Name that tool!

OneSickPsycho · 01-03-2010, 07:57 PM

My old man gave me his toolbox and the majority of his tools, some of which I have NO idea what they are. As I sort through this stuff, I am going to probably need more help identifying some things. Check out the pic and let me know, I think I have a clue on some things, others I'm completely oblivious.

OneSickPsycho · 01-03-2010, 07:58 PM

Shit... forgot to label the dial test indicator at the bottom right corner. That's what the contents list said in the box, but I have no clue what the fuck it's supposed to do.

BobTheBiker · 01-03-2010, 08:12 PM

a lot of these are automotive tools.
I is a seal puller,
the two marked H I believe are for flaring pipe, but I'm not 100% sure, I've got a few of them too though.
A is a tool to break nuts that are rusted stuck.
C is a valve lifter removal tool
F is some sort of jaw puller I've never seen before, but it resembles my 2 jaw gear puller, butbuilt better.
J is a valve adjustment tool I believe for cars.
L is a bolt threading tool to clean up damaged threads.
that dial indicator is for measuring runout on rotating items such as crankshafts, camshafts or anything hat has a round bearing journal and needs to be precisely accurate.
G is a piston ring groove cleaning tool
M is either a finger ratchet, or torque multiplier.

I need a better picture of B, D E, both labeled J K and the one to the rigt of it with blue handles, and A to be 100% certain on my determinations.

BobTheBiker · 01-03-2010, 08:14 PM

its obvious to me your old man worked on cars, and probably did some pretty in depth stuff, meaning he's likely got a bunch more foreign tools that you've not seen before.

dont be surprised if he gives you a bunch more old and unusual stuff. I or my good friend both have most of this kind of stuff, ALL of it between the two of us.

Captain Morgan · 01-03-2010, 08:23 PM

Agree with Bob, but I also think H can be used in combination with L to flare pipes such as fuel lines, brake lines, etc.

derf · 01-03-2010, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Morgan

Agree with Bob, but I also think H can be used in combination with L to flare pipes such as fuel lines, brake lines, etc.

H looks too big for that, I was thinking it was a pulley tool. L is used for brake line in conjunction with a brake line flare tool (which is a much smaller version of H).

I also have one of K and have no clue what it is. i always thought that it was a specialty tool to spread something, but never figured it out

OneSickPsycho · 01-03-2010, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobTheBiker

its obvious to me your old man worked on cars, and probably did some pretty in depth stuff, meaning he's likely got a bunch more foreign tools that you've not seen before.

dont be surprised if he gives you a bunch more old and unusual stuff. I or my good friend both have most of this kind of stuff, ALL of it between the two of us.

Yeah, my dad was a mechanic for roughly 40 years. Everything from forklifts to buses.

Thanks for the help guys. Anybody want any of this stuff? I don't think I'm every going to be in a position to do THAT much wrenching and my dad told me just to sell or toss anything I wouldn't use. However, the 1 1/4" - 1 3/4" combination wrenches are just too damn cool to get rid of.

BobTheBiker · 01-03-2010, 08:49 PM

come to think of it, I have one of K too. its something if I remember right, thats used for springs. at least it looks like tht anyhow.

Avatard · 01-03-2010, 08:56 PM

I is an axle seal puller.

K and L are expansion pliers.

H are brake line/pipe/fuel line flaring tools.

J (left) looks like a tap wrench. J (right, the other "J") looks like the magnetic base for a cam degree wheel.

G is a piston ring land cleaner.

L on the right (the other "L") if the inside of the holes are threaded, is a thread repair tool, if not, it is probably for line flaring as well (for use in conjunction with "H").

defector · 01-03-2010, 09:08 PM

Since E hasn't been taken, I will. it is a brake spring removal tool for drum brakes. (Where they connect at the top of the shoes).

Also as previously stated, H and J are used together for flaring lines -brakes and on some vehicles the hardlines from the trans to the cooler (on the side of the radiator on automatics, not used on manuals).

01-03-2010, 07:57 PM	#1
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	Name that tool! My old man gave me his toolbox and the majority of his tools, some of which I have NO idea what they are. As I sort through this stuff, I am going to probably need more help identifying some things. Check out the pic and let me know, I think I have a clue on some things, others I'm completely oblivious.

01-03-2010, 08:56 PM	#9
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	I is an axle seal puller. K and L are expansion pliers. H are brake line/pipe/fuel line flaring tools. J (left) looks like a tap wrench. J (right, the other "J") looks like the magnetic base for a cam degree wheel. G is a piston ring land cleaner. L on the right (the other "L") if the inside of the holes are threaded, is a thread repair tool, if not, it is probably for line flaring as well (for use in conjunction with "H"). __________________ Insert free thought here. Last edited by Avatard; 01-03-2010 at 09:02 PM..

01-03-2010, 09:08 PM	#10
defector My balls, your chin Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The desert of Az Moto: 929, SV650, YZ250 Posts: 1,917	Since E hasn't been taken, I will. it is a brake spring removal tool for drum brakes. (Where they connect at the top of the shoes). Also as previously stated, H and J are used together for flaring lines -brakes and on some vehicles the hardlines from the trans to the cooler (on the side of the radiator on automatics, not used on manuals). __________________ Reading this signature may give you special powers, including the ability to run through walls. You should try it immediately. Last edited by defector; 01-03-2010 at 09:11 PM..

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01-03-2010, 07:58 PM	#2
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	Shit... forgot to label the dial test indicator at the bottom right corner. That's what the contents list said in the box, but I have no clue what the fuck it's supposed to do.

01-03-2010, 08:12 PM	#3
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	a lot of these are automotive tools. I is a seal puller, the two marked H I believe are for flaring pipe, but I'm not 100% sure, I've got a few of them too though. A is a tool to break nuts that are rusted stuck. C is a valve lifter removal tool F is some sort of jaw puller I've never seen before, but it resembles my 2 jaw gear puller, butbuilt better. J is a valve adjustment tool I believe for cars. L is a bolt threading tool to clean up damaged threads. that dial indicator is for measuring runout on rotating items such as crankshafts, camshafts or anything hat has a round bearing journal and needs to be precisely accurate. G is a piston ring groove cleaning tool M is either a finger ratchet, or torque multiplier. I need a better picture of B, D E, both labeled J K and the one to the rigt of it with blue handles, and A to be 100% certain on my determinations.

01-03-2010, 08:14 PM	#4
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	its obvious to me your old man worked on cars, and probably did some pretty in depth stuff, meaning he's likely got a bunch more foreign tools that you've not seen before. dont be surprised if he gives you a bunch more old and unusual stuff. I or my good friend both have most of this kind of stuff, ALL of it between the two of us.

01-03-2010, 08:23 PM	#5
Captain Morgan Let's do another U-turn Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Moto: 2009 V-Strom Posts: 3,816	Agree with Bob, but I also think H can be used in combination with L to flare pipes such as fuel lines, brake lines, etc.

01-03-2010, 08:49 PM	#8
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	come to think of it, I have one of K too. its something if I remember right, thats used for springs. at least it looks like tht anyhow.