Abstract: Methods and apparatus for preloading a bearing are provided. These methods and apparatus include preload monitoring devices whereby the mechanic can accurately monitor and regulate the preload on a bearing or bearing assembly. Aspects of the invention may also be used to adjust the endplay on a bearing or a bearing assembly. In one aspect, the preload on the bearing is transmitted through a housing having a fluid pressure that can be detected and monitored. An apparatus for precisely rotating a nut and a tool for precisely rotating a nut are also provided. A bearing retaining nut arrangement that permits the loading or evaluating of a bearing inner race is also provided. The bearing retaining nut arrangement includes a first load-setting nut, a lock washer, and a second jam nut that secures the arrangement to a shaft.

Abstract: A hydraulic locking and loosening device (40) is set on the neck of a rolling-mill roll or back-up roll with a conical part (3) and a cylindrical part (4), and comprising an oil-film bearing (7, 8), a spacer ring (16), a thrust bearing (15), a thrust ring (17), and a threaded lock ring (18). The locking device (30) comprises a body (21) inserted at the centre in a ram (22) to form a hydraulic actuator with two annular chambers (23), longitudinal arms (31), on each of which is provided a C-shaped notch (32), and cover (24) for closing the hydraulic chambers (23). A variant of the hydraulic locking and loosening device (40) is provided with a bayonet device for its engaging on the roll end.

Abstract: A tool for removal of a universal joint from a drive shaft includes a drive rod for engagement with a pneumatic driving tool and a cup which may be positioned over the passageway in a drive shaft flange to receive the end of a universal joint arm which is driven from the passageway into the cup to effect removal of the universal joint from the drive shaft.

Abstract: An apparatus for replacing a shock absorber for another for automobiles, which supports and compresses a coil spring in a strut type suspension, in correspondence to various dimensions of shock absorbers is provided. The shock absorber replacement apparatus includes: a movable cart having a flat support table, wheels and a handle; an air cylinder installed on the support table; a fixed frame installed on a cylinder head of the air cylinder; a strut fixing unit which fixes and supports a lower portion of the strut onto the fixed frame; a rotatable semi-circular clip arm installed in an end of a piston rod of the air cylinder; a clip which is hung on the upper portion of a coil spring toward an end of the clip arm; and an air opening and closing pedal which opens and closes an air pressure to be introduced to upper and lower cylinder chambers of the air cylinder and thus descends and ascends the piston rod.

Abstract: The wedge removal apparatus includes an elongated frame having telescopic elements at opposite ends with cylinders to engage pads along opposite sides of the frame against diametrically opposed wedges of stator core slots. The frame mounts a linear drive assembly carrying a carriage for longitudinal movement relative to the drive assembly and frame. The carriage mounts diametrically opposed heads and a cylinder displaces the heads radially outwardly to engage the wedges and compress underlying ripple springs. Saws carried by the heads cut through the wedges as the carriage is displaced along the frame and without binding because of the force applied to the wedges compressing the ripple springs. The linear drive assembly is rotated to discrete circumferential positions to cut the wedges of additional diametrically opposed slots.

Abstract: An improved system and method for removing extrusion screw elements includes a puller assembly for removing at least one screw element from a screw shaft of a screw-type extrusion machine. The at least one screw element includes a sleeve portion received annularly about the screw shaft and at least one flute extending radially outward from the sleeve portion. The puller assembly includes a body having a sleeve portion with an inner diameter sufficiently sized for axially fitting over the at least one screw element on the screw shaft. At least one engaging element is removably secured to the body for enabling the body to be axially installed on the at least one screw element when the at least one engaging element is removed from the body and axially locking the body on the at least one screw element when the at least one engaging element is installed in the body.

