Abstract: A device for extracting a nozzle assembly of a fuel injection installation. The nozzle assembly is pressed into a cylinder head of an internal combustion engine, with a support pipe, with which the extraction device of the device is supported in the area surrounding the nozzle assembly on the valve cover during the extraction operation. To rule out deformations of the valve cover in case of strong tensile forces and extremely crowded space conditions, provisions are made according to the present invention for a divided support ring, which is formed from two ring sections, which can be placed individually on the valve cover in the area surrounding the nozzle assembly, to be able to be inserted between the support pipe of the extraction device and the surface of the valve cover.

Abstract: A tool removes from, or inserts into, an arm of a wheel mounting for an automotive vehicle a bushing. The tool includes a press member configured to grip the arm while overlying the location in the arm for the bushing. A screw element passes through a portion of the press member and engages a pressing cup with an outer rim that abuts an end of the bushing as the screw is manually rotated. The press member, screw element, and pressing cup upon being aligned and assembled with the press member gripping the arm and the rim of the pressing cup bearing against the end of the bushing, the screw element is rotated to apply a force to the end of the bushing as the screw element advances in the direction of the arm.

Abstract: A bearing positioning tool set includes a grip having an inner end fixed with a combining rod with a combining hole. One or more positioning press blocks to be fitted with the grip are respectively formed with different diameters and bored with a central insert hole and respectively formed with a first fitting member, a first holding edge, a second fitting member and a second holding edge. A combining member is combined with the combining hole of a grip. By having the fitting member and the holding edge of the positioning press block respectively contacting closely with the inner wall and the upper edge of a bearing, hammering force can be applied evenly to position smoothly and quickly the bearing in the insert hole of an axle. Further, each positioning press block is formed with two different diameters for matching with different-sized bearings.

Abstract: A bearing race and pinion bearing race installation tool kit or set includes a pneumatic and manual driver handles in combination with a multiplicity of separate drivers. The component parts may be selected from the kit, combined and then used for installation of a bearing raceway.

Abstract: Disclosed and described herein is a nail extractor adapted for the powered extraction of partially exposed headed-nails from a substrate. The extractor has a housing with a threaded opening for the fitment of a threaded spindle having a hexagonally-shaped proximal end for the attachment of a power tool and a claw assembly attached to the distal end of the spindle so as to permit free rotation of the spindle while the claw assembly is confined and sized to prevent turning within the housing. Additionally, the claw assembly has a cleft for engaging and grasping the partially exposed portion of the headed nail. When activated by the powered tool, the threaded spindle and claw assembly are vertically elevated within the housing and the partially exposed nail is extracted from the substrate.

Abstract: A bearing-positioning tool set comprises a grip having an inner end fixed with a combining rod extending outward, the combining rod bored with a combining threaded hole; at least one positioning press blocks respectively formed with two different diameters the positioning press blocks to be fitted with the grip respectively bored with an insert hole in the center, each of two ends of the insert hole being formed with a groove; each the positioning press block formed with a first circular fitting member, a first circular holding edge, a second circular fitting member and a second circular holding edge; and a combining member threadably combined with the combining threaded hole of the grip for fixing the positioning press block in position; one end of the combining member being formed with an enlarged head.

Abstract: A tool is provided to facilitate the assembly of a seal ring. The tool comprises an elongated body and a flange projecting radially from the elongated body. A first portion of the tool is configured to receive the placement of a seal ring and a retainer cap thereon. The retainer cap may carry attachment elements, such as screws, used to secure the retainer cap on the housing. To mount the seal ring, the tool is inserted through a shaft hole of the housing to clamp the seal ring and the retainer cap between the housing and a flange of the tool. The attachment elements then are tightened to fix the retainer cap on the housing, which secures the seal ring sandwiched between the retainer cap and the housing. After the assembly of the seal ring is completed, the tool may then be slidably removed.

