belt guide surface for stretching and guiding a belt from a pulley as the pulley is rotated.

Abstract: A unitary stretch belt installation and removal tool includes an installation component having a slot for positioning the tool on the rim of a pulley and a wedge shaped element to stretch and guide a belt into a pulley groove as the pulley is rotated and further having an integral removal component including a slot and a shaped, generally convex belt guide surface for stretching and guiding a belt from a pulley as the pulley is rotated.

Abstract: A unitary stretch belt installation and removal tool includes an installation component having a slot for positioning the tool on the rim of a pulley and a wedge shaped element to stretch and guide a belt into a pulley groove as the pulley is rotated and further having an integral removal component including a slot and a shaped, generally convex belt guide surface for stretching and guiding a belt from a pulley as the pulley is rotated.

Abstract: A spark plug installation tool includes to a grip handle, a coaxial, flexible shaft extending from the handle and a co-axial socket receiver assembly for engaging a spark plug socket. The distal end of the socket receiver assembly includes a magnet. The socket receiver assembly further includes a peripheral rim to limit the insertion of the socket receiver assembly into a socket drive opening.

Abstract: A unitary stretch belt installation and removal tool includes an installation component having a slot for positioning the tool on the rim of a pulley and a wedge shaped element to stretch arid guide a belt into a pulley groove as the pulley is rotated and further having an integral removal component including a slot and a shaped, generally convex belt guide surface for stretching and guiding a belt from a pulley as the pulley is rotated.

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 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 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 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 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: A tool for removal of a center cover of a wheel rim includes a first and second opposite hook ends connected by a cylindrical rod center section. Each of the hook ends is differently sized, although the ends are generally mirror image configurations of one another and each includes first and second curved sections joined to an extended flat, planar section with an end prong.

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 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: A hub lock removal tool comprises a pliers with special jaws designed to grip and hold, yet not damage, the generally cylindrical outer surface of a hub lock of a motor vehicle. The tool includes stop flanges which limit the pivotal movement of the pliers handles.

Abstract: An adapter for a hood prop includes oppositely extending counterbores in a cylindrical housing separated by a transaxial wall. The adapter is designed to be fitted over a hood stop and to receive the end of a telescoping hood prop.

Abstract: A combination oil filter preload storage pan and drain pan includes a pan with a series of differentially sized openings in the top cover thereof and support ribs arrayed within the pan on the base for support of preloaded filters or filters which are to be drained.

Abstract: A chisel for breaking spot welds of a vehicle includes an elongate handle section with a grip and a slightly angled chisel section with blade faces on three sides and a rib generally parallel to a blade edge to limit insertion of a blade between vehicle body parts.

Abstract: A multifunctional molding name plate removal tool includes a blade attached to a blade retainer having a drive arm and a threaded handle attached thereto. The threaded handle may be removed in order to enable a pneumatic tool to drive the tool.