Abstract: A handling and actuation apparatus particularly adapted for clean room applications includes an actuation section for mounting a machine element to a work piece. The actuation section comprises a movable actuation member. A feeding section for feeding the aforementioned machine element to the actuation section is provided. An inner debris suction section is positioned in the vicinity of the actuation section, the inner debris suction section sucking air from the vicinity of the actuation member. An outer debris and air suction section is positioned in the vicinity of the feeding section sucks air from the vicinity of machine element during feeding of the machine element.

Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus and methods for applying a material to a cable or into a conduit. The apparatus includes a hinged housing for coupling to a portion of a cable and/or a conduit. The apparatus is configured as a portable housing that is particularly suited for use in the field to apply a material to an existing underground cable or conduit or to a new or relocated cable or conduit during installation. The hinged housing permits the apparatus to couple to a portion of a cable or a portion of a conduit without splicing the cable or the conduit or removing the cable. When coupled to a cable or a conduit, the housing defines a chamber into which a material is inserted. Compressed air is supplied to the chamber to force the material into an innerduct of the conduit and to pull the material therethrough, applying the material to the cable and/or the conduit.

Abstract: A tube extraction device which facilitates the removal of a tube from a tube hole in a drum. The tube extraction device comprises a housing which is mounted over an exterior surface of the drum. The housing has an opening which receives a removed part of the tube. A wedge having a slanted face and a bottom edge is slidably mounted in the housing. At least one side thrusting ram and at least one drive down ram are slidably mounted in the housing. The side thrusting ram laterally moves the wedge so that the slanted face indents the tube inwardly, while the drive down ram drives the wedge down into the tube so that the tube collapses in the tube hole.

Abstract: An axial swaging tool including a housing defining a chamber, a piston rod held statically in the chamber, a piston conformingly receiving and slidable along the piston rod, a ram conformingly receiving and slidable on a first end of the piston rod, a first engagement member statically positioned on the housing, a second engagement member positioned on the piston, and a spring adjoining the piston and an end of the piston rod. The spring is configured to bias the piston away from a second end of the piston rod, such that the second engagement member is biased away from the first engagement member, the piston rod is biased against a first end of the housing, and piston is biased against the ram, which in turn is biased against a second end of the housing.

Abstract: A lift tool and method useful for installing a repaired clutch assembly or flywheel in a vehicle bell housing. The tool includes (a) a mounting bracket which can be secured to existing threaded openings in the bell housing, (b) an elongated lift arm pivotably attached to the mounting bracket, (c) a rail supported by the elongated arm, (d) a hook carried by the rail and being moveable along the rail, (e) a hanger bracket which is connected to the hook and which is able to support the clutch assembly or flywheel, and (f) power source for selectively raising or lowering the elongated arm. With proper safety precautions, the lift tool can also be used in the removal of a clutch assembly or flywheel from a bell housing.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for at least partially disassembling a pallet, the pallet having a plurality of deck board support interfaces, includes providing at least one cutting device that is positionable at any one of the board support interfaces and selectively positioning the at least one cutting device adjacent a particular board support interface of the pallet. The particular board support interface is cut with the at least one cutting device.

Abstract: A system and method for easily separating upper and lower turbine shells involves forming elongated access pockets vertically aligned across the upper and lower turbine shells and at multiple locations on the turbine shells. Telescoping hydraulic rams are placed into elongated access pockets at each of the multiple locations for lifting the upper shell off of the lower shell. The telescoping hydraulic rams are connected to a controller for controlling each of the rams to operate in parallel with the other rams. Once the turbine shells are separated the upper turbine shell can be removed by conventional block and rigging.

Abstract: An apparatus for press-fitting a bearing cap into a cylinder block includes a frame. A first cylinder is connected to the frame. A guide rod is coupled to an operating rod of the first cylinder to ascend or descend in response to an operation of the first cylinder and configured to be inserted into bolt holes respectively formed in the bearing cap and the cylinder block in response to a descending thereof. A second cylinder is connected to the frame. A pressure detection sensor detects an operating pressure generated by the second cylinder. A press pad is coupled to an operating rod of the second cylinder to ascend or descend in response to an operation of the second cylinder and configured to press the bearing cap so that the bearing cap is press-fitted into the cylinder block.