Abstract: A pin removal assembly for use with an upper block of a crane includes a sheave support and a pin support. The upper block includes a frame, a plurality of sheaves, and a removable sheave pin that defines an axis of rotation for the sheaves and supports the sheaves within the frame. The pin removal assembly includes a sheave support mountable to the frame of the upper block and a pin support mountable to the frame of the upper block. The pin support is configured to support the sheave pin when the sheave pin is removed from the upper block.

Abstract: At least one embodiment generally relates to an installation assembly for an opening in a workpiece that includes a swaged collar, an inner member, and an outer member. The swaged collar has a first end, a second end, and a main body extending between the first end and the second end. The main body includes an inner surface defining a passageway through the collar. The inner member has a mandrel section for expanding the outer member. The inner member is used to expand the outer member and to keep the outer member in an expanded state.

Abstract: A tool set for assembling an automobile tapered bearing includes a pneumatic tool, a hammering tool, bolts and plural press blocks. The pneumatic tool consists of a rod having an annular blocking surface, a sleeve fitting around the rod, a compression spring received in the sleeve and fitting round a fitting portion of the rod, and a connector threadably combined with the rod. The hammering tool consists of a grip and a connecting rod extending from the grip and provided with a female-threaded hole, and the grip has a hammering end. Each press block is formed with an annular sloped surface and an annular blocking surface. One of the press blocks is selected to combine with the rod, so a pneumatic apparatus can drive the pneumatic tool to press and shift an automobile tapered bearing in an axle insert hole smoothly.

Abstract: Apparatus (4) for removing a sealing plug from a bore (11), which sealing plug comprises an outer sleeve (13) and an inner stem (14) retained within the outer sleeve, the removal taking place after a suitable hole has been drilled part of the way into the stem, which removal apparatus (4) comprises a tapered punch (15) for forcible insertion into the hole in the stem (14) thereby to create an interference fit between the punch (15) and the stem (14) and thereafter driving the stem (14) out of the sleeve (13) whilst also retaining the stem (14) on the punch (15) by virtue of the interference fit, and sleeve-engaging means (16) engagable with the sleeve (13) after the punch (15) has removed the stem (14) from the sleeve (13), the sleeve-engaging means (16) and the punch (15) being thereafter removable from the bore thereby to remove both the sleeve (13) and the stem (14) from the bore whilst the sleeve (13) and the stem (14) are both retained on the appropriate parts of the apparatus.

Abstract: A tool 100 which is adapted to efficiently and safely remove a bearing, such as side bearing 40, from an assembly, such as a differential assembly 10. The tool 100 includes a plug 102 which is forcibly inserted through the bearing 40 by a member 140 and the bearing 40 is substantially encapsulated by members 200, 222 and 300, which cooperate with the member 140 and the plug 102 to allow the bearing 40 to removed from the assembly 10.

Abstract: A cam actuating clamp. The clamp has first and second jaws, with one of the jaws including a surface forming a fulcrum and the other one of the jaws including a projecting arm which contacts the fulcrum when the clamp is in an open position. The clamp is moved from a closed to an open position simply by the user grasping an actuating lever that is pivotally secured to one of the jaws and lifting the clamp, in which the weight of the jaws causes rotation of the jaws, relative to the actuating lever, into an open configuration. A pair of springs secured under tension between the jaws hold the jaws in the open position. The jaws are clamped over a work piece by the user moving the actuating lever into a second position. A camming surface on the actuating lever provides an over center action that enables the springs to both assist in opening the clamp as well as closing the clamp depending upon the position of the actuating lever.

Abstract: An apparatus for manually uncoupling a V-belt drive from an active power source. The apparatus is mounted on the end of a pulley of the V-belt drive and is comprised of a tapered member connected to the output shaft of the power source for engaging in holding relationship the pulley of said V-belt drive; a retractor member attached to the pulley; and a toggle linkage for displacing the retractor member relative to the tapered member to disengage the pulley from the tapered member. The toggle linkage includes a first pair of diverging toggle links and a second pair of crossing toggle links having end portions pivotally connected to end portions of said first pair of toggle links. The second pair of toggle links is mounted in a sleeve for rotation about an axis having a fixed relationship to the tapered member.

Abstract: A device (1) is provided for pressing out a component pressed into a bearing bore of a bearing eye of an axle component. The device includes a support bell (2) being supported at the bearing eye in the area around the bearing bore and a pressure piece (20), which can be pushed axially through the bearing bore together with the component. The pressing device can be operatively positioned or mounted to the support bell (2) and to the pressure piece (20) for the pressing-out operation. To make it possible to carry out the pressing-out operation simply and reliably, provisions are made for arranging a clamping plate (12), which can be detachably connected to the support bell (2) and via which the support bell (2) is held at the bearing eye (24) in a firmly seated manner, at the bearing eye (12) axially opposite the support bell (2).

Abstract: A novel apparatus and method to engage a liner in an cylinder of an engine is provided. A wedge and rod are utilized as part of a liner remover assembly to move at least one collet axially to engage the liner. In a preferred embodiment, a novel eyehook is provided at an end of the rod to assist in the pulling of the liner from the cylinder.

Abstract: A shaft extractor for removing a golf club head from a golf club shaft without causing side-loading to occur comprising: a central body piece having two split screw portions threaded in opposite directions, at opposite sides of a split central hex nut section. The threaded screw portions receive a pair of end split hex nuts, each threaded to fit on one of the oppositely-threaded screw sections of the central body, such that when the central nut is rotated with the end nuts held against rotation, the end nuts move outward or inward together. The split in the central body piece of the shaft extractor forms a central cavity for receiving the golf club shaft. An extractor wrench is used to hold the end nuts against rotation.

Abstract: An extractor is provided for extracting a pin or another component which is pressed into a hole and protrudes from the hole with a cylindrical section. The extractor has a gripping element, which has a tubular basic body, is axially adjustable in a guide tube and is provided at its outer ends with at least two gripping jaws having conical outer jacket surfaces. With the gripping jaws the gripping element can be attached to the center pin or the cylindrical section. The basic body can be pulled axially into the guide tube, as a result of which the gripping jaws are pressed by conical jacket surfaces radially inwardly in cooperation with the guide tube, so that a snug hold of the gripping jaws at the cylindrical pin or the cylindrical section is brought about.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for removing a fastener from a corresponding aperture defined by a workpiece that reduces or eliminates damage to the fastener and/or the workpiece. The apparatus includes a pulling plug for engaging the head of the fastener, and a drive shaft operably connected to the pulling plug. The apparatus further includes a lever member that is urged into operable contact with the workpiece. In operation, the head end of a fastener is engaged by the pulling plug. Thereafter, the lever member is moved into contact with the workpiece. The drive shaft is then retracted while the lever member continues to be urged into operable contact with and to push against the workpiece without positively engaging the workpiece. As such, the pulling plug is also moved away from the surface of the workpiece to remove the fastener from the workpiece.

Abstract: A bearing or sleeve installing device includes a bar and a first bolt and two second bolts threadedly extend through the bar. A carrying member with a bearing or a sleeve mounted thereto. The carrying member has a threaded hole and the first bolt extends through a hole in an object and is threadedly connected to the threaded hole in the carrying member. The bar contacts the object, the carrying member moves into the hole in the object when rotating the first bolt so as to install the bearing or sleeve in the hole of the object.

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: A liner remover and installer assembly for a cylinder that includes a base having an opening to receive a rod with a tool at an end, an adjustment member and a support member. The support member can have an alignment feature adapted to mate with a dowel pin on an engine block. The tool can be a liner installer or remover. The liner remover can have a shoe with a lip. The support member and the lip can be made from a material that will not score the engine such as aluminum.

Abstract: A dimpling device is provided with a slide rod, a first workpiece holder, and a second workpiece holder. The slide rod is slidably fitted around a center pin running through rivet holes. The first workpiece holder is slidably and detachably fitted around the slide rod. The second workpiece holder is detachably fixed to the center pin. The first and second workpiece holders have holding surfaces with curvatures that have been preselected to conform to the curvatures of the surfaces of workpieces. The slide rod has a punch and the second workpiece holder has a die. When the workpieces are held together by the holding surfaces, a nut is rotated to move the punch into a cooperative relationship with the die, thereby dimpling the surroundings of the rivet holes.