Abstract: A sectional flooring installation device allows carpet installation teams to quickly remove and install sectional carpeting in locations that have multitudes of the bookshelf assemblies, for example, libraries. The sectional flooring installation device includes a bridge assembly, a lifting device, a bearing plate, and a transfer unit to raise supports for bookshelf assemblies. The bridge assembly spans the tile, the transfer unit engages a vertical support, and the lifting device displaces the transfer unit relative to the bridge assembly to free pinned tiles or broad loom carpet sections. Once a pinned tile or carpet section is removed, a replacement tile may be installed. Use of the sectional flooring installation device essentially eliminates the requirement of removing bookshelf assemblies, reinstalling the bookshelf assemblies, and realigning the bookshelf assemblies after installation of the carpet. Accordingly, installation cost will decrease when using the sectional flooring installation device.

Abstract: A hand tool designed for installing and extracting the elastic fastenings of railroad rails. The hand tool comprises a base body, mounted movably to the underside of which is an active part which acts on the fastening that is to be inserted or removed. A rotating head or a rotating part that can be pivoted about an essentially vertical axis is provided on the top of the main body, the head carrying a hand-powered member, such as a push bar, which extends to the side of the head. A force-multiplying transmission, which may for example be hydraulic, connects the hand-powered member to the active part. In this way the hand-powered member can, independently of the use position of the active part, be placed in a suitable orientation, particularly inside a safe zone.

Abstract: A cab-to-frame alignment tool positions a cab on a vehicle frame in alignment with a box rearwardly of the cab. The alignment tool has a tool body. A holder removably secures the tool body to the vehicle frame. A contact member is carried by the tool body. A driver advances the contact member a predetermined distance into engagement with a contact point on the cab to laterally locate the cab on the frame.

Abstract: A hand-held power performs three operations, selectively. A first operation corrects the setting of an improperly set self-piercing rivet. A second operation removes a self-piercing rivet from workpieces. A third operation sets a solid rivet, which may replace a removed self-piercing rivet. For performing these operations, three interchangeable sets of components are provided.

Abstract: A tool for installing blind threaded inserts utilizes an expanding mandrel to engage the threads of the insert being installed. The expanding mandrel is an externally threaded assembly having a plurality of movable segments separated by axially-extending radial slots. The slot width is chosen such that when the mandrel is in a collapsed state the external diameter of the mandrel will pass through the minor diameter of the insert's internal thread. The segments are movable radially between a collapsed state, the condition of the mandrel segments when they are in their inward most position of minimum diameter, and an expanded state, when the mandrel segments are moved outwardly to their position of maximum diameter. The mandrel of the invention also extends and retracts axially to compress and thereby install the deformable insert.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for straightening propeller drive shafts without the need for removing the shaft from the lower unit/drive assembly is disclosed. In an embodiment of the present invention, a mechanical linkage is provided that is configured to securely grip the propeller drive shaft and that is mechanically coupled to an extension module. The extension module may be a hydraulic ram that provides a linear force. The linkage is configured to receive the linear force from the extension module and transfer the linear force to the propeller drive shaft. Because the propeller drive shaft is securely fixed within the linkage and within the lower unit/drive assembly, the force applied to the propeller drive shaft is operative to bend the propeller drive shaft opposite of the existing bend in order to straighten it.

Abstract: The head-to-shaft separation tool for golf clubs includes an automatically adjusting shaft grip assembly and an automatically adjusting hosel stop at the club head retaining bracket. The device comprises a base with a frame extending substantially normal thereto. A hydraulic jack, e.g., bottle jack, extends from the base, with its extension axis substantially parallel to the frame. A club shaft grip assembly slides in a slot through the frame, with a transfer fixture transferring force from the jack to the shaft grip assembly. The club head is retained by the fixed club head retaining bracket, while the shaft grip assembly automatically closes on the club shaft as it is moved away from the club head retaining bracket. Heat is applied to break the adhesive bond between the shaft and club head, with the tensile force applied by the present device separating the shaft from the club head.

Abstract: The invention is a mill rod puller which removes mill rods from hammermills or similar devices through the use of a reciprocating hydraulic action. The rod puller includes a support frame and a rod extension that attaches to an end of the rods of the hammermill. The rod extension has a number of attachment points for attaching the rod extension to a reciprocating force generator. The reciprocating force generator then moves away from the hammermill, and pulls the rod extension with it, and also pulls the rod to which the rod extension is attached, in increments.

Abstract: A rivet setting tool having a remote intensifier and autofill/recharge system is provided. The rivet setting tool has a hydraulic pulling head which is coupled to an intensifier. The intensifier has a mechanism for providing hydraulic pressure to the hydraulic rivet head to set a rivet tool. The intensifier further has a mechanism for refilling/recharging the hydraulic system of the rivet setting head.

Abstract: A lift tool and method useful for installing a repaired clutch assembly or flywheel in a vehicle bell housing. The tool includes (a) a mounting bracket which can be secured to existing threaded openings in the bell housing, (b) an elongated lift arm pivotably attached to the mounting bracket, (c) a rail supported by the elongated arm, (d) a hook carried by the rail and being moveable along the rail, (e) a hanger bracket which is connected to the hook and which is able to support the clutch assembly or flywheel, and (f) power source for selectively raising or lowering the elongated arm. With proper safety precautions, the lift tool can also be used in the removal of a clutch assembly or flywheel from a bell housing.

Abstract: Apparatus for configuring an externally coated workpiece are provided. In one example, the apparatus includes a tubular reconfiguration chamber having a plurality of slidably mounted outer walls, the outer walls slidably mounted along individual radial lines emanating from and orthogonal to the central longitudinal axis of the tubular reconfiguration chamber; and a device for adjusting and maintaining the temperature of the external coating of a work-piece located within the tubular reconfiguration chamber.

Abstract: The present invention includes a portable disassembly tool 56 for removing outer track links 36 from a track chain assembly 12. The disassembly tool 56 includes a body adapted to engage the track chain assembly and a moveable ram 66 to engage a pair of track pins 46. During extension of the ram 66, the body 58 engages an outer track link 36 and removes it from the track pins 46. Additionally, a “V” block 104 is provided to engage the track pins 46 and hold the track chain assembly 12 together after the outer track links 36 have been removed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a workholder and a method for securing a work piece by engaging either a bore contained in the work piece or by gripping the edge of the bore of the work piece. The workholder includes a support platform, and a bore clamping device that is mounted to the support platform. The clamping device has a cylindrical, expandable arbor extending upwardly from the support platform for positioning in and engaging the bore or for gripping an outer edge of the bore.

Abstract: Provided is a fuel injector remover for removing a fuel injector from a cylinder head wherein the fuel injector is located within a counterbore of the cylinder head. The remover includes a primer mover having a piston defining a central bore. A snout portion is attached to the prime mover and defines a central bore. The snout portion has a first end attached to the prime mover and a second end defining a tapered portion sized such that when the tapered portion abuts an outer diameter of the cylinder head counterbore, the prime mover is centered over the fuel injector. A puller rod extends through the central bores of the piston and the snout. A thumbscrew is provided for attachment to the threaded end of the puller rod after the puller rod has been inserted through the central bore of the cylinder.

Abstract: A CV boot installation and removing device comprising a base having a connection opening for coupling to a CV boot. With this design, there is a handle coupled to the base and a power connection disposed either inside or adjacent to the handle. There is an adjuster, which can be in the form of a substantially cylindrical shaft, for adjusting an opening size of the connection opening for receiving the CV boot. There is also a biasing device coupled to the base, for biasing the connection opening closed against the CV boot wherein the biasing device can be pressed open by said adjuster to form a connection to the CV boot to a point at which said connection opening opens to fit over a CV boot as controlled by the adjuster.