Abstract: An assembling device for assembling and disassembling a fuel injector in a mounting hole of a cylinder head of an internal combustion engine has a jacket body at least partially surrounding the fuel injector. A contact section, on which both a hold-down force for holding down the fuel injector in the mounting hole and a disassembling force for disassembling the fuel injector can be exerted on the fuel injector, and a collar section protruding from the mounting hole are formed on the jacket body. The collar section has at least one thread, in which a disassembling screw can be screwed in so that when the disassembling screw is tightened it abuts on the cylinder head and transmits a disassembling force on the collar section so that the assembling device (1) with the fuel injector (3) inserted into the assembling device (1) is extracted.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for removing a fastener from a corresponding aperture defined by a workpiece that reduces or eliminates damage to the fastener and/or the workpiece. The apparatus includes a pulling plug for engaging the head of the fastener, and a drive shaft operably connected to the pulling plug. The apparatus further includes a lever member that is urged into operable contact with the workpiece. In operation, the head end of a fastener is engaged by the pulling plug. Thereafter, the lever member is moved into contact with the workpiece. The drive shaft is then retracted while the lever member continues to be urged into operable contact with and to push against the workpiece without positively engaging the workpiece. As such, the pulling plug is also moved away from the surface of the workpiece to remove the fastener from the workpiece.

Abstract: A transmission tool (10) having a jig (12) which has a jig body (12A) securely connected at a front distal end to a jig first member (12B) and further securely connected at a rear distal end to a jig second member (12D), the jig body (12A) has a jig second member pin (12DA) extending outwardly therefrom. A hollow jig cylinder (12C) is positioned through the jig body (12A) and the jig first member (12B) and the a jig second member (12D). A reamer (14) has a reamer collar (14A) having a threaded cylinder centrally positioned there through. The reamer collar (14A) has a reamer collar channel (14AA) therein. The reamer (14) further has a reamer shaft (14B) having a reamer shaft thread (14BB) positioned at a back distal end thereof. The reamer shaft (14B) further has a reamer shaft cutter (14BA) positioned at a front distal end thereof. An inserter (16) has a slightly smaller diameter then the reamer collar channel (14AA).

Abstract: An apparatus for urging two members apart or together that includes a first clamp adapted to be received by a first piece, a second clamp adapted to be received by a second piece and a plurality of power screws coacting with the first clamp and the second clamp, whereby moving the power screws in a first direction causes the first clamp to move relative to the second clamp and the first piece to move relative to the second piece. The present invention is suited for separating muffler pipes.

Abstract: An extractor is provided for extracting a pin or another component which is pressed into a hole and protrudes from the hole with a cylindrical section. The extractor has a gripping element, which has a tubular basic body, is axially adjustable in a guide tube and is provided at its outer ends with at least two gripping jaws having conical outer jacket surfaces. With the gripping jaws the gripping element can be attached to the center pin or the cylindrical section. The basic body can be pulled axially into the guide tube, as a result of which the gripping jaws are pressed by conical jacket surfaces radially inwardly in cooperation with the guide tube, so that a snug hold of the gripping jaws at the cylindrical pin or the cylindrical section is brought about.

Abstract: A device for removing joint from axle includes a bar slidably supported on a track and adjustable relative to the track to support the axle, an arm having a hammer movable toward and to engage with the joint, and to disengage the joint from the axle, for allowing the joint to be easily and quickly disengaged from the axle without much labor work. One or more inserts may be selectively or changeably secured to the bar, to support axles of different widths or diameters. A bolt is threaded with the bar and driven by a motor to move the bar relative to the track.