Abstract: A tool for forming a high strength reinforcing bar coupling driving self-locking wedge sleeves over each end of a contractible jaw assembly bridging the abutting ends of the bar to be joined. The sleeves are seated in collars engaged by the distal ends of arms driven for closure by a piston-cylinder power unit and a cam on at least one arm. In one form the cam on one arm is engaged by a roller connected by a tension link to the other arm. In another form cams are provided on each arm driven by rollers fixed with respect to each other. The collars include self-releasing collets seating the sleeves. The tool has other uses such as bar shearing or forming.

Abstract: A rotor puller has two arm members, ending at claws, and a jack with an extendible piston. The arm members and the jack are pivotably attached together about a pivot axis. Springs bias the arm members toward each other. The claws are placed over a brake rotor and retained thereon by a pin. After the claws have been placed, the jack is centered and activated to extend the piston towards the claws. The piston forcibly engages a wheel hub while the claws forcibly engage the rotor, pulling it from the wheel hub. Handles on the arm members facilitate placement of the claws over the rotor.

Abstract: The present invention is a system and method to install and remove continuous track drive units on vehicles, wherein the system contains two forcing discs connected hydraulically which mimic the shape of the vehicle end idlers. A hydraulically actuated telescopic separator is positioned between the forcing discs, such that the discs may be separated or brought together. The forcing discs are aligned with the vehicle idlers to allow the continuous track unit to be easily slipped onto the vehicle idlers from the forcing discs. Conversely, when removing continuous track drive units, the forcing discs are again aligned with the vehicle end idlers, and the track is slipped off the vehicle idlers and onto the forcing discs.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing a stator tube from a position about a rotor of a progressing cavity pump is provided. The apparatus includes an actuator assembly having a base and a piston which is longitudinally displaceable relative to the base, and a pusher rod. The base of the actuator assembly is removably attachable to a discharge end of the stator tube. The pusher rod is longitudinally releasably attachable to the piston at a plurality of locations along the length of the pusher rod and is located to engage the rotor when the base is coupled to the stator tube. The pusher rod is coupled to the piston and the piston is driven by the actuator assembly. With only slight modifications the apparatus may also be used to install the stator tube on the rotor when operated in a substantially opposite way.

Abstract: A permanently mounted pneumatic jack (jacklift) system for motor vehicles, as well as an impact wrench for removing and installing lug nuts. The system provides a quick and safe means of lifting one or more tires off the ground for replacement of a spare or rotating the tires on a motor vehicle. The present invention comprises two or more (typically four) pneumatic jacks, a system ON/OFF switch, an air compressor, a 120-psi air tank, air lines (hoses), individual jack extend/retract switches, jack position-locking pins, safety-locking pins, and impact wrench. Each jack can be locked in a horizontal stowaway or vertical operational position. The jack is cylindrical shaped with a telescopic body that can be extended or retracted as needed to raise and lower the vehicle. A solid cylindrical lift rod slides inside a cylindrical outer housing with a high-pressure seal means used to maintain pressure on the support rod.

Abstract: A hydraulic puller includes a hydraulic cylinder, a pump, an oil tank, and a clamping device. The clamping device includes a support seat, a plurality of pivot plates, a plurality of connecting plates, a plurality of claws, and an operation plate. Thus, the operation plate can be rotated by the user's hand to rotate and lift the clamping device so as to control operation of each of the claws, thereby facilitating the user operating the hydraulic puller.

Abstract: A low impact shaft remover apparatus that aids in the removal of a shaft attachment that has become stuck to a shaft is described. In general, the apparatus includes a main body having an open end, a hollow interior and an internal conduit located within a portion of the main body. A valve is connected to the main body and coupled to the conduit. A leading edge of the main body includes an angled wall that aids in the formation of a reservoir formed when the leading edge is connected to a surface of the shaft attachment such as a hub. A suitable lubricating fluid is inserted into the valve, through the conduit and ultimately stored in the reservoir generally around the circumference of the shaft. Pressure is then applied to the valve which pushes the fluid into any available spaces between the attachment and the shaft.

Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly tool for assembling a sealing ring (3) in an annular groove (4, 9) of a machine part (1, 7), in particular of a valve plate (7). By the provision that the assembly tool (10, 23) includes a pneumatic piston-cylinder unit (11, 12, 26, 27) for uniformly press-fitting the sealing ring (3) into the annular groove (4, 9), a simple assembly tool that is economical to make, is versatile to use and can be used in mobile application, and nevertheless enables reliable seal assembly without injuring anyone.

Abstract: The present invention is a method and apparatus for removing a golf club head from a golf club shaft. A clamping mechanism secures the shaft of the golf club within the apparatus while a force mechanism applies sufficient force against the golf club head to separate the golf club head from the golf club shaft upon the breaking of an epoxy bond securing the golf club head to the golf club shaft. Heat is then applied to the golf club head to release or melt the epoxy bond. Simultaneous with breaking the epoxy bond, the force mechanism detaches the golf club head from the golf club shaft.

Abstract: The fastener installation apparatus and method of the present invention include a housing and a moveable body at least partially within the housing. The moveable body defines a plurality of openings and is fixably attached to at least one piston, which is in moveable contact with the housing. First and second cavities are defined on opposite sides of the piston and respective openings in the moveable body are in communication with opposite sides of the piston. In addition, a valve directs a fluid through the appropriate openings in the moveable body and into the first cavity or the second cavity, as desired, which, in turn, alternately extends and retracts the moveable body relative to the housing. A jaw extends from the housing in alignment with the moveable body, such that the jaw and the moveable body cooperate to install a fastener upon extension of the moveable body.

Abstract: The device comprises a base for positioning a tire and a lever pivoted on a support and able to move and be fixed in position along a plane which is radial with respect to the center of the base. An active end of the lever, located on an L-shaped bend at an end of the lever, can be introduced internally of the opening to interact contactingly with the internal surface of a part of the support ring pre-inserted in the opening. By acting on the lever, the active end presses the ring against the inside of the tire with radial force. The support ring is of a type which when applied on a vehicle wheel enables the vehicle to continue moving for a considerable time even where tire pressure is suddenly lost.

Abstract: A CV boot installation and removing device comprising a base having a connection opening for coupling to a CV boot. With this design, there is a handle coupled to the base and a power connection disposed either inside or adjacent to the handle. There is an adjuster, which can be in the form of a substantially cylindrical shaft, for adjusting an opening size of the connection opening for receiving the CV boot. There is also a biasing device coupled to the base, for biasing the connection opening closed against the CV boot wherein the biasing device can be pressed open by said adjuster to form a connection to the CV boot to a point at which said connection opening opens to fit over a CV boot as controlled by the adjuster.

Abstract: A hand-held power performs three operations, selectively. A first operation corrects the setting of an improperly set self-piercing rivet. A second operation removes a self-piercing rivet from workpieces. A third operation sets a solid rivet, which may replace a removed self-piercing rivet. For performing these operations, three interchangeable sets of components are provided.

Abstract: A gasket singulation apparatus for separating one gasket from a web-connected stack of gaskets includes a mandrel for receiving the web-connected stack and an arrangement of cylinders which are used to support the web-connected stack of gaskets and to pull one gasket away from the remainder of the web-connected stack so as to singulate that one gasket. A first plurality of cylinders are used to support the web-connected stack. A second plurality of cylinders are used to pierce any connecting material between the gasket to be singulated and the remainder of the stack. Once the web material is pierced, cylinder movement is effected so as to pull the selected gasket away from the stack, allowing any connecting material to sever and thereby singulate one gasket from the stack. Once the gasket is singulated, various insertion mechanisms are disclosed for inserting the singulated gasket into a pail lid groove.