Abstract: A fore end wrench for removing a locking nut from a slide action of a pump action shotgun. The fore end wrench includes a body member being designed for being inserted into the locking nut of the slide action of the shotgun. The body member is designed for supporting the locking nut of the shotgun. An engagement member extends through the body member. The engagement member is designed for engaging channels of the locking nut whereby rotation of the body member by a user rotates the engagement member against the locking nut for rotating the locking nut to remove the locking nut from the slide action to allow removal of the slide from the slide action.

Abstract: A driver tool for small nails and brads having a tubular body within which a plunger is reciprocal. The upper end of the plunger and the body are connected by an elastomeric member so that a manual force may be applied to draw the plunger upward. Upon release, the plunger descends to impact the nail or brad within the lower end of the tubular body. The lower driver head end of the plunger is magnetized.

Abstract: A tool for removal of a pulley from a shaft includes articulated arms mounted on a hub with a thrust bolt provided to drive the hub and attached arms outwardly from a shaft on which the pulley is mounted. The arms comprise jaw members which in combination with wedge members ensure maintenance of the jaw members in mechanical contact with the pulley to thereby effect its removal from a shaft.

Abstract: A spark plug tube removal tool includes a cylindrical body member and an attached wedge member which may be driven by a bolt against the body member to alter the effective diameter of the tool upon insertion into a spark plug tube so as to wedge the tool within the tube and permit removal of the tube from an engine by turning or working the tool engine block.

Abstract: A puller (10) for removing a compression sleeve from a pipe (38) generally comprised of a cylindrical body (24) containing on one end an internal cavity (28) to receive the pipe (38) and an external double thread (30) to engage a compression nut (34) and on the opposite end a threaded through screw (14) entering the cavity (28). A disk (22) attached at one end of the screw (14) bears on the end of the pipe (38) and a torque handle (12) at the other end is used to supply increasing pressure against the end of the pipe (38). The puller (10) is threadably attached to the compression nut (34) placing the pipe (38) into the internal cavity (28) against the disk (22) while the compression sleeve (36) is contained between the compression nut (34) and the puller (10). Turning the torque handle (12) urges the compression nut (34) and the compression sleeve (36) toward the end of the pipe (38) until the compression nut (34) and compression sleeve (36) are freed from the pipe (38).

Abstract: A piston pulling apparatus constructed like a mandrel; having top and bottom ends and a cylindric periphery body defined by an array of piston bowl gripping segments having tops and bottoms and lying longitudinally between the top and bottom ends. The top end and the proximate tops of segments are held to each other with a fixed radius and circumference. The bottom end and its proximate array of bottoms are coupled to enable the radial expansion of the array from its bottoms. A threaded shaft lies axially within the body and is coupled to the bottom end to move it vertically upward axially, to displace the segment array bottoms radially, to increase the effective circumference of this apparatus near its bottom end; which, during the expansion, can be positioned to grip the inner sides of a piston bowl.

Abstract: A bearing removing device includes a locking unit, and an urging unit screwed into the locking unit. The locking unit includes a cylindrical main body, a plurality of individually arranged locking members each mounted on the main body, and a mounting body screwed on the main body for positioning the locking members. Thus, the locking unit is directly manufactured and assembled easily and conveniently, without having to perform complicated manufacturing procedures, thereby decreasing the cost of fabrication. Therefore, the bearing removing device has a simplified construction, is manufactured and assembled easily and conveniently, and has a strengthened structure.

Abstract: A tool for extracting a glow plug includes an externally threaded shaft, an internally threaded sleeve that engages the externally threaded shaft, and a fixed cavity formed in one end of the externally threaded shaft. The cavity has a side entry to permit the insertion of the glow plug into the cavity in a direction normal to the shaft, and a pair of opposing shoulders integrally formed in opposing sidewalls of the cavity to engage the glow plug. The sleeve threads down the shaft until it contacts the engine block. Rotating the sleeve exerts a pulling force on the shaft, which is transferred to the inserted glow plug by the opposing shoulders in the cavity. This pulls both the shaft and the inserted glow plug away from the engine block.

Abstract: A tool primarily designed for the quick and easy removal the gimbal bearing found in Mercruiser styled Stern Drives. The tool consists of a fixed hook with a sliding mechanism that automatically locks the bearing onto the hook, a flange that bridges the opening of the bell housing, a threaded rod that is attached to the end of the hook body and passes through the center of the flange, a thrust bearing, a long threaded nut that provides the moving force behind the tool as well as a handle for inserting the tool, and a torque arm that keeps the tool from rotating while the nut is being tightened.

Abstract: A bearing press for removing or installing bearings or bushings. The press is an assembly of plates with apertures to enable a user to apply pressure upon a propeller strut with bearing for a propeller shaft in order to remove and replace or reinsert the bearing. The press is assembled about the shaft and does not require removal of the propeller shaft from the strut or the boat to remove a bearing. A user tightens bolts on both sides of the shaft which forces the old bearing out of the strut and into half cylinders which are spacers to allow the old bearing to be removed. The new bearing may be replaced at the same time the old is removed or another smaller pair of half cylinders may be used to only remove the bearing for examination.

Abstract: A gear puller includes a barrel having an orifice formed in one end, a pair of jaws received in the barrel and each having one end extended outward through the orifice of the barrel and each having a peripheral flange for engaging into a bearing to be pulled. An actuator rod may be engaged into the jaws for moving the jaws away from each other to solidly engage with the bearing to be pulled. A shank is secured to the barrel and has a block. A hammer is slidably engaged on the shank and movable to strike onto the block for forcing the jaws to remove the bearing from the object.

Abstract: This invention is a specialized tool to insert bearing cups into wheel hubs on vehicles. Typically, conventional means to insert bearing cups would be to use a device that includes striking the bearing cup with a hammer or punch. Such an insertion could damage the wheel hub or the bearing cup. Other means exist utilizing complex, hard to use, mechanical devices. This invention is a simple, non-impact type bearing cup insertion tool utilizing a rod and specialized insertion elements. The insertion elements work along the rod to controllably force the bearing cups into the wheel hub safely without impacting the bearing cups.

Abstract: This invention is a specialized tool to extract bearing cups from wheel hubs on vehicles. Typically, conventional means to extract bearing cups would be to use a device that includes striking the device with a hammer or punch. Such an extraction could damage the wheel hub or the bearing cup. Other means exist utilizing complex, hard to use, mechanical devices. This invention is a simple, non-impact type bearing cup extraction tool utilizing a rod and specialized extraction elements. The extraction elements work along the rod to extract the bearing cups safely without impacting the bearing cups.

Abstract: An apparatus for replacement of a starter cord in a small motor starter cord assembly. A spindle is mounted within a hub with a handle at one end and a tool fitting at the other end. The hub includes at least two arms. The arms attached to the hub are of a size to fit within a pull cord apparatus that is removed from a small motor and inverted. The arms extend to secure against the side of the pull cord apparatus. At the end of the spindle opposite a handle, a variety of tools can attach to the spindle to fit within or fit over the spring-mounted reel in a starter cord apparatus. The tool is placed within the starter cord apparatus. The arms extend to secure it in place. The tool is fitted to the reel and the handle rotated to wind the reel to a fully wound position so that a new starter cord can be threaded into the reel and tied off. The tool is then released to allow the spring to unwind hence, winding a replacement cord onto the reel.

Abstract: Tooling and process for installing a split type, circular snap ring into a slotted or grooved wrist pin journal of a piston utilizing an installation sleeve member with an internal bore therethrough which is positioned against the piston so that its bore is aligned with the piston's wrist pin journal. The bore in the installation sleeve including a tapered passage to progressively radially inwardly constrict the snap ring as it moves axially through the installation sleeve. An elongated plunger assembly is moved axially to engage the snap ring and move it through the bore of the installation sleeve. The plunger assembly is sized to permit it to move through the entire extent of the tapered portion and into the piston's journal so that in turn the snap ring is moved into the wrist pin journal and finally into alignment with a retainer slot or groove into which the snap ring can radially expand outwardly into a seated position.