Abstract: A swaging tool for applying an assembly force on a fluid connector includes a tool main body, a first fluid connector holding section attached to the main body, a second fluid connector holding section attached to a piston, and a sensing system to determine when the fluid connector is in the proper position for assembly. The assembly tool applies an assembly force on the fluid connector when the fluid connector is in the proper position for assembly. In a preferred embodiment, the sensing system includes a fluid passage formed in the main body leading to a fluid port where the fluid port is positioned to be covered by the fluid connector when the fluid connector is in the proper position for assembly. The swaging tool applies an assembly force on the fluid connector when the fluid port is substantially covered by the fluid connector.

Abstract: A device for removing joint from axle includes a seat disposed on a plate for supporting the axle, and a positioning device to position the axle on the seat. A follower includes a casing having a chamber to receive the joint of the axle and having a slot communicating with the chamber of the casing to slidably receive the axle. A moving device may move the follower away from the seat, to disengage the joint from the axle. A cover may be secured on the casing to prevent the joint from flying out of the casing. The positioning device includes a housing disposed on the plate, to support an actuator on the plate and above the seat. The housing includes a board having a passage to slidably receive the rod of the actuator.

Abstract: A tool for installing blind threaded inserts utilizes an expanding mandrel to engage the threads of the insert being installed. The expanding mandrel is an externally threaded assembly having a plurality of movable segments separated by axially-extending radial slots. The slot width is chosen such that when the mandrel is in a collapsed state the external diameter of the mandrel will pass through the minor diameter of the insert's internal thread. The segments are movable radially between a collapsed state, the condition of the mandrel segments when they are in their inward most position of minimum diameter, and an expanded state, when the mandrel segments are moved outwardly to their position of maximum diameter. The mandrel of the invention also extends and retracts axially to compress and thereby install the deformable insert.

Abstract: Provided is a fuel injector remover for removing a fuel injector from a cylinder head wherein the fuel injector is located within a counterbore of the cylinder head. The remover includes a primer mover having a piston defining a central bore. A snout portion is attached to the prime mover and defines a central bore. The snout portion has a first end attached to the prime mover and a second end defining a tapered portion sized such that when the tapered portion abuts an outer diameter of the cylinder head counterbore, the prime mover is centered over the fuel injector. A puller rod extends through the central bores of the piston and the snout. A thumbscrew is provided for attachment to the threaded end of the puller rod after the puller rod has been inserted through the central bore of the cylinder.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for removing a seal that is fixed in a groove of a component. A highly pressurised jet of liquid is aimed at the seal or between the seal to free it from the groove. The method is particularly suitable for freeing a sealing strip in a rotor or in a housing of a turbine-type machine, and is considerably less time-consuming and expensive than the twisting-off method that has been used up until now.

Abstract: The invention is a mill rod puller which removes mill rods from hammermills or similar devices through the use of a reciprocating hydraulic action. The rod puller includes a support frame and a rod extension that attaches to an end of the rods of the hammermill. The rod extension has a number of attachment points for attaching the rod extension to a reciprocating force generator. The reciprocating force generator then moves away from the hammermill, and pulls the rod extension with it, and also pulls the rod to which the rod extension is attached, in increments.

Abstract: A method and apparatus involving releasing the rotor (1) and turning it to and fixing it at top dead center, attaching an extractor head to an exposed end of the hammer axle. A cross-piece (2.1) is applied and a releasable element of a slide (2.4) of a hammer axle puller is pulled, making a releasable connection between cross-piece and rotor attachment elements. The slide is moved to a position in which the puller head is connected to the slide in a shape-locking manner, securing the hammer position, returning the carriage whilst extracting the hammer axle (1.5) to release the hammer. The connection between the head and slide is released, moving the slide until the head and slide re-engage and returning the slide again to extract the hammer axle until the entire hammer and/or protective cap (1.4) and axle if appropriate are extracted. An Independent claim is also included for an arrangement for implementing the method.