Abstract: Apparatus for withdrawing at least one screw from the barrel of a screw extruder in conveying direction of the screw extruder, with the screw defining a longitudinal axis and terminating in a screw cap, includes at least one gripper having a free end for attachment of a pull mechanism and a grabbing end for interaction with an undercut of the screw cap. The grabbing end is formed with a plurality of radially resilient clamping segments for formation of a hollow cylinder having an inner diameter, which substantially corresponds to an outer diameter of the screw cap, and an outer diameter which is smaller than a diameter of a bore of the barrel.

Abstract: An apparatus for radially expanding an elastic handgrip on its axis of elongation to allow easier introduction of a shaft to the elastic handgrip by an open end of the shaft. The main body of apparatus provides a two section element which includes a cradle revealed by opening the element which is shaped to receive an elastic handgrip. A ventilation probe extends from the cradle to penetrate the elastic handgrip away from its open end upon positioning of the elastic handgrip in the cradle. The second section of the main body is a cradle closure. positionable on the cradle, for substantially enclosing an elastic handgrip disposed therein except in an area immediately surrounding the open end of the elastic handgrip. A muzzle fits around a shaft and is positionable over the cradle and cradle closure for stretching the handgrip adjacent the open end of the hand grip over a shaft.

Abstract: A tool is provided for operating on golf clubs to separate the clubhead from the shaft. A cylindrical housing is provided open at both ends. A coil spring is deployed within the housing. A piston sleeve also is deployed within the housing and against the spring. The golf club shaft is received through the piston sleeve and coil spring and secured as by a vise. When the golf club is heated in the area of the hosel, the coil spring is released, causing the piston sleeve to push against the clubhead, separating the same from the shaft.

Abstract: A device for removing formlockingly anchored dowels including an anchor rod and an expansion sleeve (31) displaceable along the anchor rod, the device including a sleeve-shaped support member (2) having, at one of its ends, a support shoulder, an indexing projection (4) extending beyond the support shoulder (3) and provided with a load application element (5) movable in a tensile operational engagement with the load application element (32) of the dowel sleeve (31); and a through-bore provided with an inner thread for receiving a shaft (7) having an outer thread (8) cooperating with the inner thread of the through-bore (6) to provide for a relative axial displacement of the shaft (7) with respect tot he support member upon rotation of the shaft (7), the shaft (7) having identical coupling elements (11) provided at its opposite longitudinal ends, and an adaptor (12) including an elongate section (13) having at its free end connection element (14) corresponding to the coupling element (11) of the shaft (7) and

Abstract: A piston pulling apparatus constructed like a mandrel; having top and bottom ends and a cylindric periphery body defined by an array of piston bowl gripping segments having tops and bottoms and lying longitudinally between the top and bottom ends. The top end and the proximate tops of segments are held to each other with a fixed radius and circumference. The bottom end and its proximate array of bottoms are coupled to enable the radial expansion of the array from its bottoms. A threaded shaft lies axially within the body and is coupled to the bottom end to move it vertically upward axially, to displace the segment array bottoms radially, to increase the effective circumference of this apparatus near its bottom end; which, during the expansion, can be positioned to grip the inner sides of a piston bowl.

Abstract: A universal bearing puller and installer for removing and installing bearings. The inventive device includes an extractor tool. The extractor tool is comprised of a cylindrical housing. The cylindrical housing is split longitudinally into a pair of sections. The tabs of the pair of sections have corresponding coupling means to facilitate securement of the sections together thereby forming the cylindrical housing. An open upper end of the cylindrical housing has a plate disposed therein. The plate has a threaded aperture disposed centrally therethrough. The threaded aperture receives a screw therein. A first adapter is dimensioned for being received within an open lower end of the cylindrical housing. The first adapter is adapted for tapered roller bearings. A second adapter is dimensioned for being received within an open lower end of the cylindrical housing. The second adapter is adapted for ball bearings.